Entries tagged “Electronics”
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My new TV is coming! Now, about my old one...
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
A new purchase begs a vexing question. Read full post »
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How cheap is that electric bike really?
By Peg Fong for ecogeek
Currie Technologies' hybrid bike seems like a deal, but like many gadgets, the batteries may get you in the end. Read full post »
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Power-strip makes you feel guilty
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Super power-strip remembers exactly how much juice you're using. Read full post »
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Zero-watt monitor saves cash and the planet
By Peg Fong for ecogeek
Fujitsu Siemens has a new computer display that saves power, adjusts to room lighting, and costs the same as other monitors. Read full post »
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Dell unveils wooden desktop concept for greens
By Hank Green for ecogeek
Bamboo computer may be coming soon to a desktop near you.. Read full post »
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Papyrus device could boost student learning
By Magnus Hølvold for ecogeek
E-reader design could replace textbooks and add collaborative learning features for students and teachers. Read full post »
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Fuel cells double gadget life
By Jozef Winter for ecogeek
MTI MicroFuel Cells has a prototype to replace batteries in your camera, phone, and MP3 player. Read full post »
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Absolving (some of) the guilt of buying a flat-screen TV
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
This flat-screen from Philips does a few little tricks to mitigate its power consumption. Read full post »
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Nokia's eco-phone isn't so eco
By Hank Green for ecogeek
The greenest phone is probably the one you already have. Read full post »
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Give your solar gadget a boost
By Magnus Hølvold for ecogeek
The Supercharger pumps up your solar batter booster for extra hours of electronic joy. Read full post »
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Mobile energy solutions
By Hank Green for ecogeek
From the recent Greener Gadgets conference comes a video about harvesting renewable energy on the go. Read full post »
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71% of Americans are EcoGeeks!
By Hank Green for ecogeek
A recent poll found that most people want environmentally friendly technology. Read full post »
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TV recycling picking up steam... because it must
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
Keep an eye peeled for a "takeback" event near you. Read full post »
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Another try at a solar-powered laptop
By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent for forecastearth
The solar panel required to generate enough power to get a serious computer running is about as big as the computer itself Read full post »
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Rascally rabbit ears and your old TV
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Starting next year, all U.S. television stations will broadcast only in digital signals. What if you want to keep the vintage boob tube around? Read full post »
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Recycle that old TV
By Elizabeth Hurchalla for greenpicks
When you upgrade to a new flat-panel HDTV, make sure your old set doesn't pollute the planet. Read full post »
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Picture a greener print
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Organize and print all those digital photos in a more eco-friendly fashion. Read full post »
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Recycle, re-ink
By Trystan L. Bass for greenpicks
Options for recycling printer cartridges, saving bucks and waste. Read full post »
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Getting savvy about standby power
By Noah Buhayar, Fellow, Rocky Mountain Institute for amorylovins
"Vampire" loads for common appliances gradually suck power. Slay them with these simple steps. Read full post »
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Green Living
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Freecycling basics
How to give and get perfectly good stuff for free, reducing waste.
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Find a reuse group near you
An interactive map for finding people on the same page.
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How to use less gas
The cost of owning a car is going up in more ways than one.
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