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The cathode-ray tube (CRT) is, for all intents and purposes, dead. Long the predominant technology for TVs, computer monitors, and more, CRTs have given way to beautiful flat-panel monitors, mostly LCDs.

But while the CRT is dead, it can't be forgotten -- not with somewhere around two billion pounds of obsolete TVs, computer monitors and other hardware that's reaching the end of its product lifecycle. What to do with all of that e-waste -- in particular, the lead-laden glass from old picture tubes -- has become a major headache that promises to only get bigger.

Stumped for answers, industry is turning to the public for help. If you think you have an innovative use for CRT glass, your idea can earn all or part of a $10,000 prize. Read more

Sippy cups are a staple of the American family. While virtually all parents know that weaning baby from the bottle is inevitable, many assume that the sippy stage can go on well past babyhood for their spill-prone toddlers. However, speech pathologists warn that the leak-proof spouts that parents and tots love so much may be just as problematic for a child's dental health as bottles. Read more

Apple is famous for its splashy press conferences, which typically involve a big product launch (and sometimes "one more thing.") From the iPod to the iPhone, many of their products have been technological game-changers that inspire fierce customer loyalty. Rumors abound about Apple's next big thing. Will it be a phone/tablet hybrid? An iWatch? Or something else? Here's a look at Apple's splashiest product launches from the past decade or so, as well as a glimpse into their future.

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Here's a secret: Many top home fitness celebrities post free workouts on YouTube. But of the more than 600,000 videos that come up when searching for "fitness workouts," which is the best?

I looked past the muscle and the rippling physiques of the most popular fitness channels to put together this guide of who to follow and who to forgo (without critiquing their methods or effectiveness), so you know what to expect and can choose the right workouts for your goals. Read on. Read more