Our appetite for electronics is creating a worldwide problem of excessive e-waste. A recent NPR interview with Derek Mar…
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Rise of the Killer Gadgets: The 5 You Need to Know
It’s hard to make generalizations about Americans. But here’s one I’ll buy: We tend to rush things. Especially our shopp…
Phone Books: A Little Slice of 1962
My daughter is a smart girl. I don’t like to brag, but she has an IQ that is off the charts and is currently apply…
E-Cycling Programs: Where Old Electronics Go to Die
Despite valiant attempts to extend the life of our electronics, eventually they pass the point of no return and bite the…
5 Solar-Powered Gadgets We Love
I’m just a wee bit crazy for all my electronic devices, but all the expensive power they use? Not so much. Solar-p…
EcoMeme: Media Missing the Green Point at CES 2010
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is a gadget geek’s dream date and the source of many tech news “l…
EcoMeme: 2009 Study Finds U.S. Consumers Prefer Greener Gadgets
A newsletter from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) this December predicted that 80% of shoppers would purchase…
Pull That Plug! 10 Common Culprits of Phantom Energy Leaks
Phantom energy sucks. Even when turned off, plugged-in electric devices are draining the juice in your house, a phenomen…