No matter how good Americans are at recycling and fuel efficiency, we can’t fix the planet without the rest of the world. Do people in countries with emerging economies think about the environment? Not that much.
The thermostat with a brain is rolling out Nest Energy Services this summer, which will allow consumers to gain energy rebates at the flick of a switch, and even earn money from turning their air-con off. This is the Internet of Things at its best.
It's not all in your head--toiling away in a cold, beige office under artificial light really does sap your soul. New research shows that you need light and warmth to do your best work--so open the blinds, already.
Fadell, one of the people behind the first iPod, says that the firm's "point of view" meant its employees had to bring their best to the table. Every single day.