48 things we hate about tech
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Technology has made the world a better place – but it’s also made it much more annoying. Come with us as we unveil the 48 most irritating things in IT.
48. Chargers. A different charger for every single gadget, and a new type of charger whenever there’s a minor model upgrade. Brilliant.
47. Steve Jobs. Yes, the [...]
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How technology plans to save the planet
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There’s no doubt that our love of technology is contributing to climate change – but can technology become a force for good, saving us from fiery doom?
These ten technologies could help save the world, but are they real solutions or are we just fiddling while the planet goes to pot?
СЕКРЕТАРША. Break our oil addiction
EU scientists [...]
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The $75, one watt laptop
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Whatever happened to the $100 laptop? It became the $75, one watt laptop, that’s what. Ever since Intel ended its involvement in the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) project, the whole idea seemed to have gone quiet. So we thought we’d get in touch with the organisation to find out what’s happening – and whether [...]
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