- Wed Sep 1 2004 Plastic magnet breaks the mold
Researchers in England have made the first magnet made of plastic that works at room temperatures.
- Thu Mar 5 1998 Visa pushes banks to get smart
The card giant launches an initiative to get banks to upgrade their plastic, magnetic stripe cards to smart cards.
- Thu Feb 24 2005 When paying with plastic, why swipe? Just wave
Visa promises greater convenience with "contactless" payment cards, but will consumers and merchants bite?
- Thu Oct 1 2009 The metal lunchbox is back
A stainless-steel eco-friendly lunch kit for kids.
- Thu Aug 20 2009 Flashlight + flexible tripods = Gorillatorch
A new flashlight that comes with three flexible magnetic legs to stay put on any surface.
- Mon Nov 30 2009 Top 20 tough iPhone cases
If you're someone who puts a premium on protecting your iPhone, check out these ultraprotective iPhone cases that will help your iPhone survive a fall without a scratch, let alone a broken screen.
- Tue Mar 3 2009 Art of mastering music: Getting better all the time
Engineer Alan Silverman has mastered albums by Norah Jones, Keith Richards, Dolly Parton, and Rufus Wainwright.
- Fri Sep 18 2009 Cool new tools from Pyrex
These days, Pyrex is more than just glass. These new BPA-free plastics, silicone, and metal kitchen gadgets and tools are easy and fun to use.
- Wed Nov 14 2007 Photos: Cracking open the Nabaztag Wi-Fi rabbit
That little plastic blinky rabbit: Some say it'll follow you around like a personal assistant one day. What makes it work?
- Tue Sep 8 2009 You can take notes on this mouse pad
On the surface it looks like just another plastic mouse pad. But write on the surface with a stylus or even your fingertips and you'll be able to scribble quick notes to yourself.




