Think of it as a table first, then as a computer. Not the other way around. Surface computing can act as a bridge between people. read more
They also don't just disappear, so old printers, monitors and phone chords continue to stay in the landfills for centuries creating problems for the surrounding areas. Of that 50 million tons of waste per year, only around 20 to 25 percent of it is actually gotten rid of safely and unfortunately, the final 75 percent ends up in landfills. read more
One of the growing concerns of many environmentalists is that as technology changes so does the need to get rid of the outdated devices and their related parts. According to the Earth Day Network, Americans produce over 50 million tons of e-waste. read more