Latest Stories in Gadgets - Page 18
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The DIY Ethic and Creating Technology Independence
The environmental and social benefits of freeing your technology from manufacturers' hands.
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Apple's Internal Memo to Service Technicians Show Battery in MacBook is Not Replaceable
Apple's memo to its technicians states, "The battery alone is not a replaceable part," and details a more complicated replacement option.
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New Design for Product Lifetime Infographic: Finally, An Infographic We're Proud to Endorse
Makeshift Magazine and Autodesk have developed a great "Design for Product Lifetime" infographic—it's a repairable design how-to guide.
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DARPA's "Wall of Sound" Extinguishes Fires Using Just Noise
DARPA has come up with a tool that might soon be an interesting way to put out fires in enclosed spaces.
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Sprint Buyback Program Named Best In The Business
A recent study places Sprint at the head of the pack for keeping devices out of junk drawers and out of landfills.
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Arrow Zone Concept Light Keeps Bicyclists Safer on the Road
This design for an arrow-shaped light on the road would alert cars to how much distance they need to keep from you and your bike.
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Spend the Summer at Maker Camp, Learning to Build, Hack, and DIY
This summer you can attend the most amazing camp, without even leaving your living room!
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Far More Gold Is in E-Waste than in Gold Ore
Electronic waste contains 40-50 times the amount of gold in ore mined from the ground, according to a report last week by the Global e-Sustainability Initiative and the United Nations University.
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Turn A Playing Card into a Solar Battery Charger In About 10 Minutes
Just some mini solar cells and a few other ingredients turn a simple playing card into an AA charger.
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The Sounder: A Reclaimed Wood Megaphone For Your iPad
Both a genius idea and a labor of love, this wooden block will make your iPad sound amazing.
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It's About Time: Battery Manufacturers Plan Nationwide Recycling Program
Five of the biggest battery brands in the U.S. are planning to launch a nationwide battery collection and recycling program next year. Better late than never.
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Fluoride-Baked T-Shirt Is a Power Pack for Your Gadgets
Researchers at USC have found a low-impact method to make cotton store an electric charge.
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Solar ReStore Battery Revives Your Phone When Away From Home
This portable, solar-powered battery works with a wide variety of smartphones, tablets and other handheld devices and has the advantage of speed when it comes to off-grid charging.
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Energy Monitor Concept Gives Realtime Feedback
A new concept design for controlling lighting and heat would let you dial down your energy bill, literally.
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10 Coolest DIY Technology Resources from Tools to Tutorials
We've chosen ten of our favorite tools, locations, websites and communities that will help you DIY your devices.
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How DIY Electronics Benefit The Environment
Capturing the DIY attitude for electronics is one of the best ways to help the planet, both directly and indirectly.
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You CAN Be Too Thin: Apple Dumps Sustainable Design Principle For a Few Millimeters and A Smooth Bottom For Design Fetishists To Fondle
In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way.
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Apple Walks Away from Green Certification
Apple has pulled its products from the federal EPEAT certification program as their designs become less repairable and recyclable.
