Hands-on: World Without Bottles Jet SodaStream, a second chance
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: July 13, 2011Filed under: Hands On
Early last week we gave you what out top ten most useless products were, and one of those on our list was the SodaStream. Having been contacted by their PR Company we now feel compelled to take another look at…
Global Cooling: Facts and Sunspot number via apps
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: June 16, 2011Filed under: Apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod Apps
Climate change and the factors behind it are more involved than some people would believe, simply pointing to different environmental problems and saying they affect climate change will not cut it. In the news this week are concerns over “Global…
Best Energy Tax Credits 2011 With Honeywell Wind Turbine
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: May 18, 2011Filed under: Alternative News
Knowing what piece of technology will offer you the best Energy Tax Credits in 2011 is not that hard really; those who choose the Honeywell Wind Turbine is fast becoming as popular as solar panels. This energy saving device is…
Google Earth New Recycling Models: Huge Potential
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: May 16, 2011Filed under: Computers, Software
Over the years Google Earth has seen a number of real-time data feeds implemented into the service. However, we can safely say that there has never been one with recycling models. There is such a huge potential, one that could…
WWF Earth Hour 2011: Virtually Switch Off Lights
By: Jamie Pert | Posted: March 26, 2011Filed under: Social Media
Earlier today we reminded you that today (Saturday, March 26) WWF Earth Hour 2011 takes place, for those of you who have never heard of Earth Hour it is an event which takes place at 8.30PM annually where people turn…
St. Patrick’s Day: Make 2011 The New Green
By: Tina Chubb | Posted: March 14, 2011Filed under: Gadgets
Although wearing something green on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) is an age-old concept, it could well be classed as an outdated one. Rather than scouring your wardrobe for something green to wear, you could always go and get yourself…
Gas Prices 7 Days Increase: Practical EVs Needed Now
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 2, 2011Filed under: Autos
The news that gas prices have increased 7 days in a row is not great for the consumer, although oil companies and governments are now rubbing their hands together. The higher the price the more taxes we have to pay,…
DIY Electric Car: Conversion Advantages
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: January 27, 2011Filed under: Autos
While watching an episode of TOP Gear (The UK version) they were talking about the rising cost of fuel and how it will keep going up in price.
Most Popular Economy Cars For 2011
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: January 3, 2011Filed under: Autos
If you thought that 2010 was a tough year for drivers, then you had better brace yourself for 2011. The reason I say this is because we have seen a steady increase in the price of fuel, as well as…
Extreme Weather Conditions – Updates Via Apps
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: December 14, 2010Filed under: Apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod Apps
The United States has been experiencing some extreme weather conditions over the past few weeks, much the same as the UK. Being able to keep up-to-date with the latest weather reports used to be hard while out and about, but…
Is Wi-Fi Killing Trees? Scientists Express Skepticism
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: November 24, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
We have known for a while – or been told – that phone masts are not good for our health; but I found it very surprising that Wi-Fi could be killing trees. I know this sounds far-fetched, but it seems…
2011 Electric Cars And Future Hybrid Concepts
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: November 10, 2010Filed under: Autos
We recently discussed what the top 2011 electric cars will be, such as the Nissan Leaf, the Coda, Ford Focus eV and many more. However, we have to remember that this technology is still evolving, and so the future EV…
Google Invests In Wind Power: What Next?
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: October 13, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
With the recent news that Google is to invest in wind power, we cannot help but notice how the company that first started off as a search engine is now moving into hardware. It is no secret that Google aims…
Human Powered Monorail: Future Transportation Already Here
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: October 8, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
Back in September I reported that Google had chosen its 5 Project 10 to the 100 winners, one of those was Shweeb. The New Zealand company was awarded $1 million to further its “Human Powered Monorail”, which looks set to…
60-mile, 9-day Traffic Jam: Reason for cleaner energy
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 24, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
Almost all drivers have experienced being caught up in a traffic jam at one time or another, the worst I have been in lasted for two hours. Just imagine what it would be like stuck in a 60-mile, 9-day traffic…
