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Less than 40% of US recycle old tech. Some are even taking a risky route, CNET finds

My iPhone 14 Pro's poor battery life forced me to upgrade to a new smartphone recently. Now the old phone is sitting in my house while I figure out a plan for it. I could trade it in with my cellphone ...
CNET

Trashing Your Old Tech Hurts the Environment and Your Wallet. Some Still Do It Anyways

Recycling or trading in your devices is a better way to reduce e-waste, but fewer than half of US adults do either. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven ...

Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to ...
The New York Times

Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones

No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline. No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and ...
BGR

10 Gadgets And Tech Items You Should Think Twice About Before Buying From Amazon

Amazon is arguably the most prominent retail logistics company in the world. You can purchase almost anything and receive it the next day with an Amazon Prime membership, which also bundles hundreds ...
MLive

When Big Tech moves in next door: Could Indiana data center town be Michigan’s future?

NEW CARLISLE, Ind. - Rounding into downtown, a hand-painted mural declares New Carlisle, Indiana “a nice place to visit, a great place to live.” One of the largest tech companies in the world thinks ...
Wired

Big Tech Signs White House Data Center Pledge With Good Optics and Little Substance

Several key tech companies signed a nonbinding pledge at the White House on Wednesday that the Trump administration claims will ensure that tech companies do not pass ...