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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHowever unintentional, this is shaping up to be ‘Green Week’ on Bitness. Google.org just released a list of partners (typically power companies) from all over the world, who will install ‘smart meters’ that interface with and provide data to Google’s PowerMeter gadget. The PowerMeter Gadget can tell you how much it costs to make toast, […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver the years bitness.com has run a series of articles on gadget recycling and greener gadgets. Since many of you likely received new and improved heart rate monitors, phones and other gadgets this holiday season, you might be faced with the dilemma of what to do with older electronics you no longer need? The US […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhile Wonder Woman’s Amazonium bracelets were useful for deflecting bullets, they won’t charge an iPhone or a Nintendo DS. It’s because of this simple fact that we recommend the Orca PowerStrap in lieu of the bullet blocking power coveted by the Amazon women of Paradise Island. The Orca PowerStrap is a battery pack disguised as […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a triathlete, you kind of have to get used to early mornings. Most races will start pretty early, and you’ll probably find you have to get up at ridiculously early times to get to the races on time (but, like, how do you get a decent night’s sleep when you have to get up at 2am […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor almost a quarter century, Kinetic watches have kept themselves wound by converting movement into energy. As of 2007, over eight million Kinetic watches have been sold and the notion of harvesting energy from movement is becoming even more popular today with a new generation of what are called Nanogenerator devices. Nanogenerators have the ability […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesMotorists and cyclists are supposed to share the road and obey the same laws. All too often however, we see cyclists riding against a one way, blowing through red lights or failing to signal. Meanwhile motorists tailgate cyclists, open car doors without looking and crowd cyclists to the curb with seemingly little regard for their […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere is no denying our infatuation with gadgets is taking it’s toll on the environment. By following the three R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) that have become synonymous with ‘green’ living, this article helps inform gadget enthusiasts what we can do to tread lightly. Reduce: energy consumption While some gadgets can have a positive impact to […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesTriathlon Credit Crunch Series: Swimming | Cycling | Running Running is a pretty inexpensive discipline anyway, once you get past the shoes. My advice: don’t skimp on the shoes. Find a good running shop that looks at your running stride (maybe even videos you for a few minutes) and makes recommendations based on what they […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGarmin has released new beta versions of its POI loader and Unit Software Updater, enabling Garmin GPS (Global Positioning System) users to download and install software updates using a Mac and a USB connection. The POI (Point Of Interest) Loader for Mac 2.0.0.1 Beta allows users to load custom points of interest into a GPS […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesI remember visiting my cousin Warren Zevon backstage at concerts, usually in the green room with the names of other artists scrawled on the walls and ceiling. His manager would prevent fans from disturbing us while we enjoyed this family time. With most of our family living on the East coast, Warren’s concert schedule in […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou probably noticed I haven’t posted in a few days. Despite my efforts to avoid germs, I’ve had the worst cold known to mankind. Actually I’ve had the cold for probably a month, but it started making it crescendo this week. More recently, this cold has taken a toll on my brain, I can barely […]