Various devices created to provide another form of charging for mobile phones and devices are growing in numbers and here is one that makes use of pedal power. The charger is the BioLogic FreeCharge Mobile Charger from Dahon. This is a little silicone-encased box that you can simply hook on to your bike’s generator hub to draw power which you can later on use to recharge phones or even portable media players.

Dahon is best known for the distribution of folding bikes. Their charger performs the simple task of recharging your gadgets via a USB connection. The gadget was spotted at the Eurobike show and will start shipping in March 2010. It will retail for $100.

(Source) Wired

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Hands-free and protective covering gets some attitude and spunk with this snazzy iPhone leather casing that you can place in your car any time. Though the car mount may be sold separately, the flexibility of this casing is certainly geared towards helping aid iPhone users when they are on the road.

Features:

• As a part of your Car Windshield Mount (directly mounted to Windshield bracket)
• Unique ergonomic design, custom for iPhone. No need to take off your case before placing to your windshield mount.
• Comfortable
• Good hand feel
• Protected from bumps and scratches
• Easy access to all the vital controls and switches
• High-grade textured leather
• Secure

It comes in black color and can be used in bikes, air vents, windows brackets or lighter sockets. You can get the car mount separately.

(Source) USBFever

Tags: Accessories, air vents, attitude, bikes, brackets, car windshield, easy access, ergonomic design, flexibility, iPhone, iPhone, leather case, protective covering, scratches, sockets, spunk, switches