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Repair and reuse: inside Europe’s refurbished tech market

Technological devices are getting more powerful — and certainly more expensive. Smartphones, in particular, are leading the way: high-end models easily exceed a thousand euros, yet they are typically used for just over two years. But a shift is underway, driven by the refurbished market.

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Robots wow crowds at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas drew large crowds on its second day. Robots and AI helpers took centre stage at the Consumer Electronics Show, featuring everything from cyber pets to laundry-folding machines.

Economy

EU is 'concerned' as China restricts exports of rare earths

A freshly announced list of rare earth restrictions from China sparked the Commission's reaction, spokespeople saying the European Commission is 'studying the details'.

Tech News

Quantum mechanics discovery may make electronics more efficient

Spintronics researchers discovered a new mechanism to generate strong spin currents that could bring us a step closer to low-power, high-performance memory and processors.

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Ecotech

Body heat could replace the need for batteries with this breakthrough

Using your body heat to power a watch or personal air conditioning system? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds.

Earth News

How your bag of old cables could power Europe’s wind turbines

UK households contain 38,449 tonnes of copper in old electricals, enough to build 1,240 copper Statues of Liberty.

Home

IFA Berlin at 100: Tech highlights from this year's electronics fair

Lighter, faster, more practical: IFA Berlin's hundreds of exhibitors showed off their latest innovations in electronics for consumers and pros alike.

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IFA Berlin: Manufacturers present tech solutions to cut energy bills

How can you slash the energy used at home? New kitchen and household appliances can make a difference, manufacturers say at the IFA Berlin electronics show.

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IFA Berlin 2024: Best AI-powered innovations to run your home

How can AI and other tech help make running your home and kitchen more efficient? There were plenty of new ideas from top manufacturers at IFA Berlin.

Design

Hisense celebrates giant TV designs with global sales surge

After an incredible summer of football at the Euro 2024 championship, Euronews Culture take a closer look at one of the tournament’s unsung heroes, Hisense, the design obsessed global electronics firm which provided the giant screens at Germany’s record-breaking fan parks.

Markets

ASML results spook market as sales drop below expectations

Net sales for the Dutch semiconductor firm seen as disappointing, coming in at 21.6% lower than predicted.

Culture news

Teen gamer becomes first to finish 'unbeatable' Tetris

Teenager Willis Gibson managed on 21 December to trigger a kill screen on Level 157, which the gaming world takes as a victory over the game.

Earth News

Apple Watch: Can a device truly be ‘carbon neutral’?

While Apple's actions are positive, they do not solve the problem of e-waste, experts say.

Earth News

Why you should think twice before buying the new iPhone 15

Apple's latest model includes a universal charging point, but the environmental cost of upgrading your mobile is not to be ignored.

Culture news

A Euronews Culture beginner’s guide to esports

Have you slept through the rise of esports? We're here to help you catch up on everything you need to know about the global phenomenon.

World News

Euroviews. Products should be built to last, not break down prematurely

If consumers can confidently trust the lifespan of their product, they will be more inclined to use them longer and less likely to be swayed into replacing them too soon, Els Bruggeman and Luisa Crisigiovanni write.