Technology Archives - Positive News

End the endless scroll: seven ways to take back control of your digital life

Angela Garwood — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:33 +0000

Addiction is a feature of digital platforms, not a bug, a US court has ruled. Here’s how to take back control from the algorithm

Positive News — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:04:18 +0000

From carbon-negative homes to people-powered street lights, new innovations are transforming urban living

Gavin Haines — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:20 +0000

Researchers in Australia have developed a dual-purpose paint that tackles rising heat and water scarcity in one stroke

Gavin Haines — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:00:32 +0000

Scientists treated the ‘untreatable’, species bounced back, solar surged, deforestation fell, rivers were revitalised, and more

Oliver Balch — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:42 +0000

The ethical hacker challenging stereotypes, mentoring girls in tech and showing that cybersecurity can be seriously fun

Fern McErlane — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:26:48 +0000

A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid washing machine

Oliver Balch — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:06:49 +0000

In her book Smartphone Nation, Kaitlyn Regehr makes the case for reclaiming control over our digital lives

Jodie Jackson — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:39:03 +0000

In a noisy digital world, how can we reclaim our attention? An expert shares empowering, practical tips

Martin Wright — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:37:33 +0000

With smartphones a near-constant presence in children’s lives, one grassroots movement is pushing back – with remarkable force

Jem Collins — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

A mindful mode on the Fairphone 6 offers a tactile way to escape constant notifications and help people find the right digital balance