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Sanyo expands eneloop offering for Singapore

Juniper Foo | May 14, 2009

The eneloop Solar Light conveniently doubles as a USB charger. Still, it's good for an emergency top-up when you're far from a PC or AC mains. This is expected to retail for S$255 (US$181.69) at Best Denki, Dufry, Sprintcass, Selffix, Challenger and Homefix. (Credit: Sanyo)

The eneloop Solar Light sports a beam light, panel light which can be configured for a nine, five and single LED light, and an SOS pulse light feature. Charge time: 15-30 daylight hours via solar charger or 3.5 hours through the AC adapter. (Credit: Sanyo)

Here's one less reason to gripe about Japan keeping all the good stuff to itself. Sanyo, the company behind the eco-friendly eneloop rechargeables, is about to spread its green vision further this side of Asia. Singapore will be the first country outside Japan to get an expanded lineup of eneloop offerings come end July, though the company wasn't able to unveil a time frame for the rest of Asia.

The four new products, to launch in July, comprise the D- and C-sized rechargeable batteries, the Universal Charger and the Solar Light.
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Cordarounds keep bikers in bright sight on light nights

Justin Yu | May 14, 2009

The cuffs on the Bike to Work Pants fold up to increase reflectivity. (Credit: Cordarounds)

Cycling commuters are forced to deal with a million obstacles on the ride to and from work. In urban areas, cars remain our biggest foe, largely because people don't make the effort to look out for our blinking lights. Plenty of companies offer cycling-specific clothing, but they're terribly unflattering in all the wrong places.

But check this out: Cordarounds has developed these Bike to Work Pants. The inside of the pockets and pant cuffs are actually made from a material that reflects lights, thus increasing a cyclist's visibility and safety.
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Sprout umbrella grows on you

Damian Koh | May 13, 2009

(Credit: Matthew Swinton)

One of the things I don't like about brollies is that by and large, their design hasn't changed much, save for the occasional gimmick. However, designer Matthew Swinton's brolly idea may just grow on you, literally. The canopy of the Sprout umbrella (looks more like a bulb thermometer to me) is hidden within the shaft. When you slide the knob up, the bendable plastic arms of the canopy extend outward resembling a growing bean sprout. The picture shows a full-size brolly, but we assume this concept can also be applied for portable tote bag-friendly versions. There's also no need to worry about finding a plastic bag to contain the umbrella when it's wet. Great, isn't it? One more shot after the break.
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Google Sky Map illuminates Android

Jessica Dolcourt | May 13, 2009

The prototype. (Credit: Google)

It may not be Google Earth, but Google's latest application for its Android operating system is headed in the direction of at least one Earth's layers--up.

Google Sky Map uses your exact whereabouts, including the direction you're facing and the tilt of your handset, to show you the stars and planets all around. Because the Android phone is an extremely portable device, unlike your desktop or even laptop, Sky Map can heavily lean on the phone's built-in GPS and its accelerometer. This allows you to point the phone like a remote to see the sky above. Yet Sky Map isn't bound by such paltry limitations as "up" and "down." With Sky Map activated and the G1 (also known as the HTC Dream in Asia) calmly resting by my elbow, I can turn my head to gaze at Australis and the South Pole.
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Have pillow fights with Panasonic's Fukitorimushi cleaning bot

Juniper Foo | May 11, 2009

Not a home appliance you want to trip over in the night, with its glowing feelers. (Credit: Panasonic)

Can anyone explain why Panasonic's Fukitorimushi cleaning bot resembles a hunchbacked pillow that looks like it needs cleaning time itself? Fukitorimushi, literally meaning "wipe-up bug" and unveiled at the recent Tokyo Fiber Senseware expo in Milan, is rather aptly named. In a nod to the walking gel, its locomotion comprises flexing and stretching its body like an inchworm. Just imagine a couple of these covered ~~slugs~~ bots flexing across the rooms when a neighbor happens to drop by.
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