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There’s lots to love about solar energy.  First and foremost, it’s better for the environment, but it’s also useful for those who live in more rural areas and need a backup source of power in case of emergency or those who simply like to live life off grid, such as campers, outdoor lovers, tailgaters, roadtrippers, van dwellers and many more.  On the heels of CES, sustainable power provider Bluetti launched a new way to store energy and a series of other exciting products, including its most powerful and most compact power banks to date. Its groundbreaking release: a sodium-ion solar battery in the form of the world’s first sodium-ion solar generator-NA300 and its compatible battery pack - B480 with a powerful 3000w capacity. Bluetti cited the NA300 as the fastest charging solar generator since it can be recharged from 0% to 80% in 30 minutes (at room temperature) by 6,000W swift AC + PV dual charging.   Bluetti NA300 (Image credit: Bluetti) It can also with...

In-person attendance at CES 2022 may not have bounced back following last year’s digital-only event, but the in-robot presence was as impressive as ever. While tech buzzwords like Metaverse and NFTs threatened to claim the spotlight, once again CES’ robots stole the show with gadgets ranging from human-like avatars to adorable nibbling critters. Here are the robots you need to know about from this year's expo, starting off with one of the creepier designs we saw: Ameca. Ameca  Ameca is what sci-fi movies have taught us robots should look like - a robot-human hybrid that doesn’t look quite like either.  By coupling human-like facial expressions with a plastic skull and gray skin, Ameca’s designers sought to create a life-like robot that's not as scary as the realistic-looking Mesmer robots the team also produces. But if you're still a bit weirded out by the robot’s appearance you don’t need to worry - at least for now. Ameca’s creators - Engineered Arts - see it...

The CES 2022 expo is here, and so has this year's iteration of the Future Tech Awards – a celebration of the best technology, manufacturers, and innovators in the consumer tech space. There are 50 winners, from the worlds of streaming and computing to electric cars, and commemorating top-level CEOs as well as all sorts of engineers, marketing officers, and executives making waves across the industry. This time around, talent from across the likes of Disney (CEO Bob Chapek), the global games platform Roblox (CEO David Bazucki), and streaming giant Netflix (Chief Marketing Executive Bozoma Saint John). Apple's Director of Health Divya Nag has been acknowledged for her work on health tech in devices like the Apple Watch , while AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su and Google VP of Search Elizabeth Reid both got a look in too. Other awardees include Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen , Twitter's Global Director of Culture and Community (God-is Rivera), Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, and a...

It’s the same old story every January – the new year ushers in a time loathed by both kids and parents alike, thanks to a new academic year rearing its intimidating head. Kids are reminded to put away their Christmas presents so they can get ready to hit the books, while parents stress out trying to find the best back-to-school supplies to give their child an edge over the competition, whether they're heading back to school or being home-schooled. While some back-to-school supplies haven’t changed – like the reliance on heavy textbooks and the need for stationery – constantly evolving technology has changed the way our kids are taught at school and, more increasingly common in the time of Covid-19, at home as well. Laptops and tablets are becoming bare essentials in a backpack these days, and not just for uni students, while smartphones help keep tabs on your child’s whereabouts. Even wearables for kids are becoming popular these days, and we’re not just talking about fitness tr...

It’s the same old story every January – the new year ushers in a time loathed by both kids and parents alike, thanks to a new academic year rearing its intimidating head. Kids are reminded to put away their Christmas presents so they can get ready to hit the books, while parents stress out trying to find the best back-to-school supplies to give their child an edge over the competition. The uncertainty behind schools reopening on time in 2022 is exacerbating the stress too. No matter when schools reopen, or whether your kids need to be taught from home again for a while, we've put together a list of items that will help keep students ahead of the pack in the coming academic year. Related back-to-school articles Best laptops for students in Australia Best back-to-school t e ch deals for the cheapest gear Chromebooks vs laptops While some back-to-school supplies haven’t changed – like the reliance on heavy textbooks and the need for stationery – constantly evolving technol...