Tech Soup

OCTOBER 26, 2014

The European Union (EU) is the largest economy in the world and home to over 500 million people who discard vast numbers of electronic devices each year. million tons of electronic waste. In the United Kingdom alone, the average person will throw away over 3 tons of electronics in his or her lifetime. ICRS Goes to Europe.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2014

It provides some insight on why our discarded electronic devices are a problem everywhere. It’s a snippet from a larger infographic called E-Hazards: The Downside of Rapidly Evolving Technology by AlliedHealthWorld.com. It tells the story of the mounting international e-waste situation.

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JUNE 10, 2023

Entities eligible for Option A are states without active ACL ADPI State dementia-capability grants, with priority given to states that have not benefited from ADSSP grants since before 2014. Each entity can only hold one ADPI grant at a time.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

The March 2014 TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Challenge submission opens February 3, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and ends February 19, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St., Challenge Schedule.

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JULY 22, 2015

He has become one of the most famous users of assistive technology; the electronic speech synthesizer he uses is a well-known part of his persona. Stephen Hawking, perhaps one of the world's most famous modern theoretical physicists, lost his ability to speak in 1985. A unique company called VocaliD is working to change that.

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JANUARY 30, 2014

The March 2014 TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Challenge submission opens February 3, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and ends February 19, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St., Challenge Schedule.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2017

It is a little-known fact that remanufactured electronic devices are the most environmentally friendly way to acquire and use computers and other IT equipment. Here's why reusing electronic devices is the best option. We attained that strange accomplishment back in 2014. billion humans. How Much Does Reuse Save?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

Terms & Conditions: April 2014 TechSoup ‘Tech 4 Faith’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Challenge submission opens April 17, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and ends March 5, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St., Challenge Schedule.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

The May 2014 FCC Net Neutrality Ruling in a Nutshell. They got comments on creating a fast lane on the web by NTEN , Electronic Frontier Foundation , and TechFreedom as well. Make your voice heard via the Electronic Frontier Foundation comment form here. Here is what we think the ruling means for charities and libraries.

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JUNE 20, 2017

Panda associates ask every guest if they’d like to donate to underserved children in their community (either electronically or by using the coin collection box on the counter) and offer a round-up option to customers who hesitate or decline to donate a flat amount. The kicker,” Bronkowski adds, “is the bell.”

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, manufacturers showed of everything from smartwatches to fitness trackers to headbands that track brainwaves! Wearables, Smartphones, and Tablets Galore. As my colleague Jim Lynch noted in his January NPTech News column, wearable technology is hot this year.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Just tell us a little bit about yourself by October 20, 2014. October 2, 2014. The October 2014 TechSoup Cybersecurity Story Challenge (the "Challenge"). Challenge submission opens October 8, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and ends October 20, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. Ready to Enter?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

In fact several large electronics recycling companies, such as Sims Recycling Solutions , are retooling to do much more refurbishment work, due in part to depressed commodity prices on the metals they can reclaim through recycling. These programs are one big reason why refurbishment is now a significant part of the global recycling industry.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

The July 2014 TechSoup ‘Youth Impact’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Challenge submission opens July 1, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and ends July 19, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. Terms & Conditions. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St., Challenge Schedule.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

In honor of our Safer Online theme this month, our lead nonprofit tech news story is about a low-cost device that protects your electronics devices from data theft while you recharge them in places like airports, the "USB Condom." Welcome to TechSoup's September 2014 nonprofit technology news.

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JUNE 24, 2013

The number of cell phone users is expected to exceed the world's population by 2014. Get ready for Internet-connected smart devices that you’ll wear on your wrist or face or access in your car in 2014. In electronics, the new industry leader is a Chinese company called 360buy. billion souls.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2014

Finally, we offer our sincere congratulations to AbilityNet , the most excellent UK based accessibility charity, for winning the Digital Leaders 100 Award for 2014 in the NGO category. They are definitely a world leader in developing and educating all of us on electronic accessibility tools for disabled people.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

IDC has forecast that from 2009 to 2014 , worldwide IT spending will increase from $360 billion to $460 billion, a 5% compound annual growth rate. They're low-cost, they work well for many purposes, and there's a brilliant environmental case for electronics reuse.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

” IDC has forecast that from 2009 to 2014 , worldwide IT spending will increase from $360 billion to $460 billion, a 5% compound annual growth rate. They're low-cost, they work well for many purposes, and there's a brilliant environmental case for electronics reuse.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

It feels odd to use "CES" and "low-key" in the same sentence because the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is anything but. I've picked out a few mobile trends that nonprofits, charities, and libraries should keep an eye on in 2014. Need a 4G hotspot to go with your new smartphone?

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