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"As innovators look for ways to keep mobile devices charged when away from power outlets, Genneo offers a new alternative that generates power from an unexpected source \u2014 your movement. \nThrough a standard USB port, the product turns your movement into power for electronic devices like smartphones, cameras and tablets. \nThe initial idea to create the product sprang from an attempt to improve the usability of linear generators; a type of generator that creates power through linear movement, versus others that use spinning parts. Linear generators have been used in objects like shaker flashlights, which don't use battery \u2014 users shake the flashlight to power it. \nCo-founder Blake Isaacs realized linear generators used in shaker flashlights hardly produced enough energy \u2014 definitely not enough to power a mobile device. After he figured out how to improve the functionality and increase the power of the generator, he called on Daniel Vega to create a sleek design for the entire product.\nSee also: The Microwave Could Be Your New Phone Charger\nGenneo can reportedly charge a mobile device with any type of movement so a user could purposefully shake it or just leave it in a pant pocket while taking a hike.\n\"It [the movement] doesn\u2019t have to be very significant \u2014 I don\u2019t have to be jumping or running, just the walking movement will charge it and then, like any linear device, you can shake it too and that will make it charge it quicker,\" Vega told Mashable. \"The charging depends on how much movement you put into it.\"\nThe G4000 model offers up to one hour in talk time for every five hours it charges. The G3000 gives your device the same amount of talk time but after seven hours of charging. The other difference in the two models is size \u2014 the G4000 measures 9.7 inches while the G3000 measures 8.2 inches. Both contain a battery with 3400 mAH (or milliampere hour)  and 2900 mAH, respectively. Made of aluminum, they both also boast the added perk of being weather-proof.\n\n\"One of our goals was to make the product as simple and easy to use as possible \u2014 and as user friendly as possible \u2014 so it only has one button on the top that you press,\" said Vega.\nThe device also includes a micro USB port and comes with a pre-charging cable with a standard USB connection on the other side; that cable allows you to plug in one end into Genneo and the other end into your mobile device. An LED battery gauge shows how much battery power Genneo has left. That way, you'll know when to charge the device, especially before long trips.\n\"You can also pre-charge it so if you know, for example, you're going on a camping trip where there is no power, you can make sure your device is completely charged.\" said Vega. \nAt the time of writing, the product's Kickstarter campaign had 37 backers and the team had reached $7,237 of its $100,000 goal. The campaign will continue for another 24 days. \nHave something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.\nImages: Genneo\nBONUS: 10 Sticky iPhone Cases With Good Grip \n\n\nSticky iPhone Cases With Good Grip \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Speck CandyShell Grip\n\n\nSpeck offers textured rubber finger pads and \"tactical thumb bumps.\"\nCost: $34.95 \nImage: Speck\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. M-Edge SuperShell\n\n\nThe SuperShell gets a dimpled texture for \"no-slip grip.\"\nCost: $29.99\nImage: M-Edge\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Griffin FlexGrip Punch\n\n\nThis case's \"sculptural diamond pattern\" helps you get a grip. \nCost: $19.99\nImage: Griffin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Belkin Flex Case\n\n\nBelkin promises the soft-touch, striped texture \"makes for a great feel and secure grip.\"\nCost: $19.99 for a pack of two \nImage: Belkin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Incase Hammer\n\n\n\"A subtle, knurled exterior texture\" from Incase gives you good grip. \nCost: $29.95 \nImage: Incase\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Incipio Six\n\n\nIf you're looking for \"enhanced grip,\" Incipio says its cut out hexagonal design can help. \nCost: $29.99\nImage: Incipio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Cygnett Black Vector\n\n\nApparently inspired \"by the angles of skyscrapers and stealth jets,\" the Black Vector's 3D back makes it good'n'grippy. \nCost: $18.99\nImage: Cygnett\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. SwitchEasy Odyssey\n\n\nThe Odyssey brings \"polycarbonate back panels with highly durable textured finish for a secure grip.\"\nCost: $24.99\nImage: SwitchEasy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. Musubo HyperGrip \n\n\nThe HyperGrip's striking design incoprorates \"ultra-enhanced grip for comfort and control on-the-go.\"\nCost: $29.99\nImage: Musubo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. STM Grip\n\n\nFinally, STM's appropriately-named \"Grip\" boasts a \"soft touch finish and grippy texture for a secure and comfortable carry.\" \nCost: $20\nImage: STM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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