You may have seen the sensational stories on the Internet the past 24 hours that it’s finally been confirmed: Cell Phones KILL Bees!
The only problem is… it’s NOT confirmed.
That’s not what the study says. It’s not even what the original article says. How did this meme spread EVERYWHERE in just 24 hours?
A French company, Wysips, has developed a way to charge your cell phone, e-book, tablet, or similar device without having to plug it in to anything. Not only that, but it would only add about $1 to the cost of a smart phone.
Next year, GM will introduce wireless charging cords in the Chevy Volt electric-gasoline vehicle along with other GM models. The new equipment, courtesy of wireless expert Powermat, will be capable of charging cell phones and other small devices, which means that the owners of these cars can eliminate at least … [continued]
[social_buttons] Despite not having a lot of other modern conveniences or even necessities, the developing world does have its share of cell phones. However, electricity is not always so easy to find. Google.org, Google.com’s philanthropic sister, has decided to help International Medical Corps (IMC) workers in such countries by donating … [continued]
[social_buttons] A recent study by ABI Research has shown that about 1% of global wireless phone subscribers recycle their cell phones but that 98% would recycle their cell phones with the right incentives. In order to help move us from 1% towards that 98% potential, two former chief executives of … [continued]
Yeah, that’s what I said — What?! Apparently, Bell Labs has launched a global effort to overhaul the internet and other communication networks to make them 1,000 times greener by the year 2015! Bell Labs is the research arm of telecom giant Alcatel-Lucent. In this effort they are coordinating … [continued]
Have you ever considered what becomes of old cellphones when their owners decide it’s time for a new device? Many sit in junk drawers across America, when they could be giving back to the environment by using it to make new products or generate energy. This is why for 5 … [continued]
Think about how often your cell phone is plugged into a jack. What if there was a way to eliminate all that power use? There may be, according to Tahir Cagin, a professor at Texas A&M University. Cagin and his colleagues have discovered a way to power cell phones using … [continued]
A couple weeks ago Apple filed a patent to explore the use of solar power in their next generation of mobile devices. With battery life being a long running issue for Apple’s laptops and mobile phones, solar power could help extend use time without having to plug in. The patent … [continued]
Having spent a lot of time in the wireless industry and being hopelessly addicted to my Blackberry and my Helio Ocean, I wanted to take a look at how manufacturers and carriers stand up when it comes to enviro-friendly action. Nokia: Remaking Mobile Nokia is one of my favorite handset … [continued]
