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International e-waste Day stories

Greenpeace calls out phone vendors

Nearly half of consumers think mobile phone manufacturers should be responsible for recycling their devices, according to a new survey by Greenpeace East Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016

iOS

Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?

SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016

ITrecycla

ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items

Obsolete technology items are being recycled by ITrecycla in New Zealand to recover valuable metals and protect the environment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016

DataCentre infrastructure

Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future

The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016

Unified Communications

Dead phones raise millions for Starship

Over a million discarded mobiles raise £1.8m for Starship's air ambulance, proving the power of recycling for charity.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014

Supply Chain

Ingram Micro reports record US$11.8 billion global sales

Ingram Micro announces Q4 record sales of $11.8bn, up 4 percent YoY, with gross profit of $710m. Outlook strong for 2014.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014

Data Analytics

ICT provider in another Dimension when it comes to carbon

Dimension Data shines in climate change strategy, scoring 94/100 by CDP, leading the way in ICT sector's fight against global warming.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2014

Gaming

Android App Review: Blendoku

Blendoku: a deceptively simple colour gradient puzzle that evolves into a challenging, vibrant game. An ideal blend of fun and artistry.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013

Unified Communications

Tech advancements causing excessive E-waste

As tech advances, e-waste skyrockets with outdated gadgets piling up. Experts warn of fast-growing waste from incessant device upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012

Gaming

Mass Effect trilogy released

We're heading towards the holiday season and Bioware has announced the ultimate time-waster in the Mass Effect trilogy.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2012

MMO

Conversation starters

This website archives some of the weirdest, most interesting, and above all, random, facts you will ever come across.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011

Clean technologies

Cloud as foundation for sustainable organisations

There are plenty of green benefits from Cloud computing, says Alison Rowe, Global Executive Director Sustainability, Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011