Quick summary
Google has a new reference remote control that includes an embedded solar cell.
This allows the remote to charge using the lights in a room, so there's no need for disposable batteries.
The remote control is an essential part of any device, putting the viewer on the couch in charge of the action. But remotes don't always get a tick in the sustainability box, because they often use disposable batteries. Google, however, might be heading in a different direction, with a new reference remote launching.
