Ireland’s Alchemy battles e-waste by giving Apple products a new life

Many of us have become accustomed to getting the newest, flashiest versions of our favourite gadgets, leaving yesterday’s tech destined for the dustbin. In 2022, the global economy produced 50…

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Influencers have made social media a booming market for counterfeit goods, study finds

Social media influencers are facilitating the trade in counterfeit goods, according to new research by Portsmouth University. After analysing surveys of 2,000 people in the UK, the study team found…

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VanMoof: What startups can learn from the rise and fall of an ebike superstar

Since launching in 2009, VanMoof, known for its sleek, high-tech city bikes, developed an almost cult-like following — from the streets of Amsterdam to New York.  Today, what was once…

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