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TV Zombies Take Over the Consumer Electronics Show

Ariel Schwartz — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:17:51 +0000

Apparently, a group of TV zombies have taken over the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Why? Because all those supposedly “green” electronics being exhibited are actually heading to the dumpster after they’ve died.

Designers Create Solar Power Generating Sunglasses

Andrew Williams — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:36:46 +0000

A team of designers have created solar power generating sunglasses capable of charging portable electronic devices on-the-go.

The SIG, or ’self-energy converting sunglasses,’ contain integrated dye-solar cells and can be simply connected to the power jack in an iPod or PSP, allowing devices to be charged without the need to hook up to the mains supply.

Tip o’ the Day: Click This, Tax Man!

Rebecca Carter — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:30:56 +0000

Happy Tax Day! It actually came late this year, though some of us still may be working down to the wire. Get things done fast and simply by going completely "e" with your taxes this year.

The first thing you'll want to do is file electronically. You can do this in many different ways, but basically, you'll be taking the paper out of the process. Seventy-three million tax returns were filed electronically in 2006! That's what we call tree-happy taxes! Plus, there is a program available to some lower income families called Free File, which offers free e-filing.

Owe money? Ouch. Lessen the pain by not writing out a check - that just hurts. Instead, pay Uncle Sam electronically via credit card. You're paperless on those credit card statements anyway, right?

Getting money? Yeessss! Get a direct deposit and you'll not only save paper printing and mailing, but you'll get your money back almost a month sooner.

Oh, and don't forget about your phone credit, which you don't really need. Consider donating it to Refunds for Good.

Rebecca says: This is a themed tip for Tax Day, but everyone has already filed theirs, right? I mean, it was done back in February, for sure. If so, then feel free to check this one off without even lifting a finger!