Beware of 'juice jacking' when charging devices with public USB ports
Some of these USB charging ports can be corrupted, and pose a danger if you happen to plug your smartphone or tablet into them.
Sat Apr 15 2023
How to correctly dispose of unwanted electronic and electrical waste
Our societies buy and throw away high-tech items at an astonishing rate.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Self-cleaning mask can kill viruses with heat from phone charger, researchers say
The mask has a USB port that connects to a power source
Wed Jun 17 2020
Meet the latest weapon against child porn: A rescued black Labrador
The dogs are a new phenomenon in the world of canine detection.
Wed Jun 22 2016
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Mon Oct 26 2015
N.Korea offers mobile internet to foreigners
Foreigners living in North Korea and visitors will be allowed access to mobile Internet starting Monday.
Sat Feb 23 2013
New gold plated USB drives launched
Strontium Technology Pte Ltd has launched its premium solid metal Universal Serial Bus (USB) drives called Ammo.
Wed Jan 30 2013
BMW building a new 2-man sled for USBSF
BMW working with US Bobsled and Skeleton Federation to develop a new two-man bobsled, hopes to be ready by 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Wed Nov 14 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024