Solar panels on the roof. Hybrid car in the garage. Organic-cotton clothes in the closet. Today's envrionmental radicals vote with their dollars, and punch up their politics with style. By Daniel H. Pink from Wired magazine.
Some engage in tired scare tactics while others embrace true innovation. Which band of environmentalists is most likely to actually save the world? By Josh Rosenblum from Wired magazine.
The Maker's Faire brought thousands of hackers, knitters and robot builders together, and proved that a thriving DIY movement is poised to take back the freedom to tinker and mod. Commentary by Jennifer Granick. Plus: Gallery: Maker Faire 2006
Hefty crypto has a complicated history full of lawsuits, legislation and international intrigue. This account of PGP's creation and rise to fame is excerpted from the new book by Michael W. Lucas. In Webmonkey.
New technology digitizes mountains of old-school prints and helps photographers organize their digital imagery collections. Seán Captain reports from New York.
This week, the Gadget Lab crew takes a gander at a big and versatile LCD from Dell, an electric survival kit and a lame-o Lomo camera. An feed is also available.
He invented the internet (sort of). He became president (almost). Now Al Gore has found his true calling -- using the power of technology to save the world. By Karen Breslau from Wired magazine.
Making science sexy is a slow but steady effort, and the Tribeca Film Festival does its part by calling for brainy scripts. Now the fest's competition is attracting big-name directors like Peter Bogdanovich. By Jason Silverman.
Photos from this weekend's Make magazine DIY extravaganza, featuring blowtorches, Steve Wozniak playing Segway polo and live hybrid car mods. Plus: Check out Ye Olde Geek Show Draws Thousands.
Who can resist a device that lets you enjoy records, CDs, MP3s and FM radio? Plus: Ward off annoying teens with a nifty, ultrasonic deterrent. In Gear Factor.
Three MIT students fool the judges of a science competition into accepting a paper they created using random-word generator. Plus: Happy belated birthday, Snuppy! In Bodyhack.