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WIRED Finds 15 Ergonomic Office Chairs

WIRED’s latest reviews of office chairs, organic mattresses, and stainless‑steel water filters reveal a clear move toward ergonomics and eco‑friendly design.

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China’s EV surge strains battery recycling chains

China’s electric‑vehicle boom is flooding the waste stream with batteries, exposing a fragile recycling ecosystem and prompting new consumer‑level fixes.

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Toyota to Remanufacture Cars 3 Times

Toyota will remanufacture cars three times, Stellantis pours €30bn into software, and Nio rolls out Europe’s first five‑minute battery swap as raw material prices squeeze margins.

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Microsoft's Data Centers Threaten Clean Energy Goals

Microsoft's AI-driven data center expansion risks undermining its 2030 clean energy targets as infrastructure demand grows.

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China’s 2026 Green Consumption Push Redefines Home Buying

January 2026 sees China launch a sweeping green‑consumption action plan, reshaping appliances, cars and daily habits for a low‑carbon economy.

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Colorado Leads on Right to Repair, As Federal Bills Stall

Colorado passes landmark right to repair bill, bucking trend of tech industry opposition. The legislation ensures consumers and repair shops can fix their own devices.

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Data center demand drives up natural gas power plant costs

Natural gas power plant costs surge 66% as data center electricity demand skyrockets.

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Tech Falls Short

Science and innovation aren't addressing the world's most pressing issues

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The Future of Design and AI: A New Era of Collaboration

The intersection of design and AI is rapidly evolving, with new tools and technologies emerging to change the way we create and interact with products.

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US Government to Mandate Data Center Energy Reporting in Landmark Move

The EIA will now require data centers to disclose energy usage, signaling a new era of transparency and accountability for tech's power consumption.