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Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
8 months ago

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.
Tech industry
fromZDNET
2 weeks 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.
Miscellaneous
fromTNW | Future-Of-Work
4 months ago

A rising tide of e-waste threatens our health, the environment and the economy

The rise of AI technologies is expected to significantly increase e-waste production globally, challenging sustainability efforts and environmental safety.
fromZDNET
2 days ago
Gadgets

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

E-waste recycling is significantly lagging behind tech production, creating a sustainability crisis.
Using recycled materials in tech products like power banks can help mitigate e-waste issues.
fromEmployee Benefit News
2 months ago
Remote teams

How remote and hybrid work is impacting corporate sustainability

Hybrid and remote work impacts IT's sustainability efforts, increasing e-waste and burden on personal devices.
E-waste recycling remains low due to lack of policies and awareness globally.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
8 months ago

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.
Tech industry
fromZDNET
2 weeks 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.
Miscellaneous
fromTNW | Future-Of-Work
4 months ago

A rising tide of e-waste threatens our health, the environment and the economy

The rise of AI technologies is expected to significantly increase e-waste production globally, challenging sustainability efforts and environmental safety.
fromZDNET
2 days ago
Gadgets

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

E-waste recycling is significantly lagging behind tech production, creating a sustainability crisis.
Using recycled materials in tech products like power banks can help mitigate e-waste issues.
fromEmployee Benefit News
2 months ago
Remote teams

How remote and hybrid work is impacting corporate sustainability

Hybrid and remote work impacts IT's sustainability efforts, increasing e-waste and burden on personal devices.
E-waste recycling remains low due to lack of policies and awareness globally.
more#sustainability
fromThe Verge
4 days ago
Retirement

USAID decides not to collect former workers' abandoned devices

Workers must dispose of their own government-issued devices after termination, raising security and environmental concerns.
Bicycling
fromBikemag
3 weeks ago

This New Smartwatch Promises to be Repairable and Upgradable By its Owner

The UNA Watch empowers users to repair their devices, combatting tech disposability and e-waste.
#software-updates
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phones

Qualcomm and Google have agreed to offer up to eight years of software and security updates on new Android phones.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Information security

Chromebooks still set for scrap, even with 10-year lifecycle

Google pledged ten years of updates for new Chromebooks, but many existing models will still have limited support, possibly leading to waste.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Qualcomm wants to bring longer Android support to more phones

Qualcomm and Google have agreed to offer up to eight years of software and security updates on new Android phones.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Information security

Chromebooks still set for scrap, even with 10-year lifecycle

Google pledged ten years of updates for new Chromebooks, but many existing models will still have limited support, possibly leading to waste.
more#software-updates
Web frameworks
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Framework updates its 13-inch laptop with AMD's Ryzen 300 AI series chips

The 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.
fromITPro
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The 3G switch-off could create a tsunami of e-waste

The 3G switch-off will generate significant e-waste, costing businesses over £13 million and increasing environmental hazards.
Tech industry
fromZDNET
3 months ago

This might be the end of ChromeOS, but what's next could be better

ChromeOS Flex revitalizes old hardware but struggles with Android app support and competition against Apple in the evolving tech landscape.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU - here's what that means

EU mandates all gadgets to charge via USB-C from December 28th, 2024, reducing e-waste and improving consumer convenience.
#recycling
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling

Online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay must share recycling costs for electrical waste under new UK proposals, effective January 2026.
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded Gadgets

Rich nations waste $60 billion annually in critical metals by neglecting e-waste recycling, while dangerous recycling jobs flourish in West Africa.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling

Online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay must share recycling costs for electrical waste under new UK proposals, effective January 2026.
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded Gadgets

Rich nations waste $60 billion annually in critical metals by neglecting e-waste recycling, while dangerous recycling jobs flourish in West Africa.
more#recycling
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Wearables

Belkin recalls its BoostCharge Pro power bank due to fire risk

Belkin recalls charger due to overheating risk, safety measures advised for users.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why you should get rid of your black plastic spatula immediately

Toxic flame retardants found in black plastic household items may be due to contaminated recycling, posing health risks such as cancer and neurological damage.
Tech industry
fromITPro
6 months ago

With one year to go until Windows 10 end of life, here's what businesses should do to prepare

Businesses must prioritize migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 in order to avoid security vulnerabilities and e-waste issues.
#spotify
fromThe Verge
11 months ago
Cars

Spotify is refunding Car Thing owners before bricking their devices

Spotify is offering refunds for Car Thing dashboard accessory, discontinued after five months, users need to provide proof of purchase for refund.
fromRAIN News
11 months ago
Cars

Spotify kills Car Thing in product streamlining; "We understand it may be disappointing." Yup. - RAIN News

Spotify's discontinuation of Car Thing has left users frustrated and safety concerns unaddressed.
fromThe Verge
11 months ago
Cars

Spotify is refunding Car Thing owners before bricking their devices

Spotify is offering refunds for Car Thing dashboard accessory, discontinued after five months, users need to provide proof of purchase for refund.
fromRAIN News
11 months ago
Cars

Spotify kills Car Thing in product streamlining; "We understand it may be disappointing." Yup. - RAIN News

Spotify's discontinuation of Car Thing has left users frustrated and safety concerns unaddressed.
more#spotify
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