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Replace a pile of battery-hungry remotes with this solar-powered universal

Soak up the sun.

Hama has announced a new 8-in-1 universal remote that can streamline your home entertainment system and save you from occasionally having to scrounge for a fresh set of batteries. The German accessories maker is using Exeger’s Powerfoyle solar cell technology so the remote stays powered as long as it’s regularly exposed to light. Hama’s version replicates all of the functionality of Samsung’s, including voice assistance, but positions the solar panel on the top of the remote, instead of on the underside, so you don’t have to remember to flip it over to keep it powered.

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