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December 20, 2008
This is a ChargeCarte by SmarteCarte in the Cincinnati airport that lets travelers pay to top of the batteries on their mobile devices and laptops: This is the power outlet that's no longer available to business travelers because SmarteCarte controls...
July 3, 2008
Imagine you only had access to one power outlet (and no splitter). How would you make the most of your situation? For example, assume you have access to the one outlet here: What do I have plugged in? My computer,...
May 13, 2008
I've been disgusted with just how bad airports, in 2008, are at accommodating the needs of business travelers. As I understand the world of travel, business travelers are the ones who pay a lot for their tickets. I also get...
February 13, 2008
Apparently, I've complained about restaurants not having adequate power outlets for long enough for people to take notice. I'm now receiving photos from people who've found restaurants that actually do have accessible power, like the one above taken at...
January 7, 2008
This is a nice addition for the family truckster. One car outlet can now be split to two AND two USB outlets get thrown into the mix as well. This is a nice touch for topping off iPods and...
January 5, 2008
Here's a shot of the 6 outlet surge suppressor I brought to CES so I'd have enough easily accessible outlets in my hotel room. Notice any problems here? I have a surge suppressor traffic jam. Enter Kreative Power's solution to...
Dear convention and visitors bureaus around the world. Take a look at what's happening at the Las Vegas airport. Not only do they offer free WiFi to travelers, they now have free ReCharge Zones where you can top off your...
November 26, 2007
Robert Cringely penned an article on PBS a few weeks back about a company that has a creative way to improve the efficiency of wind generated power. Rather than using windmills, which rarely run at full capacity due to inconsistent...
October 30, 2007
I had a meeting yesterday afternoon at a newly opened Caribou Coffee in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In fact, I believe it was their first day. After ordering my drink, I went through my normal routine of surveying the tables to find...
September 30, 2007
The Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport was shut down for a bit this afternoon due to a flash flood. No planes were taking off or landing, so passengers waiting in the terminal decided it was time to hunker down...
September 14, 2007
I planned a meeting at a restaurant in Minneapolis called Buster's on 28th the other day based on the fact that they have WiFi. However, I forgot to take power into consideration. After scoping the place out, I couldn't find...
February 19, 2007
"At this airport they even charge you for electricity!" -Traveler talking on her cell phone while boarding a plane departing Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport today. Thanks to the Technology Evangelist reader, Carly, who SMS'd in this message related...
December 17, 2005
A group of Norwegian and Dutch scientists use the power of exploding hot dogs to make a reliable energy source.
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