Wood is the go-to material when you design speaker enclosures, and these new ones from Neue Werkstatt (German for “new factory”) really let the natural look of wood shine through.
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Goal Zero Yeti 150 Solar Generator Kit: Power for World War Z
When you’re out in the woods, there’s no assurance when you’ll be able to juice up your gadgets, unless you go back to your car. That being said, it’s always good to have some power alternatives. This solar generator is reasonably portable, and could be ideal in case of emergencies, i.e. getting lost in the woods, camping, or surviving the zombie apocalypse.
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Eco-Amp: The Papercraft Passive Amplifier
Passive smartphone amplifiers have continued to gain popularity over the years, and I have to say that I’m somewhat intrigued by this amp that’s completely made out of paper.
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Booq Viper MacBook Air Sleeve: As Natural As They Come
There’s always a place for a good-looking laptop sleeve, and the Booq Viper for MacBook Air definitely looks like a nice one. It comes with a some cool features to make it effective to use everyday, and will protect your ultra-thin laptop wherever you stash it.
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Mujjo iPad Sleeve: Sustainable Materials, Smart Design
I definitely like the iPad sleeves and bags from Hard Graft, and these ones from Mujjo have a similarly pleasing aesthetic. This sleeve is part of Mujjo’s Originals collection, in which you’ll find good looking sleeves for iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks.
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RockAppleWood Sustainable iOS Device Dock Certainly Won’t Catch Fire
There are plenty of cool docks for your iOS devices, but I have to say that this one from RockAppleWood is certainly unique. This dock is even sustainable, and it looks very interesting, since it can dock not just one device, but an iPad and your iPhone/iPod at the same time. The wooden design offers a stark contrast to your favorite Apple gear.
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Grove SkateBacks: For iPhone Skatepunks
The last time we mentioned Grove, they had made a pretty cool iPhone case made from skateboard scraps. However, they were available as a limited edition, so there weren’t probably enough for everyone who wanted one, and they also cost more than $200. This time around, Grove has made these clever add-ons that customize the back of your iPhone, and made them accessible to all who want one.
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Graphite Foam Could Harness Energy from Temperature Gradient in Oceans
Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) think that they could use graphite foam to harness energy from the temperature gradient in tropical waters, where the difference between surface and bottom varies as much as 70 to 80 degrees.
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Silva Bamboo MacBook Pro Case: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Laptop
Bamboo has become a nice, sustainable alternative to modern-day plastics. These days you can even find it on some computer accessories like laptop and cell phone cases, keyboards and mice. Silva’s Bamboo MacBook Case is a nice option if you’re looking for a case for your MacBook Pro. The entire case is crafted out of a solid sheet of bamboo.
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Weltunit Cardboard Gadget Stand: Just Don’t Get it Wet
We should all be concerned about the sustainability of the products that we buy. To do their part, Berlin’s Weltunit have started making device stands made out of cardboard, which have been laser-cut for precision.
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