Tag: Gadgets
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Robotic eel tracks down pollution in lakes
The modular robot could swim through bodies of water to detect and find the source of pollutants.
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This low-tech terrarium purifies water like a mini-Amazon rainforest (Video)
Emulating the same processes naturally found in rainforests, this prototype filters and cleans water of harmful pollutants.
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Device that harvests energy from human motion could be seamlessly integrated into clothing
The device is so thin it could be woven into fabric without changing the feel of it.
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Turn your car into your office with a Skype-equipped BMW
This truly is just what we needed.
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The awful reality of e-waste as told in numbers
From 50 million tons of e-waste generated annually to 350,000 cell phones thrown away every day, the numbers behind our digital addiction are staggering.
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Greenpeace tech product guide ranks Apple, Samsung low on repairability
A consumer product guide compiled along with iFixit shows which brands make it easy to fix our gadgets and which don't.
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Flexible device harvests body heat to power wearable electronics
The material can also heal itself to keep medical devices running indefinitely.
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Go ahead and AVA Byte of fresh produce from this countertop garden
This soil-free smart garden promises fresh greens and veggies that are grown as local as it gets.
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Miracle material could eliminate cracked smartphone screens
The material could also one day charge our devices.
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These bike handlebars have built-in lights, navigation, and an alarm system
Drop in a Wink Bar and add a host of smart features to your bike.
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Drone maps underground caves by deliberately bumping into walls
The cave mapping is all part of tests to see how these technologies could one day explore and map other planets.
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Become a bat detective with this plug-in device for your smartphone
The Echo Meter can detect, record and identify the sounds of bats nearby.
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Biodegradable semiconductors could help us curb our e-waste problem
The thin, skin-like electronics may usher in a future of earth-friendly gadgets.
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The new Nokia 3310 will have a new Snake game and some welcome upgrades
But the classic phone will still have a small price tag.
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Tiny chip supersizes battery life of electronics
Smartphone batteries could get a major boost from the pin head-sized device.
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Waterlily turbine powers your outdoor adventures with wind and water
The small portable turbine can be placed in running water or sit out in the breeze.
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Google Earth's revamp immerses users in scenic places around the world
The overhaul now includes the Voyager feature for deep exploration, not just satellite views.
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Researchers 3D print tools with Martian dust
When humans move on to planets beyond Earth, they'll need to be able to make their own tools.
