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When Hurricane Sandy hit last week and the power in my lower Manhattan apartment went out, my first thought, as I dug around for candles and LED lamps was “Well this will be a fun little off-grid
A vibrant and modern interpretation of the classic 1950s Bakelite-style telephone, the Moshi Moshi POP Handset by David Turpin is a colorful new design that can cut cellphone radiation by 99%. The handset
Addicts of today aren’t turning to cigarettes or alcohol -- instead, they turn to Twitter. A new study by Wilhelm Hoffman of Chicago University’s Booth Business School has found that checking email
Landscape designer Margie Ruddick is in the running for the 2011 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award, and ironically, she's also faced with fines for the landscaping of her own yard! Ruddick’s
At the most recent Frankfurt auto show, Renault unveiled their new 100% electric concept car, the Frendzy. Like several other modern concept cars, the Frendzy takes on the challenge of multi-faceted
Since they were first released last year, iPads have become extremely popular all over the world. But for the owners who may worry about a loss of power in transit, these iPad enthusiasts can rest assured
Today the World Health Organization announced that radiation from cell phones could possibly cause cancer as they categorized exposure to electromagnetic fields alongside known carcinogenic hazards such
The project took several years to create. Goldsworthy had chosen his site specific work in Alderney for the island’s mixture of differing environments and the quality of the soil. The stones are placed
There's nothing more adorable than seeing a smiling kid - but when that same tot gets in one of his or her terrible moods, even the most darling child can start to look like the spawn of the devil.
If you've ever been on a roadtrip with a kid in the car, you know that the key to keeping them quiet (and yourself sane) is to distract them with something fun to do. Well, if you've got a smartphone,
Photo by Michael Abrego The company was started by Brooklyn-based artists Rebecca Paul and Mikal Hameed, and was born out of their desire to create artwork that was also functional, tech-savvy,
There's no better way to ensure your getting the freshest fruits, veggies and other products, than buying local. But buying in and around your 'hood is goes beyond the benefit of avoiding pre-mature
Even if you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard the news that many people are opting to buy local these days. Aside from reducing the fuel that goes into carting products across country or
Is texting, twittering and surfing the web on your cell-phone making you stupid? Quite possibly, according to journalist Nicholas Carr, and a whole host of other articles that have been published this
The daily grind can have even the brightest of us feeling about as sharp as a sponge. So why not take a few moments on your daily commute or while having a cup of joe to juice up your brain power with
With consumer interest in greener gadgets on the rise, Apple has refused to include the iPhone in a far-reaching green ranking system for mobile phones in the UK. The rankings convert manufacturers'
Apps, apps, apps! Smartphone apps are getting a lot of attention these days and for good reason: new, innovative applications are allowing us to make connections between the virtual and physical worlds
So you've changed your lightbulbs, installed energy-efficient windows, smart insulation, and solar panels on your roof. What more can you possibly do to save energy? Simple: use your smartphone to manage
This year's Consumer Electronics Show is over, but there are still a number of nifty devices trickling into our inboxes. One of our favorites is the RCA Airnergy, a USB-connected device that converts
The 2010 edition of CES is in full effect in Las Vegas and with it all of the latest gadgets, gizmos and technologies ranging from automotive to internet and wireless. Walking the floor it was clear that
Happy New Year's Everyone! The ball has dropped, the countdown has ended, and a brand new year now unfolds before us! This past week we reflected upon the best of 2009, and now team Inhabitat is
For those of you with the latest iPod or iPhone Touch, in a months time you'll be able to charge your Apple gadgets with a fancy schmancy new solar case. Novothink, a manufacturer of alternative
If you head north from New York City and hang a left on Route 28 up near Woodstock you'll find yourself on a very scenic drive through Catskill State Park. Verdant hills dotted with lakes and ponds seem
As summer ends and classes begin, students around the world are starting to gear up for the long haul ahead. A sturdy backpack or satchel is an essential, and although the most eco-friendly option is to
November 15th is America Recycles Day! Time for New Yorkers to celebrate by finding a home for that used cellphone collection you're storing somewhere. Nokia recently announced a recycling campaign to
Here's the perfect carry-all solution if you're headed back to school but just don't want summer to end- the Juice solar tote from Reware is big enough for your new textbooks, but beach ready for your
