Solar-Powered Trash Bins Also Serve as Wi-Fi Hotspots in NYC

Step 1: Throw out your garbage. Step 2: Get free wi-fi! Okay, maybe it’s a bit more complicated than that, but it’s still the same general concept behind New York City’s latest installation of recycling bins. According to Tech Times and Popular Science, waste management company Bigbelly has begun installing “smart bins,” which function as […]

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Home Design: On The East Coast, 2015 Is The Year Of The Pergola

In 2014, the humble garden shed had a moment. Reality television home design shows featured eccentric garden shed designers, and home improvement blogs were quite taken with the idea of “she sheds,” the DIY-woman’s answer to the traditional “man cave.” While the fascination with the backyard shed hasn’t gone away, it looks like 2015 is […]

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Google’s Self-Driving Car Was Just in Another Accident

Are self-driving cars really as safe as tech experts would like to argue? Based on another recent crash involving Google’s self-driving car, it seems that these vehicles aren’t as reliable as vehicle manufacturers suggest. According to Time, Google’s self-driving cars have been involved in more than a dozen car accidents since the company began creating […]

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In Park City, Luxury, Green Real Estate Remain Top Sellers

This summer, Park City’s real estate market is more thriving than ever — especially for luxury and “green” homes. According to a July 9 Wall Street Journal report, one example is the 8,000-square-foot Modernist home designed by architect Wallace Cunningham, which just went on the market for a cool $25 million. The home, complete with […]

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Power Morcellator Controversy Prompts Provision in House Bill

The House of Representatives passed a bill earlier this month that would create a more stringent system for monitoring the safety of certain medical devices, such as laparoscopic power morcellators, by ensuring that make and model numbers are recorded and correlated with patient outcomes. According to a statement from the office of Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick […]

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