By Leslee Jaquette The simple, count-your-steps fitness trackers are passé. According to a recent article (Oct 11, 2014) in the WSJ, a next generation of monitors is on the market and it’s got lots more fire power and doo-dads than its predecessors. For starters, says author Nathan Olivarez-Giles, Apples’ Health app, a feature of iOS […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Apple just put out a big PR campaign about its sustainability initiatives. Has the company made real progress in this regard or is this just more corporate “greenwashing?” And how are the other big tech companies addressing their carbon footprints? — Billy A., Oakland, CA […]
State launches new boating app Boaters who want to find out where to launch their boats or tie up for a weekend on the water can do so now through Washington Water Cruiser, a new app launched by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The app, for Apple and Android devices, is free. It […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Will I really be able to save money and energy in the long run by shelling out hundreds of dollars now for a so-called “smart” thermostat?— Bill Cone, Aptos, CA Spending $200 or more to replace that older, still functioning thermostat with a new whiz-bang “smart” variety […]
