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These 10 technologies are most likely to help save planet Earth

In an uncertain future, these technologies can be a force for progress. Of course, number one could also spell our doom.

September 13, 2019 by Greg Nichols

Steve Jobs: seven ways he taught us to 'think different'

'The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.'

October 5, 2011 by Joe McKendrick

HP opens first wind-cooled green data center; most efficient to date

Hewlett-Packard has opened its newest green data center in northeast England, cooled entirely by cold wind blowing off the North Sea.

February 11, 2010 by Andrew Nusca

The technology enabling Alibaba to sell $30.8 billion in Double 11 goods

From artificial intelligence to datacentre cooling, machine learning, and blockchain, Alibaba used new technology to surpass its record 11.11 Global Shopping Festival sales figure set last year by 45.3 billion yuan.

November 11, 2018 by Asha Barbaschow

Tech Policy Summit: Solving the energy problem

Floyd Kvamme kicked off the Tech Policy Summit, which is advertised as a non-partisan conference attended by tech industry insiders, investors, policymakers, non-profit leaders, regulators and legal experts to "examine critical policy issues affecting technology innovation and adoption in Silicon Valley and beyond.

February 26, 2007 by Dan Farber

Rupert Goodwins' Diary

Hola! Rupert to Earth, Rupert to Earth, come in Earth...

July 16, 1999 by Rupert Goodwins

Rupert Goodwins' Diary

Monday 17/4/1999Whew! What a couple of weeks. Holidaying in Greece where a raddled old rock-star friend is marrying an incandescently beautiful Katarina.

May 21, 1999 by Rupert Goodwins

The RBA, ruthlessness and robots

For the Reserve Bank of Australia, every minute of downtime could potentially cost more than AU$40 million.

February 13, 2007 by Angus Kidman

China files WTO complaint against EU solar subsidies

Asian giant claims subsidies provided by certain European Union member states affect the sale of Chinese photovoltaic products in the region, as the trade dispute between both parties deepens.

November 5, 2012 by Jamie Yap

HP 2010 Sustainability Performance Report - a mixed bag

HP publishes its 10th annual sustainability report with good news on energy, climate and product environmental responsibility. The company for the first time takes us through the sustainability performance of its portfolio. However, HP hasn't yet set targets for conflict minerals, supplier audits and transparency is ratcheting downward. Also down is HP's level of product donations though cash donations are up. Other commentators have noted HP is maybe green muting but as the largest global IT player shouldn't it lead from the front?

May 10, 2011 by James Farrar