Nissan’s Re-Leaf prototype is a mobile power supply for disaster response

When a natural disaster strikes, one of the biggest challenges is getting power to the disaster site. Nissan may have a way to change that. The company has developed an all-electric emergency response vehicle concept. Dubbed the Re-Leaf, the prototyp...

The Mother Of All Portable Batteries Can Charge Your iPhone 7 Over 61 Times

If you’re going to buy a relatively bulky power supply, why not go for one with a capacity so huge it could charge your iPhone 7 over 61 times? That’s exactly what the River Mobile Power station is capable of, thanks to its massive 116,000 mAh capacity. Not only does it have a huge capacity, it can also output up to 500W from a array of ports, allowing you to power up to 11 devices simultaneously. What ports does it carry?

(2) USB Quickcharge 2.0, (2) USB, (2) USB Type C, (2) AC Outlets, (2) DC Outlets, and (1) 12V Car Port

The thing can power a refrigerator for 10+ hours, for crying out loud. It’s also waterproof and weather proof, withstanding temperatures of -4° to 140° F, making it an ideal camping companion. Also, the battery management system is brilliant:

It’s a “smart” system, that allows RIVER to 1) automatically adjust the power output to the Wattage your device needs, 2) regulate temperature so devices don’t shut down by starting a fan if too hot, and informing you if it’s too cold, and 3) connect individually to each of the 11 output ports so if one were to short circuit or max-out the other 10 would continue charging.

Weighing in at a hefty 11lbs (5kg), it’s definitely not light weight but still isn’t so heavy as to not be portable.

Prices start with a $459 Early Bird pledge and are expected to go up to $699 retail. Shipping starts in June 2017.

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SilverStone Strider ST60F-PS 600 W Power Supply

SilverStone Strider ST60F-PS 600 W Power Supply

SilverStone is ready to release the Strider ST60F-PS 600 W power supply later this month. Measuring 150mm x 86mm x 140mm, the PSU features a fully-modular design, a single 12V (49A) rail, a 120 mm fan, and a MTBF of 100,000 hours. The SilverStone Strider ST60F-PS also supports an 80 PLUS Silver certification (80 Plus Gold at 230Vac). If you are interested, you can purchase the SilverStone Strider ST60F-PS 600 W power supply for $120. [techPowerUp]

Rohm 5Wh hydrogen fuel cells power up smartphones, ready for the trash after one charge

Rohm 5Wh hydrogen fuel cells power up smartphones, ready for the trash after one charge

Rohm's hydrogen fuel cells are meant to power smartphones and other mobile devices, but unlike other juicing-up solutions, the cells are only good for one charge. Rohm says disposable fuel cells can be made smaller and lighter than their multi-use counterparts, and as the only byproduct is hydrogen, the company is touting the cells' eco-friendliness. The system generates electricity by using hydrogen that's created by the reaction of a metal material and water. While the device we saw here at CEATEC is a prototype, Rohm may offer its recharging system as both a smartphone case and a USB-attachable juicepack. Each offers 5Wh and can fully charge a handset once. There's also a 200W power generator, which certainly stretches the meaning of portable but can keep a laptop, LCD TV and a peripheral or two going for three to four hours. Rohm says its fuel cells will see a commercial release some time in 2013; for now you can get a sneak peek in our hands-on gallery below.

Zach Honig contributed to this report.

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Scythe Gouriki 4 Series PSUs

Scythe Gouriki 4 Series PSUs

Scythe Japan has recently unveiled the Gouriki 4 series PSUs. Available in modular (Gouriki4-P) and non-modular (Gouriki4) variants, the series includes 500W, 600W, and 700W models. These 80 Plus Bronze-certified PSUs are built with Japan-made components and use a 140mm temperature-controlled cooling fan. The 500W model uses two 20A rails, the 600W model uses 35A + 25A rails, while the 700W model uses 55A and 25A rails. The Scythe Gouriki 4 Series PSUs will be released on October 17, 2012. [Product Page]

New fuel cell keeps on going even once the fuel’s dried up

New fuel cell keeps on going even once the fuel''s dried up

Vanadium oxide seems to be the go-to guy in power storage right now. A new solid-oxide fuel cell -- developed at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences -- that can also store energy like a battery, also uses the stuff. In the new cell, by adding a VOx layer it allows the SOFC to both generate and store power. Example applications would be situations where a lightweight power source is required, with the potential to provide reserve juice should the main fuel source run out. The team who developed the cell usually work with platinum-based SOFCs, but they can't store a charge for much more than 15 seconds. By adding the VOx, this proof of concept extended that by 14 times, with the potential for more lifespan with further development. Especially handy if you're always running out of sugar.

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AMD announces 900MHz version of the Radeon HD 7750, calls it ‘the other 7750’

AMD announces 900MHz version of the Radeon HD 7750, calls it 'the other 7750'

The original Radeon HD 7750 won plaudits for its low-wattage performance and $109 price tag, but now AMD's decided to put out an additional version with 100MHz more clock whizz. The new card also happens to be called the Radeon HD 7750, and it'll sit alongside its doppelganger on the shelves of the world's computer stores just daring you spot the difference. How will you do that? By checking if it requires a separate power supply: the original 7750 was powered entirely through the PCIe slot, limiting its power to 75W and hence its clock speed to 800MHz, while the new one accepts additional power to deliver slightly more grunt and stay ahead of looming competition from NVIDIA. XFX has already jumped aboard with the 7750 Black Edition Double Dissipation priced at $115 after a rebate, and AnandTech says other vendors will follow suit. So, unless you're totally out of power jacks, you know what to look for.

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GAEMS announces new Sentry Xbox 360 suitcase, teases Project Vanguard

GAEMS announces new Sentry Xbox 360 suitcase, teases Project Vanguard

How could we forget the GAEMS personal gaming environment? Looking something like a cross between a laptop from the eighties, and a bomb disposal unit, the all-in-one Xbox system was always going to make an impression. Well, with E3 just around the corner, it looks like there might be another model on the way. All we know at the moment is that it's called "Sentry," and will have more of a personal entertainment leaning. This being based on the fact that on top of the Xbox gaming, GAMES only went as far to tease that services like Netflix, HULU and YouTube will be increasingly central to it. The firm is also revealing a new device with the working title "Project Vanguard," about which it's even more secretive. Either way, better make more room on that luggage rack.

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GAEMS announces new Sentry Xbox 360 suitcase, teases Project Vanguard originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Jun 2012 06:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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