New USB 3.0 will allow much faster charging times for mobile devices

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New Micro-USB 3.0 ports in upcoming smartphones and tablets will allow for much faster charging time.  Most smartphones today use micro-USB ports with a cable connecting the port to a computer or power outlet. According to InfoWorld, the new micro-USB 3.0 cable can carry more power over a cable than its predecessor (USB 2.0) which…

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New flashlight and USB charger that runs on saltwater

When a disastrous earthquake hit Japan last year, one of the biggest problems citizens experienced was a shortage of electrical power.  Electric grids were knocked offline and batteries, used continuously during their ordeal, quickly ran in short supply.  The Japanese subsequently sought a way to generate power using renewable resources.  The result?  An electric LED…

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