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Fossilize Your E-Waste Into An Epoxy Stool

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Jan 30, 2012 03:51 PM ET | 0

Graphic artist and designer has a more creative option for recycling all those obsolete electronics. Read more

Fossilize Your E-Waste Into An Epoxy Stool

Hack Yourself A Super Secret LCD Monitor

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Nov 30, 2011 02:16 PM ET | 0

Here's how to convert an old LCD screen into a covert privacy monitor. Read more

Hack Yourself A Super Secret LCD Monitor

Exciting News Goes Well Beyond Sex

Posted by Amy Enchelmeyer Fri Sep 16, 2011 05:45 PM ET | 0

It's about science, too! Read more

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8, Targets Apple's iPad

Posted Tue Sep 13, 2011 08:00 PM ET | 0

The new operating system represents a drastic overhaul of the Windows platform. Read more

Steve Jobs Steps Down as Apple CEO

Posted Thu Aug 25, 2011 08:09 AM ET | 0

A living legend in Silicon Valley, Jobs has been fighting cancer. Read more

Hackers For Hire

Posted by Jesse Emspak Mon Aug 15, 2011 01:27 PM ET | 0

Want to hire a hacker? It's easier -- and cheaper -- than you think. Read more

Personal Computer: 30 Years of History: Big Pic

Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011 09:57 AM ET | 0

Thirty years ago, IBM unveiled its first-ever personal computer. Here's a look back at the beginnings of the PC-era. Read more

Exhibit Visualizes the Journey of Discarded Electronics

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Jul 22, 2011 09:33 AM ET | 0

MIT researchers develop tracking system that shows paths of discarded, recycled electronics. Read more

Exhibit Visualizes the Journey of Discarded Electronics

Film Adds 3D to Any LCD Screen

Posted by Katherine Noyes Fri Jul 8, 2011 02:38 PM ET | 0

Lenticular lens technology gives iPhones, iPads and monitors 3D without the glasses. Read more

Are Tablets Going to Kill the PC?

Posted by Cristen Conger Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:51 AM ET | 0

Tablet sales are eating into PC numbers, so will the PC go away? Read more

Immortal Computers Never Grow Old

Posted by Amy Dusto Mon Jan 24, 2011 09:54 AM ET | 0

A novel cloud-based system aims to teach old hardware new tricks, virtually. Read more

E-waste Laws Make Everyone Recycle

Posted by Amy Dusto Sun Jan 2, 2011 10:17 AM ET | 0

In many states, it's unlawful to toss out your old electronics. Read more

Bend Desk's Entire Work Station Is a Touch Screen

Posted by David Teeghman Mon Dec 6, 2010 08:50 AM ET | 0

Office drones of the near future may do their work from a work station that is one huge multi-touch display. Read more

Keyboard Claims To Revolutionize Typing

Posted by David Teeghman Wed Oct 27, 2010 02:25 PM ET | 0

The shape makes it easier to reach buttons, but the price makes it difficult to reach for your wallet. Read more

Is E-Waste Hazardous?

Posted by Cristen Conger Mon Sep 20, 2010 04:02 PM ET | 0

E-waste poses serious environmental and health risks, but eradicating it could be economically hazardous to those whose livelihoods depend on it for employment. Read more

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