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Consumers increasingly use an omnichannel approach when planning purchases, according to the 'Future Shopper 2019' report on eCommerce by global digital agency Wunderman Thompson.

Mobile consumers are empowered to make climate-friendly purchase decisions and urge companies to take action on climate change.

The comparison between bulb, CFL and LED Lights is based on energy consumption, life and how much fuel is needed. A 100 Watt bulb burns 24*7 for a year: consumes 100x24x365/1000 = 876 kwh of electricity. While in 876 kwh of electricity, CFL can give lights for 3.3 years and LED Lights can give lights for 5 years.

The comparison between bulb, CFL and LED Lights is based on energy consumption, life and how much fuel is needed. A 100 Watt bulb burns 24*7 for a year: consumes 100x24x365/1000 = 876 kwh of electricity. While in 876 kwh of electricity, CFL can give lights for 3.3 years and LED Lights can give lights for 5 years.

The proliferation of portable consumer electronics such as computers, cell phones and e-book readers combined with expected expanded production of hybrid and all-electric vehicles has placed significant new demands upon manufacturers for low-cost, energy efficient and environmentally-friendly batteries.

To power his home and his car, Greenberg has two solar installations and a solar water heater. They produce so much energy he has dubbed his home the Ordway Solar Power Plant. His solar panels, which sit atop his white roof, generate roughly 7,000 kilowatt-hours annually. His house and his electric car together use about 3,000 kWh per year. That leaves about 4,000 kWh surplus that he gives back to Pacific Gas & Electric every year, enough to power about two-thirds of another typical single-family home in the area.

Egypt's economy was mainly depended on the tourism and exports of cotton, oil and gas. However, in recent times due to decline in oil prices, refurbished consumer electronics industry has emerged as a saviour to the economy. Read on, what is Egypt's advantage on the import of bulk refurbished electronics, and how these electronics can provide new channels to organisations looking to improve their IT asset management strategy, investments and the bottomline.

Technology is a trend that will never go out of date. Every day is a new day for technology - you find a newly launched tech-device turning into a craze or a new smartphone catching the consumer's eye. Due to this disrupted mindset of consumers and many other reasons, e-waste management has become a global issue. Find out some of the opportunities that lie in this problem.

US technology company Microsoft has launched its new retail solution to enhance the online and offline shopping experience for consumers. The Microsoft Synchronized Shopping solution makes use of 'intelligent Cloud technology' and has been developed in partnership with its Gold partner Popcornapps.

From virtual pornography to posh dating apps, tech is changing sex forever.

These 5 food services are transforming food delivery with tech.

The contest introduced colour TV, intercontinental voting systems and uses the world's largest LED displays. The Eurovision Song Contest is a special occasion where countries like Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and many more come together under the same roof. The contest, originally created to unite Europe after the war, also started as a technological experiment.

Some of the must-have tools for BlackBerry's latest OS. The news this week that BlackBerry is planning to release two new mobile devices has shown that the troubled Canadian manufacturer is far from finished. Since releasing its all-new BB10 operating system last year alongside it's first-ever touchscreen devices, the company has continued to be a favourite for business and consumer customers.

UAE emerges among top 3 countries in the world with the highest number of digitally connected consumers. Having said that, the increase in usage of electronic devices has resulted in a drastic rise in e-waste generation. To address this growing concern, UAE has started doing its bit to manage it more effectively. To know more, have a look at the latest smart trends going on in UAE for e-waste recycling. Also, check out how Veracity World - The Green Industry For E-waste Recycling is contributing towards the betterment of the environment, health and overall well being of citizens in UAE.

Every day millions of consumers across the globe flood the online and offline electronic markets to buy the newly launched products. But what about the previously used gadgets and appliances piling up in your attic? Instead of storing the e-waste in the house or disposing of it in a landfill, the best and safest way is to resell it to an authentic recycling center. This action would also put some extra money in your pocket. Here's where to go to get the best possible price for your used IT and electronic assets.

While many people opt for new electronic products, a growing number of consumers are choosing to buy refurbished laptops and computers. There are some important factors and tips to consider before buying any equipment, whether it is new or refurbished. Read on, we are sharing some tips for buying refurbished electronics. Plus, how buying refurbished laptops and computers can help you save money.

Customers increasingly want payments to be seamless. New developments in biometrics, instant cross-border payments, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are all part of the larger trend towards more convenient payments. However, seamlessness for consumers means complexity for merchants, creating challenging market conditions.

Ever thought about what happens to all the IT and electronic products that you consume and discard? Where do they actually go? They end up in landfills and pose a significant threat to the environment and public health. Knowing the fact, Veracity World has listed out the problems of e-waste and some concrete solutions to tackle the issue. The process of building up an integrated e-waste management is also discussed.