Do you have an old phone gathering dust in a junk drawer? Before you look into local recycling options, try repurposing it as a security camera, alarm clock, or dedicated media player.

There's plenty to consider when buying a new phone: Will you be going with the newest iPhone, or skipping the iOS in favor of an Android device? You may also be thinking about switching to a new ...

How to recycle old phones and electronics – and why doing so is good for your wallet - Components such as steel, aluminum, ...

What can you do with old smartphones? The practical answer is to recycle materials, recover rare earth metals and re-use parts wherever possible. There are other answers… with a bit of flair, these ...

People don’t usually plan to hold onto their old devices, but that’s what many end up doing. Better information about recycling and reselling options could change that.

Old tech can still be worth money: Trade-in programs from Apple, Amazon, Target, Staples, and Best Buy may pay you cash or store credit for old devices. Don’t throw electronics in the trash: Old ...

Google says UC San Diego plans to launch a 2,000 Pixel phone data center in fall 2026, turning retired smartphone ...

Storage is the worst of both worlds: A device sitting unused for years loses its resale value, and erasing its data only gets harder over time. The good news is that the main barriers – data concerns ...