Assistive TechnologySustainability

Software Obsolescence Crisis: 400 Million Computers Face E-Waste Threat as Windows 10 Support Ends

Campaigners mark International E-Waste Day demanding regulations against software obsolescence. Microsoft’s Windows 10 support termination could render 400 million computers obsolete, creating 700M kg of e-waste. Right to Repair movements push for extended software lifespans.

Software obsolescence has become an urgent environmental crisis as Microsoft ends automatic support for Windows 10, potentially sending 400 million perfectly functional computers to scrap heaps worldwide. On International E-Waste Day, campaigners across Europe and the United States are demanding regulatory action against planned software obsolescence that forces premature device replacement.

The Windows 10 End-of-Support Crisis

DefenseStartups

Govini Defense Tech Startup Hits $100M Revenue Challenging Palantir in Pentagon AI Market

Govini, a defense technology startup competing with Palantir, has surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue. The company announced significant growth funding and plans to expand its AI solutions for Pentagon modernization amid increasing global security demands.

Govini, a defense technology software startup challenging established players like Palantir Technologies, has achieved a major milestone by surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue. The Arlington-based company’s rapid growth comes as the Pentagon accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence and data analytics solutions to modernize military operations.

Explosive Growth in Defense Tech Sector