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Macrumors.com: Apple Denies Reports of Mac Pros Emitting Toxic Fumes

Earlier this week, a report posted to a French newspaper claimed that an odor being emitted from some Mac Pros could actually be toxic fumes. A scientist quoted in the article says the odor contains several toxins, including benzene. Prolonged exposure to benzene raises the risk for diseases, including cancer. An Apple spokesperson spoke to Macworld and stated that they have not found any evidence to prove this claim, but states they will continue to investigate it. A strange startup odor has been noted by some Mac Pro owners on Apple's discussion forums. (Additional Website Details)

French newspaper says Macs cause cancer

The Liberation of France says an oft-noticed smell emitted by Apple's Mac Pro desktop computers is caused by a combination of toxins, including benzene, which is known to cause leukemia. (Additional Website Details)

Guardan.co.uk: Your life will be flashed before your eyes

Prototype contact lenses that include LEDs and circuits could become a tiny personal display (Additional Website Details)

Laptops Are Crippling Us

I am about to take a huge step back... going against a trend. Why? It's simple: laptops are unhealthy. Well, that's an understatement. They are crippling us. It's really simple, says the Harvard Medical School. (Additional Website Details)

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Volume risks of MP3 players sounded out

Users of the earbuds and the supra-aural headphones turned the volume up that could cause lasting damage if regularly used for more than 72 mi per day. The average volume used with canalphones would be safe for 14 hours of use daily. (Additional Website Details)

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