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Cell phones

Tech

Your old phone could be used to power an EV — here's how scientists are turning smartphones into giant batteries

Best Buy's new mail-in recycling program

Business

Best Buy has an ultra-easy way for you to get rid of your old phones, computers, and other devices — here's how it works

It’s a multiyear project leveraging Prisma’s technology.

Tech

Power company announces next-gen technology to protect grid from growing threats: '[It's like] tens of thousands of microphones'

“Every time I see something like this, it reminds me to put my phone away.”

Outdoors

Tourists nearly stumble upon dangerous predator while staring at their phones: 'Naive people'

"One person's trash is often another's treasure, especially regarding e-waste."

Home

Tech-savvy individual shares how they scored usable iPhones from waste site: 'Cool find'

The charger's contactless design reduces wear and tear and helps companies save money on maintenance and labor costs.

Tech

Manufacturer unveils game-changing technology that charges 100 smartphones' worth of power at once: 'We are setting new standards'

"We propose utilizing this data source to provide better early warnings."

Tech

Researchers reveal a feature on smartphones could play a major role in preventing disasters: 'It's surprising'

The findings build upon previous ORNL research in the same area.

Tech

DOE researchers report major advancements in battery safety and energy storage: 'So your electric vehicles, laptops, and cell phones can run much longer before needing to recharge'

This remarkable find highlights the many benefits of thrift shopping, a practice that's good for both your wallet and the environment.

Home

Shopper shares excitement after finding Beats headphones for mere dollars at local thrift store: 'They work perfectly'

"Our goal was not just to make lithium-ion batteries safer but also more efficient."

Tech

Scientists make battery technology breakthrough that could impact everything from smartphones to EVs: 'We are paving the way for next-generation batteries'

"Now we are really able to give anyone the understanding of what is happening around them, and really help them guard their health and wellbeing."

Tech

Startup wants to add 'smellphone' feature with air quality sensor capabilities to phones: 'To figure out what people are being exposed to'

Decluttr, recycle old electronics

Tech

This company will pay you top dollar for your old phones, laptops, and video game consoles — and it takes only a few clicks