Search
  • Videos
  • 5G
  • Windows 10
  • Cloud
  • Innovation
  • Security
  • Tech Pro
  • more
    • Apple
    • ZDNet Academy
    • Microsoft
    • Mobility
    • Hardware
    • Executive Guides
    • Best VPN Services
    • See All Topics
    • White Papers
    • Downloads
    • Reviews
    • Galleries
    • Videos
    • TechRepublic Forums
  • Newsletters
  • All Writers
    • Log In to ZDNET
    • Join ZDNet
    • About ZDNet
    • Preferences
    • Community
    • Newsletters
    • Log Out
  • Menu
    • Videos
    • 5G
    • Windows 10
    • Cloud
    • Innovation
    • Security
    • Tech Pro
    • Apple
    • ZDNet Academy
    • Microsoft
    • Mobility
    • Hardware
    • Executive Guides
    • Best VPN Services
    • See All Topics
    • White Papers
    • Downloads
    • Reviews
    • Galleries
    • Videos
    • TechRepublic Forums
      • Log In to ZDNET
      • Join ZDNet
      • About ZDNet
      • Preferences
      • Community
      • Newsletters
      • Log Out
  • us
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Europe
    • India
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
    • ZDNet around the globe:
    • ZDNet China
    • ZDNet France
    • ZDNet Germany
    • ZDNet Korea
    • ZDNet Japan

Gallery: Top tech for festival season

3 of 7 NEXT PREV
  • 208738.jpg

    If you're planning to attend an all day festival or concert this year, you might want to bring something along to keep you in touch--or relieved.

    It's a long way from Woodstock but for the Glastonbury festival this weekend, Tim Ferguson of silicon.com has brought together the most interesting tech O2 and Orange have come up with to improve the experience.

    This is Orange's Recharge Pod which is being used at Glastonbury. It uses solar and wind power to charge up festival goers' mobile phones. It can charge up to 100 phones at a time.

    Credit: Orange

    Published: June 27, 2008 -- 07:50 GMT (00:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 208739.jpg

    Here's what is inside the tent.

    Published: June 27, 2008 -- 07:50 GMT (00:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 208732.jpg

    Meanwhile if you don't want to wait for a spot in the tent, O2 is using pedal power as a green way to keep your mobile phone going for its customers at the summer festivals.

    Gig goers at the O2 Wireless Festival in London's Hyde Park will be able to use three of these bikes to charge their phones themselves.

    Credit: O2

    Published: June 27, 2008 -- 07:50 GMT (00:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 208733.jpg

    Orange customers can use the GlastoNav service to locate themselves on the festival map using GPS.

    They can contact friends to tell them where they are and how long they plan to be there and use it to find their way back to their tent in the dark.

    The system also allows people to create a planner for the festival weekend, meaning they know when their favorite bands are on and how to find the right stages.

    Credit: Orange

    Published: June 27, 2008 -- 07:50 GMT (00:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 208734.jpg

    O2 will allow selected guests to access luxury toilets by scanning contactless NFC wristbands on special readers.

    The 'VIPee' NFC toilets will be available to 100 existing O2 NFC trial participants along with 200 customers (plus guests) per day. The wristbands will be given out at random by O2 Angels.

    Credit: silicon.com

    Published: June 27, 2008 -- 07:50 GMT (00:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 208735.jpg

    And Orange has come up with yet another way to charge your mobile: the Orange Dance Charge.

    With the help of renewable energy specialist GotWind--also responsible for the Orange Recharge Pod--users can strap the device to their arm and charge their phone using kinetic energy created as they throw shapes into the wee hours.

    Credit: Orange

    Published: June 27, 2008 -- 07:50 GMT (00:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy Smith

  • 208736.jpg

    Power dancing

    Credit: Orange

    Published: June 27, 2008 -- 07:50 GMT (00:50 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy Smith

3 of 7 NEXT PREV
  • 208738.jpg
  • 208739.jpg
  • 208732.jpg
  • 208733.jpg
  • 208734.jpg
  • 208735.jpg
  • 208736.jpg

If you're planning to attend an all day festival or concert this year, you might want to bring something along to keep you in touch--or relieved.

Read More Read Less

Meanwhile if you don't want to wait for a spot in the tent, O2 is using pedal power as a green way to keep your mobile phone going for its customers at the summer festivals.

Gig goers at the O2 Wireless Festival in London's Hyde Park will be able to use three of these bikes to charge their phones themselves.

Credit: O2

Published: June 27, 2008 -- 07:50 GMT (00:50 PDT)

Caption by: Andy Smith

3 of 7 NEXT PREV

Related Topics:

Cloud Internet of Things Security Data Centers
LOG IN TO COMMENT
  • My Profile
  • Log Out
| Community Guidelines

Join Discussion

Add Your Comment
Add Your Comment

Related Galleries

  • 1 of 3
  • Best Google Chrome extensions (February 2019 edition)

    If you are a Google Chrome user then you can give your productivity and performance a boost by equipping their browser with the right extensions. (Updated February 2019) ...

  • The best VPN services: Our 10 favorite vendors for protecting your privacy

    Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. One of these could be your best bet. ...

  • Top Google Chrome extensions (2019 edition)

    Google Chrome users can give their productivity and performance a boost by equipping their browser with the right extensions. (Updated January 2019)

  • Best Google Chrome extensions for productivity, security, and performance (2018 edition)

    Here is a selection of Google Chrome extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity, performance, and privacy. (Updated December 2018)

  • Great gifts: 5 best TV streaming devices of 2018

    Yes, you can buy a TV with streaming, but internet TV streaming devices are still a great deal. Here are this year's best to consider for your viewing pleasure. ...

  • How AT&T installs Fiber 1000 broadband internet in a home

    If AT&T FTTH comes to your neighborhood, don't hesitate. It's so much better than cable broadband. You'll never look back.

  • This drone can deliver the internet from the edge of space

    The Airbus Zephyr S high-altitude drone could deliver internet access, or carry out surveillance projects.

ZDNet
Connect with us

© 2019 CBS Interactive. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Cookies | Ad Choice | Advertise | Terms of Use | Mobile User Agreement

  • Topics
  • All Authors
  • Galleries
  • Videos
  • Sponsored Narratives
  • About ZDNet
  • Meet The Team
  • Site Map
  • RSS Feeds
  • Reprint Policy
  • Manage | Log Out
  • Join | Log In | Membership
  • Newsletters
  • Site Assistance
  • ZDNet Academy
  • TechRepublic Forums