Review: Gadgets for the beach and getting you there
If you're headed to the beach or any other weekend getaway, don't forget these "essential" gadgets.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 1, 2015
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How "time is money" thinking can hurt the environment
Thinking "time is money" can be a barrier for people to act in environmentally friendly ways, even for tasks like recycling that take mere seconds, according to UBC research.
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2015
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Sony to launch PlayStation consoles in China from January
Japanese gaming giant Sony is to offer its PlayStation consoles in China from January, the company said, following rival Microsoft into the potentially lucrative market after China ended a 14-year ban.
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 12, 2014
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Amazon to pay $1bn for gaming site Twitch: report
Amazon is buying the videogame platform Twitch for $1 billion, bringing it access to millions of people who watch games being played on the site, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
Business
Aug 25, 2014
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Researchers find the national and regional impacts of US regulatory policies for mitigating climate change
When it comes to addressing climate change, market-based policies—such as a carbon tax and cap-and-trade system—have gained little traction in the United States. Instead, U.S. policies have focused on regulating specific ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 11, 2014
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Twitter account cataloguing Sochi problems goes viral
A Twitter account highlighting the myriad teething problems that have plagued the Winter Olympics has attracted 324,000 followers—120,000 more than the official Sochi account.
Internet
Feb 9, 2014
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Microsoft enters 20-year deal for Texas wind power
Microsoft Corp. has reached a 20-year deal to directly buy wind energy from a turbine farm being built in Texas.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 4, 2013
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Swiss watchmakers keep cool in wait for Apple smartwatch
Swiss watchmakers are warily eyeing Apple's reported progress towards creating a "smartwatch", but say they are not too worried about the tech goliath's likely incursion into their traditional turf.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 14, 2013
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Tech review: Solar recharging for big gadgets, on the go
I review gadgets every week, and I love it, but nothing makes me giddy like trying out a new solar charging system.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 5, 2013
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Taiwan electronics fair tees up 'smart watch' for golfers
It may not be able to carry the clubs like a caddie but a new "smart watch" can help a golfer find his range on the course, and its makers are taking a swing at the global market as part of a new trend in wearable computing.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 7, 2013
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