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Forget Extending The Power Grid, The U.S. Should Act More Like A Developing Nation

In places around the world where the grid hasn't been extended, they're still figuring out ways to power their gadgets. We could learn a thing or two.READ»

Fake TabCo Borrowed Lessons From "The Wire" To Mask A "Battered" Brand

How do you run a successful marketing campaign for a new product from a company whose first and only product so far spectacularly bombed, to the derision of the tech world? Like this:READ»

Fuel Cells Are All Grown Up and Can Now Power Supertankers and the Electrical Grid

New technological breakthroughs lead to larger tasks--and big environmental benefits. READ»

Cisco's Laura Ipsen: Solving the Smart Grid Puzzle With an Almost Unlimited Budget

Cisco's SVP and GM of Smart Grid on green technology, health care, and meeting all five living U.S. presidents.READ»

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Microsoft's Metered PC Idea Is Not Greedy. In Fact, It's Almost Brilliant

Microsoft's new "metered PC" concept has the nerd world united in a chorus of outrage. Despite all the yelling, the pay-as-you-go model might be one of the best ideas Redmond has had in years.READ»