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ReadWrite
3 weeks ago
JavaScript

Here's one Japanese store's enterprising method of selling broken Intel chips - for less than $5

Selling broken Intel chips from a Gacha machine provides a quirky, low-cost alternative for consumers and a means for retailers to recoup cash. [ more ]
Cornell Chronicle
1 month ago
Data science

Repair, reuse, recycle old tech at the Earth Day Repair Fair | Cornell Chronicle

The Cornell Bowers CIS Earth Day Repair Fair aims to help the community extend the lifespan of devices, reduce e-waste, and change perceptions about computing. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Apple

Apple makes a major change that makes it easier to repair iPhones

Apple 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. [ more ]
The Drum
2 months ago
Online marketing

Dell tackles e-waste with giant 3D QR code installation at SXSW

53.6 million tons of electronics turn into e-waste annually, with only 17.4% getting recycled.
Dell launches a unique campaign at SXSW to address the e-waste crisis and promote responsible recycling of old technology. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Obscene Energy Demands of A.I.

Bitcoin mining consumes significant energy, producing high CO2 emissions and e-waste.
AI technology is also energy-intensive with the potential for similar growth trajectory. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago
Design

Lenovo's E-Waste Gets A New Life At The Annual Tech World Event As 3D Printed Furniture - Yanko Design

Lenovo and Aectual have collaborated to repurpose e-waste plastics into 3D-printed furniture, showcasing the possibilities of circularity and responsible consumption.
The partnership goes beyond recycling and demonstrates a commitment to innovation and sustainability. [ more ]
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