Co-branded by the American Red Cross

The products are exclusively co-branded by the American Red Cross, a donation from each sale going to the charity. The products will be available in spring 2012 at recommended prices of $25 (£16) for FRX1, $40 (£26) for FRX2 and $60 (£39) FRX3 (below). They come in red or black.


FRX3 - Hand Turbine and solar power - NOAA, AM/FM, Weather Alert Radio with Smartphone Charger; Credit: Eton Corporation

The Rukus (top) is the first portable Bluetooth sound system to feature a solar panel to ensure it never runs out of power. It can stream music from any devise with Bluetooth and has two full-range speakers for top-quality sound.

It takes around six hours of sunlight to fully power the battery and it can be charged with an AC adapter. The Rukus includes a USB port that can recharge mobile devices. Its E Ink SURF display uses less power to display information than traditional LCD screens. It has a 180-degree viewing angle and provides clear visibility even in direct sunlight.