ames Beard Award winner Elissa Altman's book about her relationships with food and those she loves is a bargain right now for Kindle.

Introverts rejoice at the launch of a new 'anti-social' media app that can help you avoid unpleasant situations.

New empathy-building app lets you swap lives with people you don’t know.

In your phone. Or down the street at the supermarket.

It's a defining moment for CEO Tim Cook, who is fighting to keep iPhones locked, even in the face of terrorism.

Talk about blowing things way out of proportion.

Everything from the way we tell time to the way we measure things and plug in our phones is screwed up.

NBC’s Adrienne Mong ventures inside one of China’s fake Apple stores to look at the bogus products being sold under the guise of the legitimate American tec

'Reading Rainbow' host LeVar Burton demonstrates a new app aimed at getting kids to love reading.

When we heard about Food52's Holiday Recipes and Party Planning Guide ($3.99 for iPad and iPhone), we thought this app from New York Times writers Amanda Hesser

Apple’s suppliers are reportedly preparing to release a new miniature iPad in Q4 2013.

Dog trainer Anna Jane Grossman provides private iPad lessons to dogs, where she teaches them to nose the screen to activate apps.

Improve your study habits and track your learning progress with these 5 study-aid apps.

These apps will help you find wines that pair with your menu, choose bottles as gifts, and keep track of the bottles you really enjoyed.

Filmmaker Josh Seftel bought his mother an iPad last year and turned her into a YouTube sensation. In the process, he the two developed an even closer bond.

To celebrate the 30th birthday of Macintosh, Apple filmed an ad entirely on an iPhone and aired it during the Super Bowl.

Not all so-called green home gadgets are as green as you think. What to do? Play a game of Inspector Green Gadget.

Is organic bottled water "eco-chic?" I don't think so!

Get savvy about the labels that prove a product's eco-merit.

Major brands continue to fund hate speech in the midst of major green makeovers. Will they be called out?

New York magazine thinks that the Planet Green series, World's Greenest Homes, is more peacocky than practical. What do you think?

Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, WWF, Sierra Club -- are the biggest environmental NGO's losing credibility by receiving funds from major corpora

A label is popping up on chicken in the meat case. Here's what you should know about it.

Network's "EcoAd" campaign misleads consumers, say four environmental organizations.

From the "naive consumer vs candy company" files, a mom sues confection corporation, Ferrero USA, for suggesting Nutella as part of a healthy breakfast.

CTO of Big Green Innovations, a unit of IBM's Smarter Planet Initiative, lays out 5 key project areas.

In an effort to encourage residents to pedal to work, Minneapolis is making strides in bike-friendly commuting. Learn why we should follow their lead.

North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men'

Study debunks the myth that telecommuters are disconnected and thus less productive. Results from the study were published in the June issue of Communication Mo

Trophy Bicycle Holders offer a smart, space-saving storage solution in the form of two 'iconic silhouettes.'

An ultra-low emission zone for London by 2020.

American workers either don't get paid vacation days, or they are afraid to use them.

9 dying professions being kept alive by dedicated diehards

About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it.

It could be yours if you're a serious chocoholic and willing to relocate.

Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it.

If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions.

92 countries lack a national policy that grants fathers paid paternity leave, including the United States.

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.

Vivienne Harr ran a lemonade stand for 365 days straight to help end child slavery. And she's not done yet.

This EarthEcho Expedition takes an in-depth look at dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay — and hopes to get kids involved in finding the answer.

Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with this story about a young teen shining in her STEM field.

Matthew Kaplan searched for a way to use peer pressure for good after seeing his own little brother get bullied in middle school.

This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports.

The Buddy Bench is designed to foster friendships and prevent the blues at playtime.

Cheesy trend saw a 450% growth in popularity this year.

This hot young scientist has created solutions to everything from helping communities survive a flood to helping his twin sisters learn how to ride their bikes.

Explore your inner artist all month long with these fun ideas to help kids create.

New report finds that women start dropping out of the sciences as soon as they graduate from high school.

Don't wait for April 22! Here is a month-long list of eco-awesome activities you can do to celebrate the planet every day.