Tech Talk
Are No-Charge Phones In Our Future?
New solar battery technology from University of California engineers could light the way for smartphones.
Being without a smartphone charge can cause even the coolest of cool a minor anxiety attack. Not to worry, technology-loving readers, thanks to engineers at UC Irvine’s Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, you might never have to rely on an outlet for your smartphone again. Researchers developed LCD (liquid crystal display) screens with photovoltaic polarizers, which convert direct sunlight, ambient light, and even the screen’s own backlight into electricity. This is surely a comforting thought to owners of smartphones which drain charges in a few hours. It’s been an exciting season for green technology, with Samsung’s recent reveal of a low-cost netbook with a built-in solar panel, and WiFi power harvester Airnergy by …
Dan Telvock
11:53 am on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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