Asus has confirmed to ElectricPig that the Eee T91 would come out within one month, at least in the U.K. The real surprise is the price: at $675, it is pricey for the performance and comfort, but Asus seems to think that the tablet format justifies this premium. If the T91 comes with a GPS and a TV-Tuner as it was previously rumored, that might partly justify the higher price. The question is whether or not customers will bite and that's hard to tell. Our guess is that without compelling software, there's little incentive to get one for that price. What do you think?

Solar panels aren't exactly the most efficient green technology around, but scientists have come up with a new solar dye that is able to capture energy from the sun in a new way, potentially increasing the power generated by solar panels tenfold. This new technique involves coating glass with a specific mixture of transparent dyes which redirect light to photovoltaic cells in the frame. It is hoped that this development will be used to convert glass buildings into gigantic energy plants - something most metropolitan areas need since there is a deluge of high rise buildings with millions of people craving for ever more power. Scientists in the team tip the technology to hit production state within three years.

What would happen if ordinary windows could be turned into solar panels? Well, that could work out in the future if researchers from MIT manage to stumble upon the magical blend that will coat ordinary windows to make this happen. These chemicals have a wide color range, from very bright to near transparent, and is able to absorb light while re-emit energy into the glass. Solar collectors are located around the window's edge, collecting such conducted energy to power the building. This development hopes to see a commercially-ready version within 5 years' time, making cities worldwide rejoice as their skyscrapers no longer need to just stick out like a sore thumb but contribute something back to society as well.