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fromiRunFar
1 week ago

Repairing Your GPS Watch: Current Options from Coros, Garmin, and Suunto

Buying a GPS watch isn't a casual purchase. Most runners are dropping somewhere between $300 and $800 on a device they expect to last years. At that price, you're not just paying for battery life or training metrics. You're buying into a promise of reliability, toughness, and support if something goes sideways. But when things do break - and they do - the story often falls apart. Cracked screens. Busted buttons. Dead batteries. None of these issues should mean a watch is done for,
Wearables
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Popular Apple device is now OBSOLETE

Apple has officially added the Apple Watch Series 1 to its 'obsolete' list, meaning users will lack support for repairs or parts.
Apple
Mobile UX
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

A mess of its own making: Google nerfs second Pixel phone battery this year

Google's software updates are rendering older Pixel phones unusable, raising concerns about battery reliability and waste.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Councilmembers sponsor Brooklyn Laptop Fix-a-thon to address upcoming Windows 10 expiration

The upcoming expiration of Microsoft Windows 10 support could lead to an estimated 400 million obsolete machines worldwide, significantly increasing e-waste.
Brooklyn
#circular-economy
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
Environment

Businesses and charities urge UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics to tackle e-waste and cut household costs

fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
Environment

Businesses and charities urge UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics to tackle e-waste and cut household costs

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Businesses and charities call for UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics

Scrapping VAT on repaired and refurbished electronics would help households reduce costs and promote a circular economy.
fromBikemag
3 months ago

Broken Smartwatch? Coros' New Replacement Program Has You Back to Tracking Miles Within a Week

Coros now offers a third choice for smartwatch repair: exchange select models for a factory refurbished replacement at a cost significantly lower than buying a new device.
Bicycling
fromThe Local Germany
1 year ago

Where can I dispose my old electronics in Germany?

In Germany, throwing electronic waste in mixed trash is illegal; supermarkets and electronics stores act as designated drop-off points to safely dispose of e-waste.
Germany news
Cooking
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

The Ultimate Guide To Recycling Kitchen Appliances - Tasting Table

Proper appliance disposal is crucial for environmental health. Recycling helps combat the growing e-waste crisis.
#sustainability
fromZDNET
3 months ago
European startups

This power bank sets a whole new standard for me - but not in the way you're expecting

fromZDNET
4 months ago
Gadgets

I finally found a power bank with a wireless charging pad, and it's sustainably-made

fromInfoQ
4 months ago
Software development

How Developers Can Eliminate Software Waste and Reduce Climate Impact

fromZDNET
3 months ago
European startups

This power bank sets a whole new standard for me - but not in the way you're expecting

fromZDNET
4 months ago
Gadgets

I finally found a power bank with a wireless charging pad, and it's sustainably-made

fromInfoQ
4 months ago
Software development

How Developers Can Eliminate Software Waste and Reduce Climate Impact

fromZDNET
3 months ago

Samsung is selling discounted Galaxy S24 phones if you don't mind refurbished (including the Ultra)

Samsung's Certified Renewed program offers refurbished Galaxy S24 smartphones at discounted prices, promoting e-waste reduction while ensuring quality comparable to new devices.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Samsung is selling refurbished Galaxy S24 phones at discounted prices (including the Ultra)

In honor of Earth Day, Samsung has launched its Certified Renewed program for Galaxy S24 series, promoting sustainable practices by offering refurbished flagship Android phones.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

USAID decides not to collect former workers' abandoned devices

The Trump administration will no longer collect government-issued devices from terminated USAID employees, leaving them responsible for disposal of sensitive equipment.
Retirement
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Back Market and iFixit join forces to help your devices last up to 10 years

The Trump administration's tariff indecision has led to market instability and increased tech prices, prompting interest in refurbished electronics as a budget-friendly alternative.
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