Earth News

The winners and losers of a pandemic-induced decline in e-waste

What the decline in electronic purchases throughout the pandemic could mean for people from every corner of the globe.

20/06/2021

United Kingdom

'Sobriety tags' on offender's ankle fight alcohol-related crime in UK

The electronic devices analyse offenders' sweat and alert the probation service if they detect alcohol.

31/03/2021

Earth News

UK consumers will soon have a 'right to repair' on goods they buy

Fixing and updating electronics is cheaper and more energy efficient than buying new ones.

10/03/2021

Earth News

UN report shows our electronic waste is worth billions

The UN estimates that the total value of retrievable materials from dumped and burned electronics is €50 billion.

03/07/2020

Earth News

Designer creates stunning dresses from discarded electrical wires

Could this innovative design be the future of sustainable textile development?

18/06/2020

Earth News

The single-use screens thrown away after 59 seconds

This tech revolution could spell disaster for the environment

15/01/2020

World News

Euroviews. It’s not just carbon emissions posing a threat. Tech waste is a climate disaster in waiting ǀ View

Is the climate conversation suffering from its singular focus on carbon emissions, and developing huge, dangerous blind spots towards other environmental threats like electronic waste?

10/12/2019

Germany

Meet the flying taxi that could revolutionise how we move around

Meet the flying taxi that could revolutionise how we move around.

06/11/2019

Sci-Tech

From smart trousers to flying taxis, Japan drives innovation at Berlin IFA exhibition

In partnership with The Government of Japan

What are the next trends in consumer electronics and home appliances? The answers are easy to find at one of the world’s leading trade shows - IFA in Berlin.

20/09/2019

Ghana

Europe's electronic waste ends up at this toxic landfill in Ghana

This is one of Africa’s biggest electronic waste scrapyards and it's filled with the remnants of Europe's discarded electronic devices.

27/07/2019

Ecotech

Battery powered sky taxis: the future of travel?

Electronic and hybrid planes have taken centre stage at the International Paris Air Show.

20/06/2019

World News

Mobile World Congress: security challenges in a hyper-connected world

Mobile World Congress: security challenges in a hyper-connected world

28/02/2019

World News

EU e-waste 'illegally' exported to developing countries: Report

Electronic waste contains toxic substances that pose considerable environmental and health risks.

07/02/2019

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Robots at CES: From live interpreters to painters

At Las Vegas gadget show CES, Google is showcasing new features of its voice-enabled digital assistant.

09/01/2019

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World's biggest tech show opens with rollable TVs and robots galore

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's biggest tech and gadget show, opened its doors on Tuesday with thousands of technology enthusiasts heading to Las Vegas to get a peek at the latest innovations

09/01/2019

Turkey

Turkish President announces plan to boycott US electronics

This follows a worsening of relations between the two countries, with the US imposing tariffs on Turkish metal exports last week.

14/08/2018

United Kingdom

A teacher is our second #Europeanhero

Elaine Manton motivates girls at Loreto Grammar School for Girls and beyond to take up STEM subjects and win prizes for their innovations. She constantly refreshes the curriculum and takes inspiration from other STEM teachers around the globe.

07/06/2018

Economy

Kenichiro Yoshida named new Sony chief executive

Yoshida will replace Kazuo Hirai on April 1.

02/02/2018

China

Inside a mobile phone test lab

Euronews takes you on a 360 visit to a mobile phone test lab

26/01/2018

USA

The best - and worst - gadgets unveiled at Las Vegas show

The best new consumer technology is on display in Las Vegas at CES 2018

09/01/2018