Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 07/21 – Apple Pledges 100% Carbon Neutrality by 2030
Jul 21, 2020
Apple is aiming for 100% carbon neutrality by 2030, showcasing innovative strategies for sustainability. Microsoft is engaging in antitrust discussions while LinkedIn faces job cuts due to the pandemic. Smartphone sales have taken a hit, impacting major brands. Coinbase successfully thwarted a bitcoin scam targeting its users. Meanwhile, AMD is gearing up for a showdown with Intel with its new Ryzen 4000 series. The autonomous driving sector is reevaluating its approach, shifting towards more practical, highway-focused solutions.
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Apple's Carbon Neutral Goal
- Apple aims for 100% carbon neutrality by 2030, covering its entire business and supply chain.
- They'll reduce emissions by 75% and develop carbon removal solutions for the remaining 25%.
Apple's Recycling Efforts
- Apple uses a robot named 'Dave' to disassemble iPhones and recover materials like rare earth magnets.
- All recent Apple devices use recycled content, including rare earth elements in the Taptic Engine.
Microsoft's App Store Concerns
- Microsoft, though not invited to the tech antitrust hearing, spoke with the committee.
- Brad Smith voiced concerns about Apple's App Store practices, especially regarding payments.