Earth Day review: HYmini wind and solar powered charger

Since this week we celebrate Earth Day (April 22) I thought it appropriate to review the wind and solar powered charger called the HYmini. This is the era of the iPod, cell phone, and digital camera. Everyone has them and the few that don't will soon. Many of these devices have built-in batteries that are not user replaceable so what do you do if you're on a long hiking trip or biking across the state and the closest power source is beyond the horizon?

Game Agent from Aspyr

Go get me game talent for my Mac!

As a Mac OS veteran, I remember back to the old days. Older than that even. I bet you don't remember educational games like Sticky Bear Bop. You do? Okay, well the Mac has come a long way since those IIe games, but there are still many PC-only games out there. If you want to find out what will run on your Mac, or on another Mac model or OS that you might not have, check out the free game utility from Aspyr.

Lost Odyssey For XBox 360

Final Fantasy fans will want this one

If you've ever played any of the Finaly Fantasy series and enjoyed it, you might want to check out the new epic saga from creator Hironobu Sakaguchi: Lost Odyssey. The game is an RPG created by Mistwalker specifically for the Xbox 360.

Robots on the march

 

(EDN) _ The line between toys, games, and "real-world" applications is blurring. Technologies that originally found use in serious real-world applications continue to find their way into the much-larger-volume electronic-toy, gadget, and computer-based-game markets. Meanwhile, increasing opportunities exist for the flow of new engineering innovations from these entertainment d.....

Meade`s handheld MySky stargazing companion offers educational fun

 

Exploring the mysteries of the universe from the comfort of a lawn chair just got easier, thanks to a handheld sidekick from Meade Instrument Corporation.