"Epishine, a company that makes solar cells optimized for indoor lighting, has announced its technology is being used in a new remote control for Google TV devices, as spotted by 9to5Google. The remote will rely on rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones, and thanks to the use of solar cells on both sides it may only run out of power when it gets buried and forgotten in the dark abyss of your couch cushions."
"The new solar powered option using Epishine's technology will be known as the G32 reference remote, but it's not being bundled with any Google TV devices just yet, and you can't purchase it on its own. Existing versions of Google's reference remotes include the G10 with 22 buttons and the G20 with 38 buttons, but companies can customize these designs to provide quick access to streaming platforms besides popular options like Netflix and YouTube."
Epishine's indoor-optimized solar cells are being used in a new Google TV reference remote called the G32, produced by Ohsung Electronics. The remote uses rechargeable batteries and solar cells on both sides to extend runtime and reduce reliance on disposable batteries. The G32 is not yet bundled with Google TV devices nor available for separate purchase. Google provides reference remote designs like the G10 and G20 so manufacturers can customize controls and accelerate hardware development. Similar solar remotes have appeared from Hama using Exeger Powerfoyle and earlier from Samsung, suggesting broader adoption potential.
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