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Rechargeable Boots

Posted by michael on from the ground-pounder dept.

Fancypants writes: "ABCNews.com has posted an article about a Menlo Park, CA company that is developing boots that generate power. Imagine charging your cell phone by walking to class." Seems as if we've done a story before on shoes that generate electricity, but I sure don't see it in the archives.

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  1. Seems as if... by headless_ringmaster · · Score: 0, Offtopic


    "Seems as if we've done a story before on shoes that generate electricity, but I sure don't see it in the archives."

    ...it's a glitch in the Matrix!
    I'm tired.

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  2. Re:how much? by Ozan · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Aw - Sorry. That search function of IE will freak me out sooner or later.

  3. Re:electric shoes by SilentChris · · Score: 2, Offtopic

    And the funny thing is the same guy posted it.

  4. Re:how much? by Emil+Brink · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Ah, I can symphatize with that, easily. Sorry if I sounded like (too much of) an asshole. ;^)

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  5. Ironic by Calum+I+Mac+Leod · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    What the couch potatoes who lounge about with their electronic gadgets instead of getting out and about really need is a way to generate electricity from sitting around munching fries and playing with all these electronic toys.

    Calum
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  6. Re:how much? by TheMidget · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    That search function of IE will freak me out sooner or later.

    Quick your job, and get hired at a place which doesn't force you to use substandard software.

  7. Re:So... by jrockway · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Oh, C'mon. Mod the parent up :)

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