How and where to buy refurbished tech onlineBuying refurbished tech is cost-effective and environmentally friendly, offering quality alternatives to new models.
How repair shops are giving broken devices a new lease of lifeThe Fixing Factory in Camden exemplifies efforts in the UK to promote repair culture and reduce e-waste.
The right to repair electronics is now law in 3 states. Is Big Tech complying?New laws now require manufacturers in several U.S. states to make repair materials available, promoting sustainability and consumer rights.
Generative AI Could Generate Millions More Tons of E-Waste by 2030Generative AI's growth significantly impacts energy consumption and electronic waste, necessitating urgent attention to its environmental effects.
A rising tide of e-waste threatens our health, the environment and the economyThe rise of AI technologies is expected to significantly increase e-waste production globally, challenging sustainability efforts and environmental safety.
E-waste from AI computers could 'escalate beyond control' DW 10/28/2024Generative AI is expected to significantly increase global e-waste, potentially reaching 2.5 million tons annually by 2030 if waste reduction measures are not taken.
How and where to buy refurbished tech onlineBuying refurbished tech is cost-effective and environmentally friendly, offering quality alternatives to new models.
How repair shops are giving broken devices a new lease of lifeThe Fixing Factory in Camden exemplifies efforts in the UK to promote repair culture and reduce e-waste.
The right to repair electronics is now law in 3 states. Is Big Tech complying?New laws now require manufacturers in several U.S. states to make repair materials available, promoting sustainability and consumer rights.
Generative AI Could Generate Millions More Tons of E-Waste by 2030Generative AI's growth significantly impacts energy consumption and electronic waste, necessitating urgent attention to its environmental effects.
A rising tide of e-waste threatens our health, the environment and the economyThe rise of AI technologies is expected to significantly increase e-waste production globally, challenging sustainability efforts and environmental safety.
E-waste from AI computers could 'escalate beyond control' DW 10/28/2024Generative AI is expected to significantly increase global e-waste, potentially reaching 2.5 million tons annually by 2030 if waste reduction measures are not taken.
So You Bought a Humane Ai Pin. Here's What You Can Do NextHumane AI Pin is discontinued, leaving early adopters with non-functional devices and no refunds.
Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phonesQualcomm and Google have agreed to offer up to eight years of software and security updates on new Android phones.
Chromebooks still set for scrap, even with 10-year lifecycleGoogle pledged ten years of updates for new Chromebooks, but many existing models will still have limited support, possibly leading to waste.
Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phonesQualcomm and Google have agreed to offer up to eight years of software and security updates on new Android phones.
Chromebooks still set for scrap, even with 10-year lifecycleGoogle pledged ten years of updates for new Chromebooks, but many existing models will still have limited support, possibly leading to waste.
Framework updates its 13-inch laptop with AMD's Ryzen 300 AI series chipsThe updated Framework 13 features a new AMD processor and modular upgrades for sustainability.Framework's design focuses on user repairability, reducing e-waste with each new version.
Massive ad for new cellphone sparks outrage: 'They're not even pretending anymore'Apple's advertising encourages overconsumption, contributing to significant environmental pollution and e-waste.Consumer obsession with new technology leads to waste and harmful environmental impacts.
The 3G switch-off could create a tsunami of e-wasteThe 3G switch-off will generate significant e-waste, costing businesses over £13 million and increasing environmental hazards.
Massive ad for new cellphone sparks outrage: 'They're not even pretending anymore'Apple's advertising encourages overconsumption, contributing to significant environmental pollution and e-waste.Consumer obsession with new technology leads to waste and harmful environmental impacts.
The 3G switch-off could create a tsunami of e-wasteThe 3G switch-off will generate significant e-waste, costing businesses over £13 million and increasing environmental hazards.
Apple pulls remaining Lightning-based devices from European storesApple has halted the sales of iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe due to the new EU directive for USB-C charging.
The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU - here's what that meansEU mandates all gadgets to charge via USB-C from December 28th, 2024, reducing e-waste and improving consumer convenience.
USB-C gets a bit more universal as the EU's mandate goes into effectApple is transitioning to USB-C, complying with EU's latest charging regulations.
Apple pulls remaining Lightning-based devices from European storesApple has halted the sales of iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series in Europe due to the new EU directive for USB-C charging.
The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU - here's what that meansEU mandates all gadgets to charge via USB-C from December 28th, 2024, reducing e-waste and improving consumer convenience.
USB-C gets a bit more universal as the EU's mandate goes into effectApple is transitioning to USB-C, complying with EU's latest charging regulations.
This might be the end of ChromeOS, but what's next could be betterChromeOS Flex revitalizes old hardware but struggles with Android app support and competition against Apple in the evolving tech landscape.
Cheap MacBooks vs. Android Laptops: Google's plan to make desktop Linux a realityChromeOS Flex revitalizes old hardware but struggles with app support and x86 limitations.
This might be the end of ChromeOS, but what's next could be betterChromeOS Flex revitalizes old hardware but struggles with Android app support and competition against Apple in the evolving tech landscape.
Cheap MacBooks vs. Android Laptops: Google's plan to make desktop Linux a realityChromeOS Flex revitalizes old hardware but struggles with app support and x86 limitations.
Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recyclingOnline marketplaces like Amazon and eBay must share recycling costs for electrical waste under new UK proposals, effective January 2026.
The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded GadgetsRich nations waste $60 billion annually in critical metals by neglecting e-waste recycling, while dangerous recycling jobs flourish in West Africa.
This Sponge Captures the Teeny Bits of Gold in Electronic WasteA self-building sponge efficiently collects gold from e-waste, offering a greener alternative to harsh processing methods.The sponge's design integrates graphene and chitosan for effective gold ion absorption.
Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recyclingOnline marketplaces like Amazon and eBay must share recycling costs for electrical waste under new UK proposals, effective January 2026.
The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded GadgetsRich nations waste $60 billion annually in critical metals by neglecting e-waste recycling, while dangerous recycling jobs flourish in West Africa.
This Sponge Captures the Teeny Bits of Gold in Electronic WasteA self-building sponge efficiently collects gold from e-waste, offering a greener alternative to harsh processing methods.The sponge's design integrates graphene and chitosan for effective gold ion absorption.
Spotify is refunding Car Thing owners before bricking their devicesSpotify is offering refunds for Car Thing dashboard accessory, discontinued after five months, users need to provide proof of purchase for refund.
Spotify kills Car Thing in product streamlining; "We understand it may be disappointing." Yup. - RAIN NewsSpotify's discontinuation of Car Thing has left users frustrated and safety concerns unaddressed.
Spotify shuts down Car Thing, and now owners have one last chance at a refundSpotify has discontinued its Car Thing device, offering refunds through January 14, 2025, while encouraging users to dispose of it properly.
Spotify is refunding Car Thing owners before bricking their devicesSpotify is offering refunds for Car Thing dashboard accessory, discontinued after five months, users need to provide proof of purchase for refund.
Spotify kills Car Thing in product streamlining; "We understand it may be disappointing." Yup. - RAIN NewsSpotify's discontinuation of Car Thing has left users frustrated and safety concerns unaddressed.
Spotify shuts down Car Thing, and now owners have one last chance at a refundSpotify has discontinued its Car Thing device, offering refunds through January 14, 2025, while encouraging users to dispose of it properly.
Belkin recalls its BoostCharge Pro power bank due to fire riskBelkin recalls charger due to overheating risk, safety measures advised for users.
Why you should get rid of your black plastic spatula immediatelyToxic flame retardants found in black plastic household items may be due to contaminated recycling, posing health risks such as cancer and neurological damage.
Power-sucking GenAI also set to create mountain of e-wasteGenAI could produce up to 2.5 million tons of e-waste by 2030 without proper interventions, highlighting a critical environmental concern.
With one year to go until Windows 10 end of life, here's what businesses should do to prepareBusinesses must prioritize migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 in order to avoid security vulnerabilities and e-waste issues.
How To Extend the Life of Your SmartphoneAmericans are waiting longer to replace phones, improving e-waste sustainability.
EU directive to make 8M imported used phones unavailableThe EU's new USB-C mandate may render eight million used smartphones obsolete, significantly impacting the secondary market.
People are returning Humane AI Pins faster than Humane can sell them, report saysHumane AI Pins were returned at a faster rate than sold between May and August, leading to over $1,000,000 worth of returned products.
Here's one Japanese store's enterprising method of selling broken Intel chips - for less than $5Selling broken Intel chips from a Gacha machine provides a quirky, low-cost alternative for consumers and a means for retailers to recoup cash.
Apple makes a major change that makes it easier to repair iPhonesApple is planning to allow select iPhone models to receive used genuine Apple parts for repair, signaling a positive step for the 'right to repair' movement.