5 Clever Ways To Reuse Your Old Solar Equipment
When it comes time to replace aging solar panels, rather than throwing the old ones out, consider repurposing them instead using these clever approaches.
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Waymo And Zoox Robotaxi Test Drivers Left Injured From Self-Driving Cars
As the world of self-driving cars and robotaxis continues to expand, Waymo and Zoox test drivers have been left with a wide range of injuries in the process.
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How Does Radiation Stay Inside Your Microwave?
The radiation inside a microwave oven isn't the same kind associated with X-rays, and a properly working machine keeps exposure well within safe limits.
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Who Owns Insta360, The Unique Camera Maker?
Insta360 has quickly become a market leader for action cameras, and its corporate structure has changed since it was founded. Here's who owns the brand now.
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European Students Just Made The World's First Solar-Powered Ambulance
Bringing acute medical care to remote regions is a challenge, but a group of students may have an answer. Here's the latest on their solar-powered ambulance.
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This Startup Is Using Drones To Change The Weather For Solar Farms
Solar farms are great for the environment but they're at the mercy of clouds to work at peak efficiency, one start-up wants to take on the clouds.
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Where Are Unihertz Phones Made?
Unihertz is one of those brands that makes some unusual Android phones that you've never heard of, so it's a bit of an outlier in the smartphone market.
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Google Maps Was Dethroned By This Free Alternative Navigation App
Following Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, an old navigation app has raced to the top of charts, knocking Google Maps off its perch.
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The Invention Of Digital Cameras Was Almost Buried At Kodak - Here's Why
Kodak is famous for its film, but the company also developed the first digital camera. Here's the story of how that device almost got buried in the 1970s.
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Why Did Motorola Phones Fail (And What Brought Them Back)?
Motorola phones were once among the most popular in the world, but they faded fast in the 2010s. Here's why the phones failed and what brought them back.
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This European Town Found A Clever New Use For Old Wind Turbine Blades
Wind turbine blades eventually wear out, and they're notoriously tough to recycle. But one European town found a clever use for old wind turbine blades.
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How Long Will Your Old Cassette Tapes Actually Last?
Like vinyl records, cassette tapes are making a comeback in the 2020s, but how long can you expect them to last and keep playing? Here's what you need to know.
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If Your Monitor Is Stuck In A Bright Room, Try This
Screen glare can wreak havoc on your eyes and productivity, but you can take steps to reduce it. Here's what to do if your monitor is stuck in a bright room.
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The Biggest Obstacle To This Offshore Solar Farm Isn't Saltwater - It's Barnacles
Saltwater isn't impeding offshore solar, ocean hitchhikers are! Discover how this sea life is threatening marine panels and how engineers plan to scrape back.
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Is It Safe To Keep Using A Cracked Screen Protector?
Screen protectors can be lifesavers, saving you from spending $300 to fix a phone's display, but don't hesitate to replace a screen protector when it's cracked.
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Can You Turn Off Ads In Apple Maps?
If the whole idea of ads on Apple Maps fills you with dread, there are a couple of other navigation apps that you might want to check out instead.
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Greece Is Investigating Wind Farms After Power Cables Cause Devastating Wildfire
Greece was an early adopter of wind energy, but a recent wildfire has sparked an investigation into the country's wind grid. Here's what you need to know.
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Does NASA Still Use Lenovo ThinkPads?
From Space Shuttle flights to ISS orbit, IBM's ThinkPad was the first laptop NASA used in space. See if this iconic '90s tech is still floating in space today.
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What Made The CMF By Nothing Phones So Much Cheaper?
CMF phones have some very distinct features that resemble the Nothing-branded phones, yet are considerably more affordable, which is impressive.
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This Accessory Gives Your Old Apple Watch A New Lease Of Life
if you've got an old Apple Watch that you aren't using, these accessories can turn that wearable sitting in your junk drawer into a useful device again.
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5 Physical Keyboards Perfect For Traveling
Traveling light doesn't mean you have to skimp on a physical keyboard. Here are some feature-rich yet compact keyboard options perfect for your next trip.
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Wildfires Are Costing The World Billions Of Dollars In Lost Solar Power
It seems like there are more wildfires wreaking havoc every single year, and now they're even doing notable damage to the solar power industry.
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5 States With The Most Wind Turbines (And How Much Energy They Make)
California may have been an early leader in wind energy back in the '80s, but these days, it's not even in the top three when it comes to wind turbine count.
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Residents In Michigan Are Suing A Data Center Over Noise Pollution
AI data centers are known to disrupt local life with their water and energy demands. However, it's their noise that's giving Michigan residents a hard time.
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When (And Why) Did Google Sell Motorola?
Google sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo, but when did the tech company sell out? And why did Google choose to offload the cellphone manufacturer?
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Will A Rocket Launch Struck By Lightning Still Reach Its Destination?
Rockets and their launches are built with multiple redundancies to ensure safety, but can they survive the intensity of a direct lightning strike?
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Not Android, Not iOS: The Only Phone Made In The US Uses This Unique OS
The only phone fabricated and assembled in the U.S. skips Android and iOS for a privacy-focused operating system built around user control and security.
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