Our growing reliance on technology at home and in the workplace has raised the profile of e-waste. This consists of discarded electrical devices including laptops, smartphones, televisions, computer servers, washing machines, medical equipment, games consoles and much more.The amount of e-waste produced this decade could reach as much as 5 million metric tonnes, according to recent research published in Nature. This is around 1,000 times more e-waste than was produced in 2023.According to the study, the boom in artificial intelligence will significantly contribute to this e-waste problem, because AI requires lots of computing power and storage. It will, among other things, lead to more turnover of computer servers used in the data centres that support the extra computational needs of AI systems.This rising tide of e-waste, coupled with the limited lifetimes of hi-tech devices, could affect global sustainability goals.E-waste contain toxic and hazardous substances such as mercury, which can pose serious risks to human health and the environment. E-waste is among the fastest-growing types of solid waste globally: more than 5 billion mobile phones are thrown away each year, according to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment forum.In 2022, e-waste reached a record 62 million tonnes an 82% increase since 2010 and accounted for 70% of total global waste. However, less than 20% is formally recycled.Data centres and transmission networks are responsible for more than 1% of global energy use, and 0.6% of global carbon emissions. According to a recent McKinsey report, by 2030, the power consumption of AI applications in the US will rise from 4% to 12% of the total power demand today.Meeting these demands could require investments exceeding US$500 billion (395 billion) for data centre infrastructure. It is already forcing big tech companies to find novel solutions to satisfy this hunger for energy, such as purchasing electricity from nuclear power providers.The environmental impacts of e-waste are considerable. The toxic chemicals in electronic and electrical hardware can contaminate soil and water. In some parts of the world, e-waste is burned to extract valuable materials, generating air pollution. Even the processes to formally recycle materials pose challenges because of the hazardous materials in waste.Processing e-waste in India.PradeepGaurs / ShutterstockSome factors underlying the rise in e-waste, such as growing energy consumption in data centres, could also hamper efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The rising tide of waste itself could set back progress on sustainability goals, especially those seeking to balance economic development with protecting the environment.Theres particular concern over the effects of e-waste on human health. Discarded devices can contain cancer-causing chemicals such as PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). Exposure to e-waste has also been linked to low birthweight and reproductive problems in adults. Children are particularly vulnerable, because their development can be affected by toxic substances in the environment.The economic impacts of e-waste are also significant. The costs of cleaning it up will rise, and because comparatively little e-waste undergoes formal recycling, it can lead to the loss of economically valuable resources such as gold, platinum and other critical materials used in technology.Sources and trendsThe Nature study on the effects of AI on e-waste used material flow analysis to project the growth in demand for hardware. The researchers came up with four scenarios to predict the future growth of e-waste: limited, conservative, moderate and aggressive.A three-year lifespan was assumed for computer servers in data centres, based on historical information. The amount of e-waste was calculated by estimating the numbers of servers being discarded each year. This enabled the projection of cumulative volumes of e-waste for each scenario up to 2030. The results suggest that between 1.2 and 5.0 million tonnes of waste will have been produced between 2020 and 2030.The substantial increase in waste technology underscores the need for intervention strategies. The study backs circular economy approaches to tackle the problem a model of production and consumption that keeps materials and products in use, preventing them turning into waste.This could involve extending server lifespans, re-using components, optimising AI operations through advanced algorithms (to reduce the computational power needed), and improving the efficiency of computer chips. The study estimates such solutions could reduce e-waste by between 16% and 86%, depending on how they are applied.Integrating green design into electronic products could also benefit the environment. This could include installing more biodegradable parts into hardware, substituting toxic components with less harmful ones, and improving the lifespans of products.Raising awareness among the public is also vital. We will need to switch from a culture of use it and throw it away to one where we think twice about whether we actually need new technology.Donating devices to others when we are finished with them, and encouraging the use of certified e-waste recycling centres, where this technology should be disposed, can also help. Local and national governments play essential roles in managing e-waste by creating policies, regulations and strategies to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainable practices.Governments are tasked with setting standards for e-waste collection and recycling. These help ensure that e-waste is disposed of safely and efficiently. The development of recycling technologies is an area where government investment is crucial, as innovative solutions can improve safety and efficiency.Some e-waste will always exist, as technological advancement is crucial to improving our quality of life. But doing everything possible to reduce how much we generate, and mitigating the impact of the e-waste that is produced, will be vital for protecting the environment, the economy and our health.Alina Maria Vaduva, Director of the Business Advice Centre for Post Graduate Students at UEL, Ambassador of the Centre for Innovation, Management and Enterprise, University of East London and Kirk Chang, Professor of Management and Technology, University of East LondonThis article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Story by The Conversation An independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists. An independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists. Get the TNW newsletterGet the most important tech news in your inbox each week.Also tagged with

One of Apples most anticipated returning series, Severance, is back with season 2 on January 17. Now, as a holiday treat for viewers, Apple TV+ has released the first eight minutes of the Severance season 2 premiere as a special preview.Season 2 premiere finds Mark back at work following eventful finaleApple TV+ has had a long road to releasing the second season of its sci-hi hit Severance.Now, after nearly three years with no new Severance episodes, the highly anticipated season 2 will be here in just a few weeks.If you want to get a taste of whats coming, Apple has released the first eight minutes of season 2 as an exclusive preview for Apple TV+ subscribers.You can watch the first eight minutes here.Its available inside the Apple TV app under the Bonus Content section of Severance, titled, Season 2 Sneak Peek.The new season kicks off with Mark (Adam Scotts character) returning to Lumon for his first day back since the impactful events of the season 1 finale. Hes understandably a little shaken up.Heres Apples summary of the show, including a brief season 2 teaser:In Severance, Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in work-life balance is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work and of himself. In season two, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.The official trailer for season 2 is available below:What did you think of the Severance season 2 preview? Are you skipping it to avoid spoilers? Let us know in the comments.Best iPhone accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

AirPods Pro 3 arent here yet, nor are a proper AirPods Max 2, but this was a solid year for AirPods anyways thanks to AirPods 4 and some strong software updates. One of my favorite new features this year, however, should have its biggest impact in the months ahead when iOS 18.4 launches.My favorite new AirPods feature: Siri InteractionsLike its done every year since AirPods Pro 2 first debuted, Apple introduced several new software upgrades for its wireless earbuds this year. iOS 18 and 18.1 introduced the following features:Voice Isolation: Improves calls in noisy environments.Siri Interactions: Nod or shake your head to respond to Siri.Hearing Health: Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection.Personalized Spatial Audio: Apple made this better, though details are unclear.Undoubtedly the most transformative upgrade this year is the hearing health trio of features. But my personal favorite has been Siri Interactions, which is supported on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.I love how Apple built such perfect audio cues to indicate its registering your head movements.The feature has been a great addition when Im walking the city and want to minimize my voice interactions with Siri.It works great when talking to ChatGPT via Siri too.But as much as Ive already been enjoying Siri Interactions, theyre set to have their biggest impact in iOS 18.4.iOS 18.4 promises intelligent Siri to spark more daily useApple is planning for this springs iOS 18.4 release to focus on big Siri improvements. Heres whats coming:Take actions in apps and across them: Voice computing will actually start to be a thing when Siri can perform hundreds of new app actions.Personal context knowledge: Siri will act like a real assistant in that it will be able to answer requests based on personal info about you, such as details on your calendar, texts youve received, podcasts youve listened to, and more.Onscreen awareness: Whatever youre looking at on your screen, Siri will be able to take action on.The promise of iOS 18.4 is that it will make Siri the sort of intelligent assistant weve all hoped for, but never had before. If Apple can deliver on that promise, everyday use of Siri is bound to increase, and the new Siri Interactions feature will grow more crucial.Were getting closer to a Her-like future, with a more capable digital assistant simply a Siri away. As a result, AirPods and features like non-verbal Siri Interactions will combine to be among the best ways to take advantage of Siris new intelligence.Have you been using Siri Interactions on your AirPods? Which iOS 18.4 upgrade are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments.Best AirPods deals and accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Dec 26, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / RansomwareA Brazilian citizen has been charged in the United States for allegedly threatening to release data stolen by hacking into a company's network in March 2020.Junior Barros De Oliveira, 29, of Curitiba, Brazil has been charged with four counts of extortionate threats involving information obtained from protected computers and four counts of threatening communications, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) said in an unsealed indictment earlier this week.The said victim, a Brazilian subsidiary of a New Jersey-based company, had its computers breached by the defendant, who then exploited the access to steal confidential customer information from about 300,000 customers on at least three occasions.De Oliveira is alleged to have subsequently sent the chief executive officer (CEO) of the company an email message in September 2020 using an alias, demanding a payment of 300 bitcoin (valued at about $3.2 million at the time) in return for not selling the data.A month later, the defendant forwarded the aforementioned message to both the CEO and an executive working in the Brazilian subsidiary.In one of the follow-up messages sent to a representative of the company, De Oliveira said he "very interested in helping you guys solve this security flaw" but said it will incur a consulting fee of 75 bitcoin (about $800,000 at the time). The defendant also provided instructions on how to make the payment to a Bitcoin wallet.Each of the four counts of extortionate threats carries a maximum prison term of 5 years, and a maximum fine of $250,000 or twice the value of any gain or loss, whichever is greater.Likewise, each of the four counts of threatening communications carries a maximum prison term of 2 years, and a maximum fine of $250,000 or twice the value of any gain or loss, whichever is greater.Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

Time zones: EST (UTC -5), CST (UTC -6), MST (UTC -7), PST (UTC -8), AKST (UTC -9), HST (UTC -10)Marigold Health is looking for an engineering leader to oversee our team and codebase as we scale the newly launched Version 3.0 of our product offering, which powers our virtual mental health and substance use recovery program. Marigold provides a combination of 1-1 coaching and 24/7 anonymous chat support groups accessed over phone, SMS, and app/web. You will collaborate with our product, data science and clinical operations to improve the responsiveness, quality, scalability and reliability of our technology offering. You will lead security for our platform, designing, implementing and maintaining best practice security measures. Youll contribute technical product vision, write software, identify product improvements, and work with a team of distributed software engineers. You will be accountable for the engineering teams estimations, sprints, and project delivery. The team you lead will be based largely outside the U.S. and you will be expected to work synchronously with them during set times. We are looking for someone who can dive into the details when needed, while also providing highly technical guidance, and leading and motivating other engineers to meet delivery goals.About MarigoldMarigold Health exists to give every person with a mental health or substance use condition a place to feel heard. We have designed an asynchronous-first treatment program where patients support each other. We believe peers, individuals in recovery themselves who have received training to support others, can empower & engage those least likely to interact with current forms of care.What You'll DoTechnical Leadership: Provide expert guidance in backend (TypeScript, Node.js), frontend web (Next.js, React), frontend mobile (Expo, React Native), and core infrastructure tools (tRPC, Mono Repo, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, APM).Architecture and Design: Lead architectural and design decisions to ensure scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems.Code Quality and Review: Own the codebase; conduct code reviews and implement refactors to uphold high standards in coding, security, and best practices.Security and Compliance: Establish security standards across the codebase, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, NIST) and mitigating potential vulnerabilities.Risk Management: Proactively identify project risks, monitor progress, and implement mitigation strategies to meet timelines and ensure project quality.Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to optimize engineering workflows, enhance efficiency, and support team growth.Agile Implementation: Design and implement Agile-based practices for development, testing, and deployment, ensuring smooth and efficient sprint execution.Quality Assurance and Testing: Develop and enforce QA and automated testing strategies to ensure product reliability and reduce bugs in production.Project Delivery: Oversee and manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality benchmarks.User-Centric Development: Prioritize user experience in technical decisions, especially within the healthcare context, and ensure accessible, inclusive features.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and other teams to align goals, communicate technical needs, and facilitate effective collaboration.Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and build high-performing engineering teams, fostering an environment of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.Documentation: Maintain clear, detailed technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and API references for future scalability and knowledge sharing.Your SkillsExperience:4-9 years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead role managing team output.Minimum 1 year in healthcare technology preferred; deeper healthcare experience may offset fewer years of total experience.Proven ability to manage and support remote engineering teams across multiple time zones.Technical Skills & Expertise:Backend Technologies: Expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and infrastructure tools like tRPC and Docker.Frontend Web: Proficiency in Next.js, React.Frontend Mobile: Experience with Expo and React Native, with an understanding of UX principles.Development Environment: Experience with MonoRepo setups, CI/CD pipelines, and familiarity with key vendors (e.g., Twilio, PubNub, New Relic, Sentry, Aptible).Security & Compliance: Experience with security and regulatory compliance frameworks in healthcare (SOC2, NIST) is a plus.Systems Design: Demonstrated ability to design and develop systems for scale, performance, security, and availability.Leadership & Team Development: Skilled in hiring, mentoring, and leading high-performing engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and productive remote work environment.Performance Management: Ability to set and implement KPIs for team performance, engineering efficiency, and operational success.Problem Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a track record of technical innovation and data-driven decision-making.Complex Problem Decomposition: Able to break down complex business problems and work collaboratively to develop effective solutions.Operational Excellence: High standards for code quality, DevOps practices, performance optimization, and resource utilization.Risk Assessment & Prioritization: Experience in risk assessment, time estimation, and prioritizing and delegating work effectively.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating alignment across departments (product, design, UX/UI).Project Alignment: Proven experience driving collaboration and alignment on cross-functional projects.Documentation: Proficient in creating and maintaining clear technical documentation, including design specifications, system architecture, and API documentation.Preferred Tech Stack:SDLC (integrating security testing and other activities into an existing development process)Mobile development in React native, its core libraries, native mobileWeb development with React, TypescriptServer development in Node.js, Express, Feathers, PostgresCommon Vendors: Twillio, Pubnub, New Relic, Sentry, Docker, Aptible (our compute partner)Requirements and process of a compliance auditNice-to-have:Experience building production ready products that have gone through HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST certification (strongly preferred)Startup ex-founder / CTOExperience at a mid-stage startupWho You Are:Motivated by our mission to give every single patient with a mental health condition a unique voiceExcited by and curious about new technologies and toolsProfessional and patient when interacting with internal and external stakeholdersProactive in self-directing your work to areas of high impactMethodical and organized within an unstructured environmentPrompt, responsive, curious and communicative, especially about new thingsWhy You'll Love This Role:Ability to leverage your technical skills to support an overlooked populationDirect involvement with saving lives by deploying a first-of-its-kind treatment modelScalable impact as we grow nationally, using technology to expand our reachContribute to and gain expertise from a diverse, interdisciplinary team that includes clinicians, data scientists, and peer workersReporting, Schedule and Location:This is a U.S. based, fully remote, full-time role reporting to our Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer. Most team members work virtually from home and are located on the east coast and internationally. You can work remotely anywhere in the US. If you prefer in-person work for any portion of the week, we currently have offices in Delaware and Massachusetts. Although you should expect to be available during most east coast hours, this role will also require regular synchronous collaboration with India-based members of the engineering team, on India Standard Time. For example, if you are located on the east coast, you may design your working hours to have meetings with the engineering team starting at 7am ET (4:30pm IST) some days, while finishing earlier in the afternoon.Compensation, Benefits and CultureThe base salary range for this role is $175 - 190K, depending on experience.Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including fully covered premiums for individuals (with the option to cover dependents for a cost) and a dedicated mental health benefit4 weeks of PTOComputer and equipment providedCompany travel budget and professional development budget as neededInterview Process:After you submit your application, it will be reviewed by the hiring manager and select members of the team. If it seems like were a good fit for each other, we will follow up and schedule a 15-30 minute phone call with one of our teammates to get to know you.If we jointly decide to move forward, you can plan to (virtually) attend a 45-minute video interview with a member of our Product Team. Next there will be a deeper technical conversation with our Founder and Chief Product Officer. The final stage would be to meet (2-4) other members of the team via video conference for additional conversations about your approach to collaboration, your relevant experience to current projects, and alignment with our values. All in, you can expect the time commitment for this stage to be 3-4 hours of synchronous interaction, scheduled to fit your needs.If you complete interviews, we will provide a decision or clear next step within five business days.We are ready to hire as soon as we find the right candidate. We cant wait to meet you!Marigold Health is an equal opportunity employer.Questions? Email ravi [at] marigoldhealth.com for more info.

Who are we, and why are we hiring?We're based on over 15 years of success, producing world-class video content and building, developing, and managing a number of high-traffic websites. Our award-winning content and websites are created exclusively by us and directly for the use of millions of users worldwide. At Kodify, we're not just pushing boundaries in online entertainmentwe're rewriting the script! Our goal is to empower our people with everything they need to pioneer innovation in our industry. Our culture is our secret sauce, and we're committed to preserving and enhancing it every step of the way.Join our crew, where the Kodify team is not just an assetit's our crown jewel. We prioritize their growth and well-being above all else, ensuring they're set up for success and always inspired to deliver their best work.As a rapidly expanding company with diverse hubs across the globe and over 20 vibrant national cultures, working with us means embracing thrilling challenges tailor-made for a star Full-Stack Developer!At Kodify, we love tech and are always thinking about whats next! R&D and optimizations are part of our spirit.What will you do?Youll help to evolve a platform that supports close to 100M unique visitors a month.Create, maintain and evolve Server and Client-side applicationsResponsibility for technical design, development and testing.Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers and domain experts to ensure they understand possibilities/limitationsPerformance - Always work towards minimizing API response times, with the best tools available to ensure youve full visibility: Metrics, Distributed Tracing, and Aggregated Trace Metrics.Duties - Becoming a valued team member, providing feedback about tech, development lifecycle and processes. Take ownership of your code / task / role.Goal - Be proud of what you achieve, and of the product, and be one of the driving forces behind always making it better.Where and when:From wherever you want, the position is fully remote in the EU.Were very flexible about when you get your work done, but we do have some core hours where we like to overlap in order to promote collaboration and low-latency communication between team members (10:00 to 15:00 CET).* Our daily virtual stand-ups are important for us but other than that, youre free to manage your own time.What we offer:Fully remote position or, if preferred, working in our awesome Barcelona office!Agile environmentTop-notch tech stack!Upskill Fridays! Developers take time on Fridays to improve your skills, learn and research new trends that will allow us to level up our stack and processesFlexible working hours + core hours!10% on top of your salary for learning and development - of your choice!Latest MacBook Pro!Company Amazon book account!Kodify off-sites, on-sites, events, and team activities!Amazing international team!1 day off on your birthdayGenerous vacation and personal days1 month paid sabbatical after 3 yearsExtended parental leaveHealth & Wellness budgetMobile phone reimbursementJob requirementsMinimum of 2 years of full-stack development experienceProficient in the React and Node.js ecosystemsExperience of NoSQL databasesFamiliarity with DockerGood knowledge of browser APIs, DOM and HTML/CSSKnowledgeable in JavaScript and TypeScriptA team player who likes to help others and solve problems togetherOwnership of solutionsMentoringInvestigation of new technologiesAdvocate of clean code and clean architecturePassionate about testingYou have a real Can Do work ethic - We are results-based, not clock-based!You love to have fun while you work!Nice to have:MongoDB * Redis * Express * Fastify * GraphQL * RabbitMQ * Docker * AWS * Next.js * Redux * Styled Components * Distributed SystemsMicroservices architecture * Domain Driven Design *Experience in High traffic websites *Understanding of Agile principles * Experience with Git and JIRAExperience working remotely * We value open source projects

WHO ARE WE, AND WHY ARE WE HIRING?We're based on over 15 years of success, producing world-class video content and building, developing, and managing a number of high-traffic websites. Our success is down to Kodify's distinct teamwork, where each and every one of us plays a key role in getting us one step closer to our goals. Our award-winning content and websites are created exclusively by us and directly for the use of millions of users worldwide.At Kodify, we love tech and are always thinking about whats next! R&D and optimizations are part of our spirit. We work hard on consistently maintaining the highest level of professionalism. The video streaming industry has been growing a lot since last year and as a result, we need to expand our team to release the great ideas weve in mind.WHAT WILL YOU DO?Youll help to evolve a platform that supports close to 100M unique visitors a month.Create, maintain and evolve Server and Client-side applicationsResponsibility for technical design, development and testing.Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers and domain experts to ensure they understand possibilities/limitationsPerformance - Always work towards minimizing API response times, with the best tools available to ensure youve full visibility: Metrics, Distributed Tracing, and Aggregated Trace Metrics.Duties - Becoming a valued team member, providing feedback about tech, development lifecycle and processes. Take ownership of your code / task / role.Goal - Be proud of what you achieve, and of the product, and be one of the driving forces behind always making it better.WHERE AND WHEN:From wherever you want, the position is fully remote in the EU.Were very flexible about when you get your work done, but we do have some core hours where we like to overlap in order to promote collaboration and low-latency communication between team members (10:00 to 15:00 CET).* Our daily virtual stand-ups are important for us but other than that, youre free to manage your own time.WHAT WE OFFER:Fully remote position or, if preferred, working in our awesome Barcelona office!Agile environmentTop-notch tech stack!Upskill Fridays! Developers take time on Fridays to improve your skills, learn and research new trends that will allow us to level up our stack and processesFlexible working hours + core hours!10% on top of your salary for learning and development - of your choice!Latest tech equipmentCompany Amazon book account!Kodify off-sites, on-sites, events, and team activities!Amazing international team!1 day off on your birthdayGenerous vacation and personal days1 month paid sabbatical after 3 yearsExtended parental leaveHealth & Wellness budgetMobile phone reimbursementJOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum of 4 years of full-stack development experienceExpert in the React and Node.js ecosystemsSolid experience of NoSQL databasesExperience with DockerHigh level of skills with browser APIs, DOM and HTML/CSSExperience with JavaScript and TypeScriptA team player who likes to help others and solve problems togetherOwnership of solutionsMentoringInvestigation of new technologiesAdvocate of clean code and clean architecturePassionate about testingYou have a real Can Do work ethic - We are results-based, not clock-based!You love to have fun while you work!NICE TO HAVE:MongoDB * Redis * Express * Fastify * GraphQL * RabbitMQ * Docker * AWS * Next.js * Redux * Styled Components * Distributed SystemsMicroservices architecture * Domain Driven Design *Experience in High traffic websites *Understanding of Agile principles * Experience with Git and JIRAExperience working remotely * We value open source projects

If you just got a new TV, you're probably wondering what to do with your old one. Maybe you're in a rush to get rid of that dusty, bulky, outdated model before guests come over. But before you throw it out, consider a more environmentally-friendly option.For instance, most cities prefer you recycle your old electronics. Just hauling your old TV to the dump is wasteful. Depending on how old the TV is, it could contain toxic metals like mercury. What should you do instead? There are plenty of options, especially if it still works. The most obvious is to just move it to another room, but I'll assume you've thought of that one already, especially if you have a new TV to replace it with.Fortunately, many of the options for getting rid of an old TV don't cost you anything, other than perhaps a little bit of your time. Here's what to do. For more, check out whetheryour old phone can be repurposed into a wireless mouse or a security camera. Before doing anything else, wipe the data No matter what you intend to do with your TV, make sure you log out of all your streaming accounts. Then go one step further and do a factory reset, which you can find buried in the user menu. Obviously having somebody freeload your Netflix is only an issue if your old TV is a smart TV, but wiping your passwords and personal information is a good habit to get into with any of your old electronics. Try to sell on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace (if it's worth anything) While selling the TV may seem as obvious as moving it to another room, the specifics are a little less obvious. First of all, you need local pickup for a TV. No matter how well you pack a TV, even if you have the original box, it's probably not going to survive the trip. Modern TVs are far too fragile. Now the seller has to deal with a broken TV and you have to give the buyer their money back. Even if you do sell it locally, the same issue applies. Inevitably the buyer is going to show up to get your 65-inch TV in a 1990 Honda Civic and ask you to help stuff it in the back. If you're getting rid of a big TV, be sure to specify its dimensions and weight in the ad. And that's if you can sell it. Used TVs depreciate quickly, in part because new TVs are getting cheaper and cheaper. That TV you spent $2,000 on? Maybe you can get $200. Check out the "Is your TV worth anything?" section at the bottom. Alternatively, just list it for free. If the person picks it up, that's a win-win for everyone. Donate your TV to charity An easier option is to donate it to a local charity, ideally one whose volunteers will come pick it up. There's also Goodwill, Salvation Army, Savers or another drop-off secondhand retailer. You'll need to bring the TV to one of their locations. Check their website to see if they'll accept your TV's type and size. For instance, they probably won't take an old rear-projection TV since most people don't want them. Also contact your local library or public schools. Many are always in need of donations, though a 20-year-old TV might not be what they're looking for. Best Buy will pick up old electronics from your home -- for a fee. Toby Scott/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images Give your TV (back) to Best Buy Best Buy will take your used electronics, not just TVs, but old phones, tablets, batteries and even cables. Again, you'll need to bring the TV to your closest Best Buy, but since it won't matter if it still works, the amount of care required drops precipitously. You'll even get Best Buy points, which you can combine with $5 to get $5 worth of candy at checkout. Larger TVs will incur a $25 fee, which seems reasonable given it's taking this huge thing off your hands. If you're buying a new TV and having it installed, for $60 it'll haul away the old one. If you haven't bought a new TV from Best Buy,it'll come to your house and take it for $200. Electronics recycling in action. baranozdemir/Getty Images Have your TV professionally recycled Some cities and local jurisdictions offer TV recycling, either drop-off at a recycling center or as part of your regular curbside pickup. Contact your local government for details. There are a number of organizations that will help recycle your electronics, including TVs. Check out the Environmental Protection Agency's page for more info.MRM Recycling also has a page to help you locate options in your area. A number of manufacturers have their own programs, or partner with companies that do. Check out the Electronics Take-Back Coalition page for more info. Keep in mind that just because a manufacturer has a program, it doesn't mean there will be a drop-off location near you. For example, the closest LG drop-off point to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the US, is over 500 miles away. If you're now thinking about all the smaller electronics around your house you could recycle, check out ourguide to recycling phones, laptops, batteries and cameras for free. You could have a yard sale to get rid of your old TV. JulNichols/Getty Images Sidewalk or garage sale Depending where you live, you can let your neighbors deal with it. I hesitate even mentioning this one since if you live in an area where people will take stuff on the sidewalk, you probably know it. And if you don't know, it's not a great look leaving your trash out on the sidewalk for days or weeks. So your mileage may vary on this one. A yard or garage sale is another option. Again, easier than hauling it away yourself. Grassetto/Getty Images Is your TV actually worth anything?Most people remember what they paid for a TV and assume it's still worth something years after they bought it. This just isn't true. TVs have gotten so inexpensive there isn't much of a market for used televisions, especially if the TV wasn't that expensive. While there are some exceptions, here are a few general rules: It's probably worth something if: It's a high-end TV from the last five years or soIt's an OLED TV, except perhaps the earliest models It's larger than 65 inches It's a CRT (in very specific situations, see below) It's probably not worth much if: It was a budget, or even midrange LCD It's 10-plus years old It's a plasmaIt's an early smart TV (unless the streaming apps still work)It's an old tube (CRT) TVIt's definitely not worth anything if: It's a rear-projection TVIt's a CRT RPTV (heed this advice: lift with your knees, not your back) It doesn't have HDMI Now, there are exceptions to these rules. You might be able to find a collector for your 500-pound RCA console TV. Maybe an archeology major is doing a project on early flat-panel TVs and finds your mint Fujitsu a prime candidate for their dissertation. TVs with early HDMI versions like 1.4 aren't useless, but they have fewer uses. They might not play nice with modern streaming devices or game consoles. Anyone who's ever used one of those Atari controllers knows that fingers aren't going to get it to move. RyanJLane/Getty ImagesThere is a specific situation where a CRT could be worth something. Hardcore retro gamers prefer playing early video game consoles on CRTs, and these are getting harder to find, for obvious reasons. However, they're not just looking for any CRT, and if you have one of the huge ones from any era, it might be more trouble than it's worth just getting it out of your house. And forget about shipping one. If the CRT has component (red, green, blue, plus two for audio), or even S-Video inputs, that's promising. If it doesn't have at least composite (yellow, plus red and white for audio), it's probably not going to sell for much. As well as covering TV and other display tech, Geoff does photo tours ofcool museums and locations around the world, includingnuclear submarines,massive aircraft carriers,medieval castles, epic10,000 mile road trips, and more. Check outTech Treksfor all his tours and adventures. He wrote abestselling sci-fi novelabout city-size submarines, along with asequel. You can follow his adventures onInstagramand hisYouTube channel.

Finding a show to watch on Netflix can be overwhelming given the plethora of titles across all genres. The streamer is known for its sprawling dramas, addictive reality competitions and original comedies. And with so much to choose from, we've narrowed down some of the most entertaining shows on the streaming service right now, including two new series currently in the streamer's Top Ten, Black Doves and No Good Deed, and evergreen favorites like Peaky Blinders and The Crown. And don't miss the brand new season of Squid Game which arrives this week after a three-year wait. The toughest bit will be deciding which one to start with.If you're looking for your next comfort show, here's our roundup of some of the best series you can binge on Netflix. And if you'd rather go with a movie instead, here are our picks for the best Netflix original movies.Read more: Best Streaming Services of 2024See at Netflix Keith Bernstein/Netflix The Crown (2016 - 2023) A compelling, artful retelling of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The Crown touches on many themes beyond just the monarchy, including politics, family and the tumult of royal marriages -- namely that of Charles and Diana. Beyond the spectacular casting across all six seasons, the show is supported by strong writing and gripping storylines that stir up emotion in viewers, regardless of how they actually feel about the British monarchy. Ed Miller/Netflix Baby Reindeer (2024) Inspired by real events from writer-actor Richard Gadd's own life, Baby Reindeer follows Donny Dunn, an aspiring comedian whose day job is bartending. The bar is where he extends kindness to a stranger named Martha, setting off a months-long chain ordeal of stalking. Donny's experience being stalked triggers a wave of unaddressed trauma, making for an interesting story. The seven-episode series recently won a string of Emmy awards and is available to binge. Frank Ockenfels/AMC Breaking Bad (2008 - 2013) Lauded as one of the best television shows of all time, Breaking Bad has all the merits of a standout series: a suspenseful storyline, dynamic characters and shocking plot twists -- many of which are not for the faint of heart. It follows high school chemistry teacher Walter White, who turns to cooking meth when he's diagnosed with cancer and worries about providing for his family. But his knack for producing the illegal substance leads him down roads he never imagined. Netflix Blue Eye Samurai (2023-) Animated series Blue Eye Samurai unfolds with Mizu, a mixed-race woman warrior who is seeking revenge against four men -- one of whom is her father. Set during the Edo period in Japan, the show features Maya Erskine as Mizu, Stephanie Hsu, Ming-Na Wen, George Takei, Masi Oka, Brenda Song, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Mark Dacascos among the cast. Season 1 of the Emmy winner is streaming now. Netflix Ripley (2024) Praised by CNET's Aaron Pruner as a "brilliant new take on the anti-hero story," Netflix's Ripley is the latest book-to-screen adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel character. Andrew Scott plays the cunning Tom Ripley, a stylish con-man who uses morally sketchy methods to get what he wants -- even murder. Netflix Arcane (2021-) Pulling from League of Legends lore, Arcane stands out as an animated fantasy series about socioeconomic inequalities in Piltover and Zaun. Corruption, violence and more are explored in the show through the characters' journeys. Season 1 is available now with season 2 due out in three parts starting Nov. 9. Netflix Peaky Blinders (2013 - 2022) Peaky Blinders tells the story of an English gang run by Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and his family after World War I. The gang controls the city of Birmingham, but Shelby begins to set his sights beyond the streets as he aims to move up in the world. What sells this show is not only its compelling storyline, but also its stellar casting. For fans of period dramas -- and crime shows -- Peaky Blinders is a must-watch. A word of caution, though: This gritty series is not for the squeamish. Netflix Black Mirror (2011 - Present) Black Mirror is a dark, dystopian imagining of a world overrun by technology and modern "advancements." A series of standalone episodes each depict their own compelling -- and often unsettling -- imagining of the impact of our increasingly digital lives. (The anthology format itself can be a refreshing way to consume television in the age of binge-watching.) It will haunt and entertain you in all the best ways. Season 7 will arrive in 2025, and creator Charlie Brooker said that some new episodes are "deeply unpleasant." Netflix The Great British Baking Show (2010 - Present) The Great British Baking Show (also known as The Great British Bake-Off) has become synonymous with comfort television, and it continues to deliver all the feel-good vibes. New-ish host Alison Hammond, who joined last season, has proven to be a wonderful addition to the existing cast, which also includes co-host Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood. The competition show sees 12 bakers engaging in a series of three baking challenges each week, and though the latest season is over, there are also seven other seasons and a new two-episode holiday special that offer the same cozy comfort. Netflix No Good Deed (2024) Netflix's new star-studded crime dramedy features an all-star ensemble, including Ray Romano, Lisa Kudrow, Luke Wilson, Dennis Leary, Teyonah Parris, Abbi Jacobson, and Linda Cardellini. (The show was created by Liz Feldman, who previously created the darkly comedic Dead To Me, which also co-starred Cardellini.) The new series is about a couple, Lydia and Paul (Kudrow and Romano), whose newly listed L.A. home has created a frenzy of competition from house hunters. But there are quite a few secrets -- and maybe bodies --buried there. USA Network Suits (2011 - 2019) This comedy-drama follows Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a college dropout with no legal experience who manages to land a job at the law firm of one of New York's top attorneys, Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht). They become a powerful team, but have to keep Mike's lack of legal credentials under wraps. A testament to Suits' brilliance is that it became the most-watched acquired series when it hit Netflix in 2023. (The star power of now-Duchess Meghan Markle, who plays paralegal Rachel Zane in the show, was likely also a factor.) All seasons are streaming on the platform now. Ludovic Robert/Netflix One Day (2024) If you're on TikTok, you've probably seen this one all over your feed. One Day is a heart-wrenching adaptation of David Nicholls' novel, in which we see Emma Morley (Ambika Mod) and Dexter Mayhew (Leo Woodall) reunite on the same day across two decades. It's a unique storytelling device that'll make you reflect on time and relationships, and pull at your heartstrings all the while. Netflix Squid Game (2021 - Present) This thriller was all anyone talked about when it debuted, and for good reason. Hundreds of people in desperate need of cash compete in a series of games that become a fight for survival. If you can handle the grotesque and gory themes throughout this show, it's an enthralling watch. Season 2 will see the return of Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), also known as Player 456, as he reenters the competition in hopes of ending it for good. The second season arrives this week, on Dec. 26. Netflix Beef (2023) A road rage incident between Danny Cho (Steven Yeun) and Amy Lau (Ali Wong) turns into a drawn-out feud, setting the stage for an enthralling comedic drama made all the better by stellar casting. Beef stole the show at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, nabbing eight wins, and won all three categories it was nominated for at the 81st Golden Globe Awards. Getty Images Griselda (2024) Griselda Blanco Restrepo was a ruthless Colombian drug lord who was instrumental in setting up narcotics trade networks to New York and Miami in the 1970s and '80s. Her violent, tragedy-filled life is the basis for this six-part Netflix original series, which debuted in January of 2024. Modern Family star Sofia Vergara plays Blanco, who took her "Godmother" nickname so seriously that she actually named one of her children Michael Corleone Blanco. Helmed by Colombian director Andrs Baiz and produced by the team behind Narcos, it's a classic rise-and-fall crime drama. Vergara's performance won plenty of critical praise and earned her an Emmy nomination. Netflix The Diplomat (2023 - Present) Political drama The Diplomat, which stars Keri Russell as an American diplomat named Kate Wyler in London, returned this fall with its second pulse-pounding season. The show's first season, which premiered in 2023, is eight episodes, and season 2 is even shorter, coming in at six episodes, making it the perfect weekend binge if you're looking for a show that combines action-packed international intrigue and political thrills with soapy marital drama. Netflix Stranger Things (2016 - Present) Stranger Things is an enthralling medley of horror, drama and nostalgia. Set in the 1980s in fictional small-town Indiana, residents begin experiencing a series of odd events, including the disappearance of a young boy, and begin to search for answers. Netflix Money Heist (2017 - 2021) In this riveting Spanish crime drama, a mastermind called "The Professor" assembles a group of eight people to carry out an ambitious robbery of the Royal Mint of Spain. The show uses compelling flashbacks and time jumps to keep you on your toes. Netflix A Man On The Inside (2024) Ted Danson is a sitcom legend thanks to his roles in Cheers, Becker and The Good Place. And his latest role, in Netflix's A Man On The Inside, keeps that reputation intact. Danson has teamed up again with Good Place showrunner Mike Schur for this new comedy about a widowed retiree named Charles whose desire to find a new hobby lands him a job as a spy for a local private investigator. His assignment? To infiltrate a San Francisco retirement home to find out who's been stealing from the residents. The problem is that Charles, affable and amiable as he is, keeps making friends with all the suspects. The eight-episode show shot to the top of Netflix's Top Ten when it was released in November 2024 and is the perfect comfort binge. Bridgerton (2020 - Present) One of the most aesthetically pleasing shows on this list. Bridgerton is set in Regency-era England as the Bridgerton siblings search for love while navigating high society -- and being the subject of anonymously penned gossip pamphlets. There's plenty of drama, beautiful costumes and lavish tea parties to keep you coming back for more. The first installment of season 3 arrives on May 16, so catch up now. Netflix The Night Agent (2023 - Present) Gabriel Basso stars in The Night Agent, based on the novel of the same name written by Matthew Quirk. In the show's first season, FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Basso) works at the White House in the top secret Night Agent program, where he gets pulled into a dangerous conspiracy when he learns a mole might be lurking within the government. The show's second season will arrive on Jan. 23, 2025. Netflix Black Doves (2024) The new spy thriller Black Doves only just arrived to the platform last week, but it quickly shot into the Netflix Top 10 and has already been renewed for a second season. The addictive series stars Keira Knightly -- who just received a Golden Globe nomination for the role -- as a spy named Helen Webb married to a politician in the British government who has no idea about her true identity. Ben Whishaw plays Helen's friend and associate Sam, an assassin battling his own sense of morality, in this action-packed (and admittedly very bloody) series filled with espionage and occasionally some very dark humor.

Our Picks Best for beginners Coinbase Wallet View details See at Coinbase View details Good balance between accessibility and security Ledger Nano X View details $149 at Ledger View details Best security features Trezor Model T View details $129 at Trezor View details Best for desktop users Exodus View details See at Exodus View details Best for mobile users Mycelium View details See at Mycelium View details Table of Contents As 2024 comes to a close, bitcoin and other crypto like dogecoin have been doing big growth numbers. With only a few days left in the year, bitcoin continues to hover just under $100,000. Whether you're looking to start investing in crypto or you've been HODLing since the beginning, you'll need a good place to store your digital currency.Choosing to leave it on a crypto exchange would mean you're trusting the company to hold it for you in a custodial wallet, which means you don't fully own the asset. The better option is to move it to a noncustodial wallet of your own -- which gives you complete ownership.What is a crypto wallet?A crypto wallet's primary function is to keep your crypto safe and allow you to make trades. Wallets also offer more control over your digital currency than you'll get using a standard account at a crypto exchange or brokerage.Crypto wallets can be external hardware devices -- cold storage wallets -- or software that runs on your mobile device or computer -- hot storage wallets.Cold storage wallets are physical storage units that are kept offline and can only be accessed using a dongle -- a physical USB that has to be plugged into your computer. They are generally thought of to be more secure than hot wallets because they're not connected to the internet, but hot wallets are typically more easily accessible for making trades. Hot wallets include:Mobile app wallets that use software installed on your phoneDesktop wallets that use software installed on your computerBrowser extension wallets that can be noncustodial like Metamask, or custodial like BinanceUnless you're making daily crypto trades or have only a modest amount of money invested in crypto, we recommend you don't store your crypto in a custodial wallet.Best practices for holding crypto include purchasing a cold wallet for offline storage. Your next best option is a "noncustodial" software wallet or app. We'll look at both options here in an effort to help you find the best crypto wallet for your own situation.The best crypto wallets for 2024 See at Coinbase Coinbase, which went public in April 2022, is the best-known cryptocurrency exchange in the US. The company makes it easy to trade well-known cryptocurrencies from bitcoin to dogecoin, and has its own Visa-backed debit card that integrates with Apple Pay and Google.If you're new to cryptocurrency, the Coinbase Wallet is a good place to start. It's a mobile wallet, meaning it can be downloaded as an app for Android or iOS. The interface is intuitive and the wallet is fully integrated with the company's exchange, which makes it easy to conduct transactions -- including purchasing coins and tokens with traditional currency.Unlike the company's exchange, the Coinbase Wallet is noncustodial; that means that only you have access to your wallet's private key, which is generated with a 12-word recovery phrase (or seed phrase) when you sign up. Note that there's a difference between storing your cryptocurrency on Coinbase's exchange, which is custodial, and the wallet, which is not. The integration between them makes it fairly simple to transfer funds back and forth. $149 at Ledger The Nano X is Ledger's second-generation cold storage wallet. The integrated Ledger Live platform, which is easy to learn and use, supports more than 5,500 coins and tokens, including bitcoin, ether and XRP. The wallet can be connected to your computer via a USB cable and Android and iOS mobile devices via Bluetooth -- a connection the Model T lacks.The device is sturdy and features a small LED screen. To start, you'll set up a PIN, then a 24-word seed phrase. The seed phrase acts as your wallet's private key. Just like other wallets, as long as you keep the private key safe, you won't lose your crypto assets -- even if you lose your wallet.It's important to note that Ledger suffered a data breach in July 2020 that resulted in the theft of some customers' personal data -- but, significantly, not their crypto assets. No private keys to wallets were taken, but there were reports of customers receiving phishing emails and other scamming threats afterward. That noted, Ledger has long been a trusted name in the crypto world, but the data breach is a good reminder to be careful online -- especially when it comes to dealing in crypto assets. $129 at Trezor The $129 Model T is Trezor's second-generation hardware wallet, and it comes with many of the same features as the Ledger Nano X. One major difference is that Trezor's software is powered completely by open-source, which affords some additional protection, theoretically, since the code is available for scrutiny. As the thinking goes, sunlight is the best disinfectant.Trezor Suite is designed to run natively on your desktop, which generally provides greater security than a web-based app, though you can also access Trezor Suite through the company's website. The Model T natively supports 16 cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ethereum, dogecoin and cardano. You can make transactions directly in Trezor Suite through the company's integrated exchange.Shaped like an old-school stopwatch, the Model T comes with a touchscreen and a USB cable to connect to your computer. It also features a microSD card if you want to add encrypted storage directly to your hardware wallet. It doesn't feature Bluetooth support, which isan omission that some security advocates prefer, as Bluetooth connectivity could be an attack vector for hackers to exploit.