Governments are pushing teen social media bans - but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
Does reducing social media improve teen mental health?
Sun Nov 10 2024
Indonesia bans sales of Google smartphones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Indonesia blocks Google Pixel sales as the phones don't meet the rule requiring 40 pct of components to be locally manufactured.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Who still uses pagers anyway?
Pagers can be harder to track than smartphones because they receive messages transmitted via radio signal.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Google launches enhanced Pixel phones in bid to leverage AI tech
The upgrades include a Pixel-only feature that lets users search for information stored in screenshots.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Spain tightens protections for children on smartphones
The government will also criminalise the creation of "deepfake" AI-generated images involving sexual content.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Criminals found stealing data through ‘wedding invitations’ embedded with malware - Police
Police said the tactic which had been detected since mid-2023, was often used by criminals to hack into smartphones.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Have smartphones created an ‘anxious generation’? Jonathan Haidt sounds the alarm
A decade ago, parents could not have known the threats lying within the shiny new smartphones they presented to their excited teenagers.
Sun May 05 2024
Try your luck in Brussels: Shop sells still-sealed unwanted Amazon parcels
Arnaud Userstam, who founded the shop, said connected watches and smartphones are the items people are happiest to get.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Android Users Set to Enjoy ChatGPT as Device Assistant
The developers are designing an innovative feature to be introduced into the system, promising a more seamless and efficient experience.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Google bets on India with Pixel smartphone manufacturing
Google counts India as a key growth market, where most smartphones run on its Android ecosystem.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Barcode turns 50 but its days might be numbered
Barcode faces competition from the younger QR code, the information-filled squares used in smartphones.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Screen time for children: How much is too much?
From smartphones to gaming consoles, screens are everywhere. But how much is too much for your child's well-being?
Thu Mar 09 2023
Mobile World Congress looks ahead to tomorrow's AR glasses
Forget smartphones, what if the real stars of this year's Mobile World Congress were augmented reality glasses?
Tue Feb 28 2023
Soon all (high-end) smartphones could be makeshift power banks
Reverse wireless charging could be coming to the next generation iPhone.
Sun Feb 12 2023
Will you still be able to use WhatsApp in 2023?
As far as iPhones are concerned, WhatsApp will only be supported by devices running iOS 12 or later.
Wed Dec 28 2022
AWANI Tonight: 13th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh
- House arrest: Govt to apply gag order on addendum
- Abu Dhabi: PM Anwar discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- House arrest: Govt to apply gag order on addendum
- Abu Dhabi: PM Anwar discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: Hearing begins for $1.83 bil lawsuit over Apple’s App Store
A UK court began hearings for allegations that Apple abused its App Store’s dominant position to charge commissions as high as 30%. The lawsuit is seeking damages of up to $1.83 billion for nearly 20 million UK Apple users.
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: Russian runners brave -50°C to run in marathon
Dozens of runners, wrapped up from head to toe, braved freezing temperatures in Russia’s Yakutia region to take part in a marathon held at a chilling -50°C.
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: PM discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar in Abu Dhabi
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on the second day of his official visit to the UAE. Astro AWANI correspondent Irfan Faruqi breaks down the key moments of the day in Abu Dhabi and what they mean for Malaysia-UAE ties.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Provisional anti-dumping duties on flat-rolled iron, non-alloy steel imports China, India, Japan, S.Korea - MITI
MITI says the move, effective Jan 11, 2025, for up to 120 days, aims to prevent further harm to the domestic industry.
Mon Jan 13 2025
UK PM Starmer to outline plan to make Britain world leader in AI
Countries worldwide race to become AI hubs while balancing the need for restrictions on the technology.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Consider This: ASEAN Chair 2025 — Malaysia’s Vision for Regional Progress
As Malaysia takes the helm as ASEAN Chair in 2025, it steps into a leadership role for one of the world’s most dynamic regions. ASEAN is on track to become the fourth-largest economic bloc by 2030, but it faces immense challenges: from navigating an increasingly fragmented global order to advancing regional integration amid rising protectionism. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship make a lasting impact in just one year? And how can ASEAN strengthen its collective voice and economic clout in a polarised world? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Professor Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah, Chairperson of the Institute of Strategic & International Studies, better known as ISIS Malaysia.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Najib testifies that he returned a portion of alleged Saudi donation
The first defense witness says he wants to avoid misinterpretations about the large sum of money in his personal account.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Death sentence of ex-lorry driver convicted of rape-cum-murder of elderly woman commuted to 40 years imprisonment
The three-judge panel dismiss K. Sathiaraj's appeal to overturn his murder conviction.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Thailand backs Malaysia's 'Inclusive And Sustainable' ASEAN vision for 2025
Nikorndej Balankura says Thailand views 2025 under Malaysia's Chairmanship as a pivotal moment in ASEAN's Community-building process.
Mon Jan 13 2025