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  • Diapers that bypass landfills

    Diapers that bypass landfills

    Six to ten diapers a day. That's how many times a baby usually needs to be changed. It all adds up and then ENDS up in our landfills. SmartPlanet's Sumi Das checks out gDiapers, an...

    4 | November 29, 2011 8:47am

  • Solar Insight 2011: How is the U.S. solar market faring?

    Solar Insight 2011: How is the U.S. solar market faring?

    At the Greentech Media Solar Insight conference, executives from the clean-tech industry describe the state of the photovoltaic market in the United States and the outlook going forward.

    November 17, 2011 2:30pm

  • Zen and the art of biodegradable tableware

    Zen and the art of biodegradable tableware

    Hosting a holiday soirée but don't want to scrub dishes for a party of 30? Japanese-designed Wasara paper tableware lets you entertain elegantly with an eco-friendly flair.

    November 15, 2011 8:31am

  • Smart foil uses 95% less energy

    Smart foil uses 95% less energy

    Ever feel guilty about using foil once and then throwing it in the recycling bin? If you're looking for a better way to wrap up your leftovers, recycled aluminum could be the answer....

    4 | November 8, 2011 9:00am

  • Flip-flops help fight water scarcity

    Flip-flops help fight water scarcity

    The buy one, give one model is branching out. SmartPlanet's Sumi Das shares how shoemaker Freewaters is improving drinking water standards in Africa.

    1 | October 24, 2011 9:28am

  • How the smart grid build-out will affect EV deployment

    How the smart grid build-out will affect EV deployment

    Phil Davis, senior manager at Schneider Electric, and John LoPorto, president and CEO of Power Tagging, give their perspective at the Networked EV 2011 conference in San Francisco.

    1 | October 21, 2011 11:57am

  • Measuring cup does the math for you

    Measuring cup does the math for you

    Metric system have you confused? The Kitchen Gadgets series continues with a measuring cup and scale that makes conversions. Plus, a vegetable peeler that pulls triple duty and a can opener that...

    1 | October 10, 2011 8:55am

  • Apple introduces smart assistant app

    Apple introduces smart assistant app

    Apple's Scott Forstall shows off Siri, the company's new voice recognition-enabled personal assistant for the iPhone 4S. The new software will allow you to ask for help and will respond back to...

    October 4, 2011 2:39pm

  • Dispelling the myth that clean tech is capital intensive

    Dispelling the myth that clean tech is capital intensive

    At the AlwaysOn Going Green conference in San Francisco, venture capitalist Vinod Khosla refutes claims that green tech companies require a larger amount of capital to start than typical...

    September 27, 2011 3:20pm

  • Vinod Khosla: What's next for clean tech?

    Vinod Khosla: What's next for clean tech?

    At the AlwaysOn Going Green conference in San Francisco, venture capitalist Vinod Khosla talks about why he's bullish on green tech and what technologies he believes will be game changers in the...

    1 | September 27, 2011 3:17pm

  • At Health 2.0, apps for helping you sleep, breathe better

    At Health 2.0, apps for helping you sleep, breathe better

    Companies show-off the latest in mobile health tech for consumers at the Health 2.0 conference Monday in San Francisco. SmartPlanet blogger Boonsri Dickinson shows you three apps that caught her eye.

    September 27, 2011 1:11pm

  • Gizmo lets plants send tweets

    Gizmo lets plants send tweets

    How green is your thumb? If you answered, not very, the Botanicall is sure to improve your gardening skills. The device tweets when your plant needs water. Watch as SmartPlanet correspondent...

    1 | September 21, 2011 9:39am

  • Self-balancing robot, augmented reality app & more compete for attention at DEMO

    Self-balancing robot, augmented reality app & more compete for attention at DEMO

    Companies took to the stage at the exclusive DEMO conference for their 5 minutes in the spotlight. From virtual dressing rooms to a smart alarm clock, SmartPlanet correspondent Sumi Das sampled...

    1 | September 14, 2011 3:55pm

  • Intel, University of Washington create 3D models with Web images

    Intel, University of Washington create 3D models with Web images

    At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, Intel CEO Paul Otellini demos how the company's processors are being used to render a 3D model from millions of user-generated images taken from...

    September 13, 2011 12:52pm

  • Smart pet door allows only your cat to enter

    Smart pet door allows only your cat to enter

    Fed up of all the critters in your neighborhood feasting on Fluffy's food when you're not around? SmartPlanet's Sumi Das and her four-legged friend test out the SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap.

    20 | September 7, 2011 4:15pm