The frustration we feel when an electronic device becomes too slow… We all know it. That smartphone that lacks storage space or RAM, preventing us from installing new apps or updates. That computer that manages to perform its updates, but that has become so slow that the user experience becomes difficult. In the end, these […]
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Is it possible to develop technology free from bias? What place do we want to assign to AI in our society? This article was based on episode #21 of Axoly Tech Podcast. We had the opportunity to meet Gabriela Arriagada Bruneau, a professor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Ethics at the Catholic University of Chile.
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The E-waste burden on the planet 62 million tons of electronic waste were produced in 2022. This includes all household appliances (washing machines, stoves, radios, calculators, electric toothbrushes, etc.) and all computer and telecommunications equipment (smartphones, phones, printers, monitors, etc.). Why is there so much waste? Why do we instinctively discard and replace faulty electronics,
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The digital divide, or more accurately, digital divides, refers to the various forms of inequality (in access, usage, etc.) in the field of information and communication technologies (ICTs). These inequalities have important social implications. The digital “divide” is not limited to a simple division between those who can access technologies and those who cannot. In
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All our products have a useful life span. This refers to the period during which a device can be used efficiently without becoming obsolete or requiring major repairs. In this article, we will discuss obsolescence through the prism of software. How can the apps and programs we install on our computers or smartphones have an
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