This sounds rather,

ahem, fashion-trend-setting:

…As the need for sustainable forms of energy becomes more urgent, tech companies are working harder to devise creative ways to incorporate efficient methods of consumption into their gadgets. One recent concept is the solar-powered backpack, which powers your portable electronics and also lets you lug them around.

The key to the success of the product is that it serves a function, while advertising the wearer’s love for the environment. The solar panels on the backpack are prominently displayed, though at least somewhat subtle.

Solar power was a popular theme in the International room at this year’s CES–and concepts of subtlety fluctuate a good deal from culture to culture. Take, for example, these gadget-charging devices from Chinese company Blueline. Its products don’t seem to have much (if any) representation in the States, and until some fashion-plate celebrity deems it cool to risk his or her reputation and neck muscles with the baseball cap at left, it will likely stay like that for now…..MORE…

Wearable fashions, of course, are nothing new - you can see over at Dexigner:

….Last year, GapKids started selling something called the Hoodio: a $68 machine-washable hooded fleece jacket with an FM-radio control panel sewn onto one sleeve and removable speakers tucked inside the hood.

Clothiers have been trying for years to find a sexy combination of gear and garments but have failed to find mainstream success.

Three years ago, Levi Strauss & Co. ran a big advertising campaign for its Dockers Mobile Pant, khakis lined with bulge-resistant pockets for hiding portable electronics. Today, the Mobile Pant has disappeared from Dockers’ lineup…..

Wearable fashions - it needs star power, it does.

Want a blog about this concept? Check out Talk2MyShirt - fascinating information.

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

ps - even if not popular, you can still get them here!

Coleman 5-Gallon Camping Shower Outdoor Backpack Solar!

SOLAR POWERED BACKPACK CHARGES CELL– Blue NEW

SOLAR POWERED BACKPACK CHARGES CELL– Green NEW

NEW Av Lab Solar Backpack Charger

ES100 Solar Backpack - Black

SOLAR POWERED BACKPACK CHARGES CELL-BLACK NEW

ECLIPSE REACTOR SOLAR BACKPACK - Module Creates 2.5W

Morning,

You’ve heard about hacking software and hacking sites…but have you heard about hacking IKEA?

Just came across this superb blog:

IKEA Hacker

It describes clever and unique ways to use your IKEA furniture, like:

• What’s an ikea baby changing table gotta do with the blue man group?
• A leksvik works great as a window seat
• A Desk Hack

That’s not all, of course - you can also read from GeekDad:

… What do you get when you take the finest in inexpensive Swedish furniture, some lumber, hardware, paint, and a little Geekdad (and Geekfamily) imagination? A fun, efficient space for brothers living in the same room together….

…When we got to their room, the mission was clear: do something on a limited budget that would be unique, space-saving, and fun. If we were to buy new beds for them, most of the budget would be gone right away, so we decided to do our best to recycle what we had…MORE….

Gotta love those creative ideas.

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

ps - some hackable IKEA goodies are:

IKEA Gustav Desk

New IKEA SAXAN 26" Round Bath Mat Rug Bathroom RED

New Set of 9 IKEA MALMA Black-Brown Wood Frame Mirrors

Loft bed-Ikea

Ikea Boys Twin Comforter

SET OF 12 IKEA GLASS PICTURE FRAMES, 5X7 PARTY FAVORS

7 Black IKEA Food Display Trays