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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Is freedom also the right to be killed for a cell phone?

The article discusses the tragic murders of two individuals in Argentina, illustrating the rising violence and crime linked to robbery, especially concerning personal items like cell phones.

Mar 22 β€’ 23:24 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The radioactive name that embarrasses Milei

The article discusses the uncomfortable business dealings surrounding Argentine President Javier Milei, exposed through the investigation of Mauricio Novelli's cell phone in a case linked to him.

Mar 21 β€’ 23:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested while trying to sell stolen cell phone back to its owner in Nova IguaΓ§u

A man was apprehended in Nova IguaΓ§u for attempting to sell a stolen cell phone back to its owner, an elderly woman, months after the theft.

Mar 21 β€’ 14:21 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

$LIBRA Case: Prosecutor Taiano Broke His Silence and Defended His Work After the Leak of Documents from Novelli's Cell Phone

Federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano has defended his work in the $LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal investigation, addressing criticisms and discussing document leaks from the phone of lobbyist Mauricio Novelli.

Mar 20 β€’ 16:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested for stealing belongings from elderly woman while they were on a bus

A man was arrested in Joaquim FelΓ­cio for stealing a cell phone and bank cards from a 66-year-old woman on a bus.

Mar 20 β€’ 16:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

31-year-old cell phone technician goes missing after leaving home alone in the interior of SP

Rafael JosΓ© da Silva de Souza, a 31-year-old cell phone technician, has gone missing in Rio Claro, SΓ£o Paulo, after leaving his home on March 11.

Mar 20 β€’ 15:18 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The 'father' of the fearsome gang del MillΓ³n is already in prison with his children and unable to use a cell phone

Hugo David Castillo, known as the leader of the criminal organization 'del MillΓ³n', is incarcerated with his two sons following his capture, facing serious charges including homicide.

Mar 20 β€’ 14:47 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Intensive cell phone use by teenagers is linked to lower grades and more loneliness, study points out

A study from San Diego University indicates that increased cell phone usage among teenagers correlates with lower academic performance and increased feelings of loneliness.

Mar 20 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman has cell phone stolen at daughter's funeral and asks for help to recover memories in MG: 'I want her last memories'

A mother in Brazil made an emotional plea on social media for the return of her stolen cell phone, which contained cherished memories of her deceased daughter.

Mar 20 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Democratic representative's staffer repeatedly posed as a lawyer for detainees, smuggled phone into Texas facility, ICE says

A staffer for Rep. Veronica Escobar allegedly impersonated an attorney multiple times to meet detainees and illegally smuggled cell phones into an ICE facility in Texas.

Mar 19 β€’ 19:22 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why You Should Be Careful with This Type of Cell Phone Chargers

Leaving cell phone chargers plugged in when not in use can lead to higher electricity bills and fire hazards.

Mar 19 β€’ 17:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Unimed PetrΓ³polis is invaded and stolen cell phone is used for PIX scam

The Unimed PetrΓ³polis administrative unit was invaded, leading to the theft of a cell phone that was subsequently used in a scam demanding payments via the PIX system.

Mar 18 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Screens, learning and what the SEP forum should respond to

The Mexican education ministry held a forum with UNESCO to address cell phone abuse among students, raising questions about the coherence of their actions with this discourse.

Mar 18 β€’ 09:21 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

After green lines appeared on a cell phone screen, multinational manufacturer is ordered to compensate Brazilian customer

A multinational smartphone manufacturer was ordered by a Brazilian court to refund a customer and pay damages after the customer faced screen issues due to an update.

Mar 17 β€’ 15:43 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Juan Bautista Mahiques referred to the $LIBRA case and said that 'it is serious that information has leaked' from Novelli's cell phone

Juan Bautista Mahiques, the Minister of Justice, commented on the $LIBRA case, stressing the seriousness of the leak of information related to Mauricio Novelli's phone amid investigations involving President Javier Milei.

Mar 16 β€’ 23:57 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Muggers killed a taxi driver to steal his cell phone

A taxi driver in San Justo, La Matanza, was murdered by robbers seeking to steal his cell phone during his commute to work.

Mar 16 β€’ 18:05 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Did you catch PokΓ©mon with your cell phone? You helped create a 3D model of the world to train robots

The developers of PokΓ©mon Go utilized billions of images collected by millions of users to create a visual alternative to GPS for training robots and future artificial intelligences.

Mar 16 β€’ 15:08 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation Rastreio: police targets bank fraud with stolen cell phones

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro has initiated a new phase of Operation Rastreio, focusing on a criminal group involved in bank fraud using stolen mobile phones.

Mar 16 β€’ 09:40 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It's not the cell phone or the shoe: the travel item with the most bacteria at airports is the passport

A new study reveals that passports, rather than cell phones or shoes, harbor the most bacteria at airports, raising concerns about hygiene among airport staff.

Mar 15 β€’ 22:32 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A note on Novelli's cell phone details an alleged agreement for US$5 million for Milei's support for the launch of $LIBRA

A note found on Mauricio Novelli's phone outlines an alleged $5 million agreement involving President Javier Milei's support for the launch of the crypto asset $LIBRA.

Mar 14 β€’ 22:56 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retiree loses R$ 54,000 after being convinced by fake bank manager to grant remote access to his cell phone

A 55-year-old retiree in SΓ£o JosΓ© do Rio Preto, Brazil, was scammed out of R$ 54,000 by a fraudster posing as a bank manager, who convinced him to give remote access to his cellphone.

Mar 14 β€’ 14:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'RecuperaFone' announces the names of almost 300 recovered cell phone owners in Manaus; learn how to retrieve devices

The government of Amazonas has released a list of nearly 300 recovered cell phones owners as part of the RecuperaFone program, allowing them to retrieve their stolen or lost devices in Manaus.

Mar 13 β€’ 19:41 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The function that must always be turned off on your cell phone to avoid being tracked

The article discusses the importance of disabling Bluetooth on smartphones to prevent cyberattacks and protect privacy.

Mar 12 β€’ 23:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire in Ananindeua: Cell Phone Charging Short Circuit Caused the Fire, Says Resident

A fire in a house in Ananindeua was caused by a short circuit from a charging cell phone, but no injuries were reported.

Mar 12 β€’ 12:39 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Four people are arrested suspected of robbing a cell phone store in JoΓ£o Pessoa

Four individuals were arrested in JoΓ£o Pessoa, Brazil, on suspicion of robbing a cell phone store in the Mangabeira neighborhood.

Mar 11 β€’ 20:34 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New regulations in Santa Fe: prohibition of cell phone use in primary schools and restrictions in secondary schools

New rules in the Santa Fe province prohibit cell phone use in primary schools and restrict it in secondary schools as part of a digital education program.

Mar 11 β€’ 19:53 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

A robbery, a cell phone, and posts on social media: the behind-the-scenes of the deadly pool party

A deadly pool party in Argentina was linked to a robbery involving social media posts that caught the attention of police.

Mar 11 β€’ 16:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Actress Luisa Arraes reveals she was robbed in SΓ£o Paulo by the 'glass-breaking gang' and warns: 'be careful when using your cell phone in a taxi'

Brazilian actress Luisa Arraes shared her experience of being robbed in SΓ£o Paulo, warning others to be cautious when using their cell phones in taxis after a brazen incident involving the 'glass-breaking gang.'

Mar 11 β€’ 12:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman killed for denying kiss in MG was stabbed 15 times, concludes police

Priscila Beatriz Teixeira, 38, was fatally stabbed 15 times by 18-year-old Matheus VinΓ­cius de Souza after she rejected his kiss during a cell phone transaction in Brazil.

Mar 11 β€’ 08:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cell Phone Scanning: Understand the PF System That Revealed Messages from Daniel Vorcaro

The analysis of messages from Daniel Vorcaro's phone led to his transfer to a federal prison due to evidence of threats and corruption.

Mar 11 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cell phone on the tracks: signal fails on metro lines in SP and passengers complain about lack of internet

Passengers using the SΓ£o Paulo subway report difficulties accessing the internet and cell signal at various stations and tunnels.

Mar 11 β€’ 04:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple who stole a cell phone store and R$ 100,000 is indicted in Pitangui

Two men in Brazil have been indicted for armed robbery and kidnapping after stealing R$ 100,000 and several mobile phones from a store in Pitangui.

Mar 10 β€’ 23:17 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From gestures to the cell phone translator: Chinese companies made a big splash at Expoagro to sell parts and machinery

This year, seven Chinese companies are participating for the first time in the Expoagro exhibition, showcasing their machinery and parts.

Mar 10 β€’ 18:36 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Interrogation of suspect in journalist's murder in MS postponed due to lack of cell phone report

The interrogation of musician Caio Nascimento, accused of the feminicide of journalist Vanessa Ricarte, was postponed due to the absence of an important report on the analysis of the involved parties' cell phones.

Mar 10 β€’ 14:47 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cell phone of young strangled woman in Santana was traded for crack; police investigate robbery followed by murder

A young woman was murdered in Santana, Brazil, with her cell phone exchanged for crack by the suspect, who has been arrested and confessed to the crime under the influence of drugs.

Mar 10 β€’ 14:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motorola launches Signature line starting at R$ 8,999 and ultra-thin cell phone from R$ 4,599

Motorola has launched its new premium smartphone line, Signature, in Brazil, with a starting price of R$ 8,999, featuring advanced camera technology and an emphasis on design.

Mar 9 β€’ 17:54 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Kidnapped teenager is rescued in CriciΓΊma after calling for help to her mother via cell phone

A 16-year-old girl was rescued in CriciΓΊma, Brazil, after sending messages for help to her mother while being held hostage by a man.

Mar 9 β€’ 15:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Cell Phone that Keeps the Horizon Stable: How the Technology that Went Viral on Social Media Works

The article discusses a new smartphone technology, particularly in the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, that stabilizes video images even while the device is in motion, using sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes.

Mar 9 β€’ 08:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian disappears in England after sending emergency alert from cell phone

A Brazilian psychologist named VitΓ³ria Figueiredo Barreto has been missing since March 3 after being last seen in Brightlingsea, England, where an emergency alert from her phone was sent moments later.

Mar 7 β€’ 23:21 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminal knocks young woman to the ground during cell phone robbery in SP coast; VIDEO

A man assaulted and robbed a young woman in ItanhaΓ©m, SΓ£o Paulo, while the incident was captured on surveillance video.

Mar 7 β€’ 22:45 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cearan psychologist disappears in England; last cell phone signal was at sea

A 30-year-old psychologist from CearΓ‘, VitΓ³ria Figueiredo Barreto, has been missing since March 3 in England after her last known location was near the docks of Brightlingsea.

Mar 6 β€’ 21:37 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

There is no light and your cell phone is about to die: the little-known way to charge the battery

The article discusses alternative methods to charge mobile phones during power outages in Argentina.

Mar 6 β€’ 18:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young woman shot in the legs after refusing to give her cell phone password during a robbery in Porto Velho

A young woman was shot in the legs after refusing to provide her cell phone password during a robbery in Porto Velho, Brazil.

Mar 6 β€’ 15:57 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Competition for ChatGPT? A Chinese cell phone brand launches a new autonomous artificial intelligence

Chinese giant Xiaomi has introduced a new autonomous AI agent called 'miclaw' in its latest line of smartphones, marking a significant advancement in mobile technology.

Mar 6 β€’ 14:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

The phone cases of Vorcaro

The Brazilian Federal Police seized 111 cell phones from suspects in the Master case, five of which belonged to the bank's owner.

Mar 6 β€’ 00:15 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Petition: gathering signatures for Congress to consider a law that prohibits the use of cell phones and social media for children

Families are gathering signatures to urge the Argentine Congress to consider a law that would restrict cell phone use for children under 14 and social media for those under 16.

Mar 5 β€’ 21:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

How to discover hidden cameras in outlets and mirrors using a cell phone

The article discusses how to detect hidden cameras using smartphones, providing tips after a recent incident where a woman found a camera in her workplace restroom.

Mar 5 β€’ 21:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Cyclist dies on the way to work after being hit by a car that invaded the opposite lane in RS

A 28-year-old cyclist died after being struck by a car while riding to work in Canoas, Brazil, with reports suggesting the driver was using a cell phone at the time of the accident.

Mar 5 β€’ 19:39 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

City: prohibits entering cell phones into classrooms and schools may also prevent their use during recess in secondary education

The City of Buenos Aires has expanded its ban on cell phones in schools from primary to all educational levels, encouraging learning with institutional devices only.

Mar 5 β€’ 19:12 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Homeless man steals cell phone after asking a guy for a lighter and biting his finger during the crime

A homeless man in Brazil stole a cellphone after asking for a lighter and biting the victim's thumb during the confrontation.

Mar 5 β€’ 17:29 UTC

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