Specifically designed for smartphones and tablets, this ultra-low power transmitter enables robust high-definition wireless video connectivity between portable devices and large displays, delivering a cable- quality connection without wires.

ENGADGET: Silicon Image reveals UltraGig 6400 wireless HDMI output for next-gen phones and tablets

Meanwhile, there is a proliferation of electronic devices in houses and offices, which would benefit from the high-quality power promised by fuel-cell generators.

ECONOMIST: Fuel cells meet big business

But with the help of some high-tech tracking devices, a fan-friendly Web site and a little star power, conservation officials are hoping a contest among 11 leatherback tortoises will raise awareness, and some money, for the critically endangered species.

CNN: Endangered turtles race to save their future

The challenge requires highly efficient devices, and a high level of resource and robust technical capability that is comparable to conventional renewable energy power stations.

BBC: Renewables firms to compete for ?10m Saltire Prize

The open source community is transitioning to create advanced Web-centric consumer devices using high profile open source based distributions and a wide range of high-performance, low-power ARM(R)-based SoCs.

ENGADGET: ARM, Samsung, IBM, Freescale, TI and more join to form Linaro, speed rollout of Linux-based devices