Thanks to widespread free Wi-Fi, when the sun shines (which is quite often) I can head outdoors to work. When it gets too bright to view the laptop screen in the open, there's usually a tree-shaded ...

California State University – Dominguez Hills has new benches powered by off-grid solar on its campus, supplied by Bluebolt Outdoor LLC. The benches provide off-grid wireless charging for student ...

Chippewa Falls and Altoona residents will soon be able to head outside to charge up their devices. Two park developments have received solar-powered “charging benches” — park benches where people can ...

PUEBLO, Colo., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bluebolt Outdoor LLC has completed the installation of four solar-powered charging benches at Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo), providing ...

DEKALB, Ill., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northern Illinois University (NIU) students, faculty, and visitors now have a sustainable way to stay connected on campus thanks to a partnership with ...

Some benches in Boston parks offer more than a place to sit. They also charge your gadgets, track noise levels, and watch the weather. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news ...

In a city where the forces of nature are a constant concern, a group of seventh graders at Morris Jeff Community School teamed up with the Krewe of Red Beans to design a solar-powered charging bench ...