The new eco friendly Samsung phone with parts made from fishing nets

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4 years ago

February 10, 2022

Korean tech giant Samsung has announced a range of new Galaxy smartphones, and they’re now somewhat eco friendly

The new offering includes improved cameras and the option of a stylus. The firm talked up the use of recycled materials such as repurposed fishing nets and used water bottles.

Its “Galaxy for the Planet” is a five-year plan to eliminate plastic waste in packaging and stop manufacturing waste going into landfill.

Experts have welcomed the greener eco-friendly initiative

Nylon fishing nets are turned into polyamide resin pellets used in the production of brackets which hold the volume and power keys in place.

Discarded water bottles and CD cases are also being used to create components.

Of its green initiative, Forrester analyst Thomas Husson stated that there was still “much to do”.

“Today, most consumers have no clue how damaging it is for the planet to regularly renew their smartphone hardware. Once they realise, sustainability will become a key way to differentiate between premium smartphone brands.”
Thomas Husson said

Samsung still lags behind Apple in most markets, according to the BBC

in the UK 40% of adults with a smartphone have an iPhone, versus 33% with a Samsung device
in the US 51% have iPhones and 29% use a Samsung
in France it is 22% Apple devices and 41% Samsung
in Australia 43% iPhone, 38% Samsung

The new range of smartphones includes the Samsung Galaxy S22, the Samsung Galaxy S22+, and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

The smartphones go on general sale on 11 March.

Big Tech earnings spark investor unease over AI spending

Investors monitor Big Tech’s AI investments, with Meta thriving while Microsoft and Tesla face uncertainty over growth and returns.

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3 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Investors monitor Big Tech’s AI investments, with Meta thriving while Microsoft and Tesla face uncertainty over growth and returns.

Investors are reacting sharply to Big Tech earnings this week, sending a clear signal that massive spending must translate into real growth. Markets are becoming less forgiving as companies pour billions into artificial intelligence, data centres and future tech while returns remain uncertain.

Meta has delivered a standout performance, posting a 24 percent jump in revenue for the December quarter, fuelled by AI-powered advertising. The company is doubling down on its strategy, with aggressive investment in AI and infrastructure expected to drive a further 33 percent growth this quarter.

Microsoft and Tesla tell a more cautious story. Microsoft reported only modest growth in its Azure cloud business, raising questions about its exposure to OpenAI, while Tesla plans to double spending on AI and autonomous driving. Analysts warn of a widening gap between bold AI ambitions and what investors expect in returns.

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Memory shortages and rising prices could persist through 2027

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

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6 days ago

January 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

Memory chips critical to consumer electronics and AI data centres remain in tight supply, keeping prices elevated despite production expansion by major players including Samsung and Micron.

Lenovo warns higher memory costs will hit budget devices first, even as PC demand stays strong from Windows 11 upgrades.

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