Highlights from last week’s Game Developers Conference
New photography gadgets go beyond the smartphone camera
Tech devices are being reinvented with malleable materials
Alternative power chargers are harnessing energy from water, wind and fire
Gadgetry gives the blind improved capabilities in traditionally visual activities
No longer just for books, the library is receiving a modern makeover
Tablet surfaces are being used to drive consumer engagement in public places
New game- and app-compatible toys encourage multidimensional play
Crowdsourced solutions could improve our urban future
Tech wear-and-tear calls for specialized protection gear
New devices aim to improve the total sleep experience
Reactive technology adds an element of real-time to the music experience
Tech trade-in programs are reshaping the electronics aftermarket
Efforts to rebuild Detroit are taking off
Technology is modernizing fashion design in astounding new ways
Kinect fans are unlocking the device to devise creative new concepts
2011’s CES spotlight lands on innovation over inception
