Whether you repurpose it, rehome it, or recycle it, that dusty old computer in your closet may still be surprisingly valuable. Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural ...

My apartment is rife with black holes. There’s the space between my hamper and dresser, where garments that need mending go — never to re-emerge. There’s the smallest drawer in my kitchen, jam-packed ...

I guess you could call it a usual day in the office, phone ringing, guys out on a pretty big collection (7.5 tonne truck filled to the brim with old IT hardware) and Kev stripping down perfectly ...

End-of-life computers are frequently exported out of developed countries to developing ones, and a significant portion end up being recycled through informal, or "backyard," operations. While official ...

It is an undeniable fact that electronic appliances and devices have become an integral part of modern life. Computers specifically have become indispensable tools for conducting business worldwide, ...

In April, consulting firm Gartner Inc. reported that the 1 billionth PC had been sold – and the 2 billion mark may be reached as soon as 2008. But disposal of those PCs, when they reach the end of ...

SALT LAKE CITY -- Along with old pairs of skis, your Uncle Milton's bowling ball and the framed pictures of fruit from your failed attempt at "art," you may also have some old computers and ...

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ENVIRONMENT Toxic e-waste pollutes entire towns overseas - so veteran techie vowed to revolutionize the way we dump our outdated electronics After two decades in the software business with companies ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Zoe Thomas: This is your Tech News Briefing for Friday, December 17th. I'm Zoe ...