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In its search for another technology to excite us, the consumer electronics industry is reaching deep -- into the third dimension. The big push for 3-D TV won't happen until next year, but already we can get a taste of 3-D in the home -- on laptops.

AsusTek Computer Inc. and Acer Inc. both have new models with screens that can show both games and movies in true 3-D, if you're willing to wear glasses.

French company Windela has created a street lighting system that works without any connection to the grid. The Windelux is powered by both a small vertical wind turbine and a solar PV panel.
The lamp is comprised of 84 LEDs and automatically switches on when a photosensitive cell detects that it's dark. A built-in control system stops the wind generator if the wind speed is too high and also allows the pole to act as a Wi-Fi relay.

French company Windela has created a street lighting system that works without any connection to the grid. The Windelux is powered by both a small vertical wind turbine and a solar PV panel that can supply 100 - 200 watts per day on its own.