When Apple announced that the its new lineups of iPhone 12s won’t come with accessories such as a wall charger or earbuds, many consumers were annoyed, dismissing it as a purely economic move on Apple’s part. But from an environmental perspective, it’s a great move. To start … [Read more...] about Apple removes chargers and earbuds from new iPhones to cut waste
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Novel material could make digital screens bend and heal themselves
Imagine a digital screen that’s not only bendable but can also heal itself when it cracks. Thanks to a novel material developed by an astute team of scientists, that may soon be actually possible. Coming from the NUS Institute for Health Innovation & Technology, the new … [Read more...] about Novel material could make digital screens bend and heal themselves
EU to force makers of smartphones to install easily replaceable batteries
Back in the age of flip phones, replacing cellphone batteries used to be quite easy. Now, however, smartphones keep their battery compartments sealed off, meaning that users often have to replace the entire device or navigate a complicated repair process when they can no longer … [Read more...] about EU to force makers of smartphones to install easily replaceable batteries
Raising flourishing adults in a world ruled by electronics
On average, children spend more time with electronic screens than they do in school, or engaged with any other activity. Electronics even compete with sleep. One consequence is that children are exposed to over a million messages a year that are geared to instant … [Read more...] about Raising flourishing adults in a world ruled by electronics