5.3 billion cell phones to become waste in 2022: Report
Defunct cell phones are just the tip of the 44.48-million-ton iceberg of global electronic waste generated annually that isn't recycled.
Sat Oct 15 2022
How to stay safe in the face of surging mobile malware attacks?
Cell phones have become prime targets for hackers and scammers around the world to access specific information such as your identity.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Could tomorrow's smartphone screens be self-healing?
The aim is to automatically heal scratches or cracks, in turn increasing the lifespan of smartphones.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Wedding certificate and cell phone: How a US veteran's wife fled Afghanistan
Afzali's escape was aided by her determination, luck, her husband, their marriage certificate, and her SIV application.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Israeli firm's spyware used to target journalists' cell phones - Reports
The targeted phone numbers were on a list provided by Forbidden Stories and Amnesty International to the 17 media organisations.
Mon Jul 19 2021
COVID-19: Connected wristbands could be used to monitor home quarantine for travellers
The idea involves connecting the wristband to a mobile app installed on the wearer's cell phone, to monitor individual's movement.
Thu Oct 22 2020
App happy: 33 billion mobile apps downloaded this summer
This is largely explained by new user needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic due to isolation, homeworking.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Car was speeding, driver playing with handphone - Victim
Muhammad Aiman also claimed that he saw the woman driver were using a cell phone prior to the incident.
Sat Feb 18 2017
MAS latest airline to prohibit in-flight use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Malaysia Airlines has temporarily banned the use of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on-board its flight.
Sat Sep 10 2016
At least 2 attack suspects dead after French police raid north of Paris
The Wednesday siege unfolded as police scored a breakthrough, discovering a cell phone in a garbage can near the Bataclan Concert Hall, the site of one of Friday's shootings.
Wed Nov 18 2015
The father of mobile' cinema honoured in New York
Sandeep Marwah, the first person to shoot a feature film on a cell phone was recognized for his impact on modern filmmaking.
Tue Jul 07 2015
Investigators: Was Amtrak engineer using cell phone when train crashed?
Federal investigators are probing if the engineer was using his cellphone when the Amtrak train approached a curve at more than twice the speed limit.
Wed Jun 03 2015
The landline phone is heading for extinction
Today, 44% of US adults don't have a landline phone installed at home, and this growing trend is strongest with Millennials.
Sun Apr 05 2015
Wikipedia sees future and threat in cell phones
Cell phones could be Wikipedia's path to global domination, but may also pose a risk to the crowdsourcing culture the online encyclopedia relies on, chief executive Sue Gardner says.
Thu Dec 13 2012
China's PCT international patent applications top world for 5 consecutive years: WIPO chief
China has become the country with the most international patent applications, according to AIPPI President Shoichi Okuyama.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Charles Leclerc wins US Grand Prix; Max Verstappen 3rd after Norris penalty
Charles Leclerc also won the Monaco Grand Prix and Italian Grand Prix this year and sits third in the driver standings.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
Israeli leaders are seeking to reshape regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future attacks, sources said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will make decisions based on its interests, PM's office says
Israel is pondering its military reaction to recent Iranian missile strikes.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Trump hands out french fries in Pennsylvania, Harris visits Georgia churches
Both candidates were scrambling for votes in the most competitive states.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Brazil's Lula cancels BRICS trip after minor brain hemorrhage from fall
Lula "was advised to avoid long-distance air travel but is otherwise able to carry out his regular duties."
Mon Oct 21 2024
Lebanese flee as blasts hit Beirut, Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm
On Sunday Israel said it hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut.
Sun Oct 20 2024