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core77.com - 2/23/2009

Core77 Presents: Greener Gadgets Design Competition

— core77.com — SmartSwitch embeds intelligence into a traditionally simplistic device – the ordinary household light switch. With SmartSwitch, the... mindless activity of flipping a switch becomes an informed decision. Equipped with a network connection and a brake ... (more) Core77 Presents: Greener Gadgets Design Competition

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blog.makezine.com - 3/3/2009

Greener Gadgets 2009: THE WINNERS!

— blog.makezine.com — Full list! - Greener Gadgets 2009: THE WINNERS! It was a roller-coaster ride of a panel discussion... at the Live Greener Gadgets Design Competition Judging at the close of Friday's Greener Gadgets Conference in New York City. After a 10-minute ... (more) Greener Gadgets 2009: THE WINNERS!

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