Technology Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:46:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-32x32.png Technology Archives - Positive News 32 32 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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]]> Lab-grown meat: when will it hit the shelves? https://www.positive.news/society/lab-grown-meat-when-will-it-hit-the-shelves/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:06:33 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=411402 Lab-cultured meat has just been approved for consumption in the US. But it’s yet to appear on European plates. What’s the hold up?

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]]> Solar-powered lights, camera, action! The film studio powered by PV https://www.positive.news/society/the-film-studio-powered-by-community-energy/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:56:06 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=409303 A film studio has launched one of the largest community-powered rooftop arrays in the UK. Is grassroots energy finally coming of age?

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]]> Introducing the world’s first floating city https://www.positive.news/environment/introducing-the-worlds-first-floating-city-maldives/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:19:20 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=407362 Construction is underway in the Maldives for a floating city to house 20,000 people – a trailblazing solution to rising sea levels

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]]> How AI is helping to save the Amazon https://www.positive.news/environment/how-ai-is-helping-to-save-the-amazon/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:37:31 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=404875 Machine learning gets a bad rap, but when harnessed for good it can supercharge environmental work. Here's how

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