Standouts in Tech: Drones, Virtual Reality, Instant Translation and A.I.

Farhad Manjoo picks four products from 2014 that are bringing the future closer.

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Recycling Electronic Waste Responsibly: Excuses Dwindle

With more retail chains offering drop-off bins, and as certifying boards hold recyclers to high standards, it is becoming easier to properly dispose of old devices.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/01/technology/personaltech/recycling-electronic-waste-responsibly-excuses-dwindle.html?_r=1

Video: Recycle Electronics the Greener Way

Before you throw away your old devices, consider recycling the valuable materials inside them. It’s an easy way to reduce your environmental footprint and maybe make some cash, too.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/personaltech/100000003423472/recycle-electronics-the-greener-way.html

ThinkUp Helps the Social Network User See the Online Self

A service lets a person monitor his or her Facebook or Twitter account, for more awareness of one’s online image.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/01/technology/personaltech/thinkup-helps-the-social-network-user-see-the-online-self.html?_r=1

Qwant Wants to Be Alternative to Google

A search engine called Qwant is trying to tap into growing anger in Europe that Google holds too much control over how people surf the Web.

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Just for Laughs: Fake Mustaches and Cat Translations, on Your Smartphone

Humor apps for the smartphone offer everything from lowbrow sight gags to wickedly biting comic strips.

from BWCWeb http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/01/technology/personaltech/just-for-laughs-fake-mustaches-and-cat-translations-on-your-smartphone.html?_r=1

Video: Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

Apps that help you count down to the new year and keep your resolutions when we get there: New Year Countdown, Breeze and Day One.

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