Tech reviews including green gadgets and energy-saving devices

Solar Technology Supercharger Review

Review Want to charge your gadgets with solar in double-quick time? This accessory for the Freeloader reckons it'll halve the time it takes to power a battery. Read review...

Ecobutton Review

Review Do you find it too much hassle to turn your computer on standby mode? The one-touch Ecobutton could be the solution for you -- and the planet. Read review...

The best wind-up radios

Roundup We're rounded up the best wind-up radios around, which have moved well beyond their roots as a means of communication and education for people in developing countries. Read roundup...

Roberts Wanderer Wind-up Radio Review

Review If only Roberts had told us more about how this radio was made, we'd have scored it higher. Other than that and the fact it's not as efficient as can be, this compact wind-up does everything you need it to. Read review...

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Rhino Powerplus Wind-up Radio Review

Review We aren't too keen on the design, but the Rhino Powerplus is a decent, no-frills FM/AM radio that should give years of electricity-free entertainment without breaking the bank. Read review...

Freeplay Summit Wind-up Radio Review

Review This multi-band wind-up and solar-powered radio comes complete with digital tuning and an alarm clock. Read review...

Eton FR350 Wind-up Radio Review

Review This multi-band wind-up radio has a torch, SOS siren and mobile phone charger all in one. Read review...

Freeplay Devo Wind-up Radio Review

Review The Freeplay Devo wind-up radio blesses your ears with an hour of radio after only 60 seconds of winding, meaning you don't have to charge this baby from the mains. Read review...