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Canon unveils Colorado XL-series printers for 3.2-metre graphics
Marketing Technologies

Canon unveils Colorado XL-series printers for 3.2-metre graphics

Canon launches the Colorado XL-series printers, offering 3.2m-wide UVgel printing for versatile, high-speed graphics on flexible and rigid media.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Charlotte robot promises eco-safe home building on Earth & Moon
Clean technologies

Charlotte robot promises eco-safe home building on Earth & Moon

Charlotte, a new robot by Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt, can build eco-friendly homes on Earth and the Moon up to 5,000 times faster than traditional methods.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Logitech unveils solar-powered keyboard with four-month charge
Clean technologies

Logitech unveils solar-powered keyboard with four-month charge

Logitech launches Signature Slim Solar+ K980 keyboard, powered by any light and lasting four months in darkness without recharging or battery changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Samsung unveils AI-powered washers with enhanced energy savings
Smart Home

Samsung unveils AI-powered washers with enhanced energy savings

Samsung unveils Bespoke AI Washer with 65% better energy efficiency and new AI-powered features, showcased alongside an upgraded laundry combo at IFA 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives
Clean technologies

Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives

Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
AI use in product design key to lowering environmental impact
Digital twins

AI use in product design key to lowering environmental impact

A report by Tech Mahindra and MIT highlights that 80% of a product's environmental impact is set at design, urging AI adoption for sustainable development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Ecommpay brings real-time climate action to payment checkout
Fintech

Ecommpay brings real-time climate action to payment checkout

Ecommpay integrates ekko's real-time carbon tracking and offsetting into its Hosted Payment Page, enabling eco-friendly checkout options for online shoppers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
LG unveils energy-saving smart fridges tailored for Europe
Smart Home

LG unveils energy-saving smart fridges tailored for Europe

LG launches new smart fridges in Europe, boasting up to 40% better energy efficiency and space-saving designs tailored to modern homes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset offers versatile, high-quality audio with Xbox support, 40-hour battery life, and cross-device Bluetooth connectivity.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

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Trust unveils Jersey Travel Backpack made from recycled PET
Clean technologies

Trust unveils Jersey Travel Backpack made from recycled PET

Trust International launches the Jersey Travel Backpack, made from 19 recycled PET bottles, offering sustainable, durable design for commuters and travellers at GBP £59.99.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
EFM unveils iPhone 17 cases with D3O tech & sustainability focus
Clean technologies

EFM unveils iPhone 17 cases with D3O tech & sustainability focus

EFM launches iPhone 17 cases with D3O tech in Australia, blending top impact protection and 99% recycled materials for eco-conscious users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Be.EV slashes ultra-rapid EV charging to 39p/kWh nationwide
Cartech

Be.EV slashes ultra-rapid EV charging to 39p/kWh nationwide

Be.EV cuts ultra-rapid EV charging to 39p/kWh, offering cheaper public charging for drivers lacking off-street parking across the UK.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Asanti, Sumillion & Northamber partner for greener UK IT
Hybrid Cloud

Asanti, Sumillion & Northamber partner for greener UK IT

Asanti Data Centres partners with Sumillion and Northamber to offer greener, sustainable IT infrastructure solutions across the UK, supporting ESG goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Sony Xperia 10 VII debuts in UK with new camera features
Clean technologies

Sony Xperia 10 VII debuts in UK with new camera features

Sony launches the Xperia 10 VII in the UK at GBP £399, featuring a new shutter button, improved cameras, 2-day battery life, and advanced display technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Durham University launches immersion cooling for greener HPC
Hyperscale

Durham University launches immersion cooling for greener HPC

Durham University adopts Midas' immersion cooling tech to boost high-performance computing energy efficiency and cut data centre emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Arinco delivers secure data platform for WA environmental sharing
Unified Communications

Arinco delivers secure data platform for WA environmental sharing

Arinco has launched a secure, scalable platform for Western Australia's Shared Environmental Analytics Facility to boost cross-sector data sharing and sustainable management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus
Digital Transformation

European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus

A Nexi survey of 28,000 Europeans reveals regional online payment preferences and growing demand for sustainable retail practices across the continent.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Alpha Ladder patents framework for carbon-backed stablecoins
Crypto

Alpha Ladder patents framework for carbon-backed stablecoins

Singapore's Alpha Ladder Group patents a framework for carbon-backed stablecoins, linking real-world decarbonisation projects to blockchain technology for greener finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025