Microsoft announces plan to make the Xbox carbon neutral
An initial pilot program will cover 825,000 consoles.
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UN says US fears over Huawei’s 5G are politically motivated
The US fears China will use the company’s equipment for spying.
Governments reach deal to implement Paris climate change agreement
The question is whether or not it goes far enough.
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'Pokémon Go' creator Niantic to develop GPS-based tourism games
Niantic is partnering with the United Nations for a responsible tourism project.
The US is not prepared to shape global internet policy
Lessons from the Senate hearing on the international internet landscape.
Google works with the UN to monitor environmental changes
The tech giant will provide free, real-time environmental data.
China is inviting international scientists to its future space station
It's an open call for applicants from every UN member state.
Treaty ending use of planet-warming HFCs takes effect in 2019
The question is whether or not the US will ratify it.
Microsoft and the UN to provide digital IDs for undocumented people
Blockchain technology could give legal recognition to 1.1 billion people.
Microsoft partners with the UN to track human rights abuses
The UN is looking into new ways to use big data.
E-waste levels are surging in Asia
The volume of gadget garbage surged almost two thirds in just 5 years.
'1979 Revolution' lands on Android
Get a first-hand look at the tension and human cost of the Iranian Revolution.
Canada-led effort would require more locally-made digital media
Governments could force services like Netflix to produce more homegrown videos.
Video games are more important than ever
IndieCade 2016 highlighted the power of video games to humanize critical social issues.
The United Nations is turning VR into a tool for social change
A simple button turns your virtual visit into real-world good.
Sierra Nevada is taking the United Nations to space in 2021
It's the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs' first actual mission.
UN rights council condemns the disruption of internet access
The resolution is non-binding, but it sends a strong message.
Final climate change deal keeps emissions in check, if it sticks
The final UN draft would lower greenhouse gases, but soft legal requirements could steal its thunder.