Technology Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:29:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Technology Archives - Positive News 32 32 What’s a digital footprint and how can I shrink mine? https://www.positive.news/society/whats-a-digital-footprint-and-how-can-i-shrink-mine/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:57:52 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=487669 Our personal data is a prized asset that’s traded online without our knowledge. Here’s how to take back some agency

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]]> The innovations unleashing the power of design to create a more sustainable and fairer world https://www.positive.news/society/innovations-create-sustainable-fairer-world/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:39:50 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=485187 Is it possible to redesign everything we make to be in harmony with nature? These inspiring organisations say 'yes'

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]]> Indigenous communities get tech and training on vital early warning systems https://www.positive.news/society/indigenous-communities-rainforest-citizen-scientists/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:01:45 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=474878 Indigenous peoples are being mustered as citizen scientists in some of the world’s most remote rainforests

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]]> Becoming less visible online: five ways to shrink your digital footprint https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/how-to-reduce-your-digital-footprint/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:45:47 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=472405 As California’s pioneering ‘delete act’ progresses, here are five steps you can take today to become less visible online

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]]> Three good things: longlife tech to inspire us beyond our throwaway culture https://www.positive.news/science/innovation/longlife-tech-to-inspire-us-beyond-our-throwaway-culture/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:17:36 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=458931 We take a closer look at a laptop, phone and a vacuum cleaner that have been designed with a longer life in mind

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]]> The motley (star-studded) crew that paved the way for Norway’s EV revolution https://www.positive.news/society/the-crew-that-paved-the-way-for-norway-ev-revolution/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:03:52 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=447659 The unlikely trio drove a makeshift electric car across Norway in the 80s, to highlight that policies around EVs needed to move up a gear

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]]> EU approves draft law to regulate AI – here’s how it will work https://www.positive.news/science/eu-approves-draft-law-to-regulate-ai-how-it-works/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:05:17 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=438223 The first legislation in the world dedicated to regulating AI could become a blueprint for others nations to follow. Here’s what to expect

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]]> Six bright ideas to wipe out waste https://www.positive.news/society/six-bright-ideas-to-wipe-out-waste-circular-economy/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:44:41 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=430273 From mushroom packaging to an app that’s helping clean the Nile, these solutions to pollution are up for a prestigious award

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]]> ‘AI is here. It’s time to be more human’ https://www.positive.news/society/the-robots-are-coming-its-time-to-be-more-human-chatgpt/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:22:29 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=424142 It writes songs, stories and essays, and might take your job. Hell, it’s gunning for mine. How to respond to ChatGPT?

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]]> Medical drones are saving lives and coming to skies near you https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/health/medical-drones-are-saving-lives-and-coming-to-skies-near-you/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:50:52 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=413041 The unmanned vehicles are being deployed across the UK and beyond to deliver lifesaving medical treatment

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