Paying With Cash or Data: The Real Cost of “Smart” Devices
Smart devices aren’t really cheap — you just pay in data instead of cash. From Amazon Echo to budget smart plugs, every connected gadget collects something about you. Paying more for privacy-focused tech keeps your data local, while cheaper devices turn your home into part of the cloud. In 2025, the real choice is simple: pay once with money, or keep paying with your data.
The Hidden Cost of Cloud Storage: Where Your Data Really Lives
The cloud feels limitless, but it isn’t. Every photo, file, and backup you upload lives on power-hungry servers that burn electricity and water 24/7. Cloud storage makes life easy, but it hides a heavy environmental cost — one we can reduce with smarter, more sustainable digital habits.
Is Refurbished Tech Worth It In 2025?
Refurbished tech has gone from second-rate to smart choice. With savings up to 50% and quality that rivals new, buying refurbished cuts costs and e-waste without compromise. In 2025, it’s not about settling for less — it’s about buying smarter and keeping good tech in use longer.
Why Battery Swapping Died - and Why it Needs to Come Back
Not long ago, replacing a phone battery took two minutes and no tools. Today, glued cases and sealed designs make it nearly impossible — feeding e-waste, shortening device lifespans, and locking users into upgrades they don’t need. Bringing back swappable batteries could mean longer-lasting tech, real repair freedom, and a cleaner future.
The UK’s “Online Safety Act”
The UK’s new Online Safety Act is being sold as a way to protect children online — but it could end up restricting how freely adults access information.
Under the law, Ofcom gains sweeping powers to force websites and platforms to remove or filter “harmful” content, introduce age checks, and even face fines or criminal charges for non-compliance.
The UK’s E-Waste Problem: How Our Tech Habits Are Catching Up With Us
The UK produces more electronic waste per person than almost anywhere else — over 1.5 million tonnes every year.
From phones to fridges, most of it isn’t recycled properly, ending up in landfills or shipped overseas. Behind the glossy tech launches and endless upgrades lies a growing environmental problem — one that repair, reuse, and smarter design could actually solve.