The brain of 'La Banda del Millón' is now hosted in the same prison as his sons and also without a cellphone
Hugo David Castillo has been incarcerated alongside his sons in a prison where they are denied access to cell phones and electronic devices.
Student wins a cellphone after classmates and teachers hold a fundraiser in the interior of SP: 'It will stay in the history of my life'
A high school student in Nova Campina, Brazil, received a new cellphone as a surprise gift from teachers and classmates who raised funds to buy it for him.
Arrested for robbery in Várzea da Palma, man tells police that he only 'picked up' the cellphone that the victim left on the ground
A man arrested for robbery in Várzea da Palma claimed he only 'picked up' the cellphone the victim left on the ground after threatening her during the incident.
The striking interaction between Lali Espósito and a Spanish singer who was robbed in Buenos Aires: 'An honor to explain to you where La Matanza is'
Lali Espósito assisted Spanish artist Lara Blanco in locating her stolen cellphone shortly after her arrival in Buenos Aires for a music festival.
Section of Raposo Tavares in São Paulo gains cameras that catch cellphone use and lack of seatbelt
The Raposo Tavares highway in São Paulo will install AI cameras to detect drivers using cellphones and passengers without seatbelts.
Lack of lighting on walking path in Taquaral makes visitors use cellphone flashlights in Campinas
Visitors to Lagoa do Taquaral in Campinas are resorting to using their cellphone flashlights due to a lack of lighting along the walking path.
Ford government silent on cost of fighting release of premier’s cellphone records
The Ford government in Ontario is not disclosing the costs associated with its attempt to block the release of Premier Doug Ford's cellphone records, as it seeks to change legislation following a legal defeat.
INSS CPI finds contact of Flávio Bolsonaro and Nikolas in Vorcaro's cellphone
The INSS CPI has uncovered contacts in former banker Daniel Vorcaro's cellphone, including Flávio Bolsonaro and Nikolas Ferreira, both denying any wrongdoing or direct contact with Vorcaro.
Ford accused of limiting transparency law because of cellphone defeat in court
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is accused of circumventing transparency laws by using his personal phone for official communications, as revealed by call log discrepancies and a ruling by the Information and Privacy Commission.
VIDEO: man arrested for stealing cellphone and assaulting pedestrian in Capivari
A 19-year-old man was arrested for stealing a cellphone and assaulting a pedestrian near the bus station in Capivari, Brazil.
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 São José 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.
The nearly $100,000 fine that most people incur without realizing it
Using a cellphone while driving can lead to hefty fines and is prohibited under Argentine traffic law, highlighting its risks and the need for awareness.
Transparency watchdog blasts ‘shocking’ Ontario plan to hide premier cellphone records
Ontario's transparency watchdog criticizes the Ford government's initiative to restrict access to premier's cellphone records as an effort to obscure vital public information.
"Family Commitment": The Minister of Education filmed a video making a particular request to parents
Mercedes Miguel, the Minister of Education of Buenos Aires, urged parents to delay giving their children mobile phones until after primary school, highlighting the need for a 'cellphone-free childhood'.
The battle against the cellphone
The Buenos Aires legislature has enacted a law banning cellphones in primary schools to aid student focus and promote interactive activities.
Companies can no longer charge for changing or cancelling internet, cellphone plans
Canada's CRTC has eliminated fees for changing or cancelling internet and cellphone plans, enhancing consumer flexibility.
VIDEO: thief breaks car window and steals cellphone on Avenida 23 de Maio, in SP
A thief broke a car window and stole a cellphone from a driver caught in traffic on Avenida 23 de Maio in São Paulo.
Man arrested for faking cellphone robbery in Paraíba do Sul
A 35-year-old man was arrested for staging a high-value cellphone robbery in Paraíba do Sul, Brazil.
Young man arrested suspected of invading a house, stabbing his former boss, and stealing money and a cellphone in the interior of São Paulo
An 18-year-old man was arrested for allegedly breaking into his former boss's house, stabbing him, and stealing money and a cellphone in Santo Anastácio, São Paulo.
Woman dragged by flood in Bahia has phone tracked and location points to canal
A woman swept away by a flood in Bahia has been located via her cellphone signal, which indicates she is in a canal after being missing for 48 hours.
Teenager apprehended after stealing cellphone in Asa Branca
A 16-year-old teenager was apprehended after stealing a cellphone from another 16-year-old girl in the Asa Branca neighborhood of Boa Vista, Brazil.
How the programs that recover messages from cell phones and are used by the Federal Police in investigations work
The Federal Police in Brazil utilize advanced technologies that allow them to recover deleted messages from cell phones without entering passwords or turning the devices on.
A bomb that is difficult to disarm: Buenos Aires prisoners use nearly 50,000 legal cellphone lines
A case involving a soldier's suicide has revealed that prisoners in Buenos Aires are using legal cell phones to execute extortion schemes.
Man arrested a day after leaving prison, suspected of breaking into a store and stealing money in Bahia
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Serrinha, Bahia, just one day after being released from prison, on suspicion of breaking into a commercial establishment and stealing cash and a cellphone.
Messages and emails on Daniel Vorcaro's cellphone show the owner's relationship with politicians and public agents
Federal police are investigating messages found on Daniel Vorcaro's cellphone, revealing his ties with political figures, including Senator Ciro Nogueira.
Calgary teen arrested following armed robbery of cellphones
A teenager in Calgary has been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery at a cellphone store.
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.
Young man breaks into house, steals PlayStation 5, confesses to crime and is found hiding under a water tank in Manhuaçu
A young man was arrested after breaking into a house in Manhuaçu, stealing a PlayStation 5 and a cellphone, and later hiding from police under a water tank.
Vorcaro will receive content of his sealed cellphone from the Federal Police through a notary
Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is set to receive data from his seized cellphone from the Federal Police under a protective process to prevent leaks to the media.
Employee who 'devoted herself only to conversations and activities on her cell phone' is dismissed from the Uberlândia City Hall
An employee of Uberlândia's City Hall was dismissed for neglecting her duties and excessively using her cellphone during work hours.
Cellphone not charging properly? It could be dirt in the port – see how to fix it
This article provides tips for cleaning your cellphone's charging port to resolve charging issues caused by dirt and debris.
Fines for cellphone use while driving increase by more than 20% in Presidente Prudente
The number of drivers caught using their cell phones while driving in Presidente Prudente has increased by over 20% from 2024 to 2025, raising concerns about road safety.
Woman killed after refusing kiss in MG asked for protection in last post on social media: 'God, close what is a trap'
Priscila Beatriz Assis Teixeira, a 38-year-old woman, was killed after refusing a kiss during a cellphone sale negotiation, having posted a plea for protection hours earlier.
Fugitive convicted for drug trafficking arrested after attempting to break cellphone to destroy evidence, says police
A man wanted by the police for drug trafficking was arrested in Bonfim do Piauí after attempting to destroy evidence on his cellphone as officers arrived.
App motorcyclist arrested after punching passenger and stealing cellphone in SP
A motorcyclist in Cubatão, SP has been arrested after assaulting a passenger and stealing their cellphone during a fare dispute.
'Memory Crisis' Will Cause Cellphone Sales to Drop More Than Ever in History in 2026, Says Consultancy
A consultancy report predicts a historic decline in smartphone sales due to a RAM memory crisis, especially affecting low-cost Android devices.
Couple suspected of involvement in homicides arrested in Bahia; man destroyed cellphone upon seeing police arrival
A couple suspected of involvement in homicides and drug trafficking was arrested in Feira de Santana, Brazil, with the man destroying his cellphone as police arrived.
Horror and indignation: a nurse who came to confirm the femicide stole the cell phone of the young woman stabbed to death
A nurse involved in confirming a femicide in Ezeiza, Argentina, has been accused of stealing the victim's cellphone after she was murdered.
Educator loses R$ 42.9 thousand after alleged cellphone cloning in Rio Preto
A pedagogue reported losing R$ 42.9 thousand due to alleged cellphone cloning, involving unauthorized transactions including a PIX transfer and a fraudulent loan.
Man accused of killing ex-partner and sending messages from her cell phone to her family goes on trial in Passos
Lenniker Gabriel dos Santos Oliveira is on trial for allegedly murdering his ex-partner and using her cellphone to mislead her family and the police.
Insufficient and Dirty Restrooms, Grated Blocks, and Reduced Cellphone Theft: What Went Right and Wrong at São Paulo's Street Carnival in 2026
The 2026 São Paulo street carnival saw significant crowds and safety improvements, but struggled with sanitation and overcrowding issues.
Missing family in RS: forensics prove that Silvana's cellphone was never in Gramado; understand what this indicates
Forensics reveal that Silvana's cellphone was never in Gramado, contrary to her social media posts, suggesting a possible cover-up regarding her disappearance.
The cellphone of a broker killed by the building manager was thrown into a sewer and was only found after 41 days
The cellphone of real estate broker Daiane Alves Souza, who was murdered by her building manager, was recovered 41 days after being discarded in a sewer, containing crucial evidence of the crime.
Carnival 2026: BH records no occurrences of rape and feminicide and has a 70% decrease in cellphone theft during the festivities, says government
The government of Minas Gerais reported a significant decline in crime rates during the 2026 Carnival in Belo Horizonte, including no cases of feminicide or rape.
Court orders couple arrested for cellphone theft during Florianópolis carnival to return home to RS
A couple arrested for stealing 16 cellphones during the Florianópolis carnival has been ordered by the court to return to their home in Rio Grande do Sul.
VIDEO: pilot admits to police involvement with minors and shows records of victims on his cellphone
A pilot in São Paulo was arrested for serious sexual violence against minors, revealing a disturbing case of predation.
Man found dead in a small apartment with hands tied with a cellphone charger in MT
A 32-year-old man was found dead in Várzea Grande, Brazil, with his hands tied and stab wounds on his neck and abdomen.
Police dressed as 'Scooby-Doo' arrest 3 suspects and recover 8 cell phones at a block party in downtown São Paulo
Three suspects were arrested for cellphone theft while disguised police officers recovered eight stolen phones at a street party in São Paulo.
Dressed as Scooby-Doo characters, police arrest suspects in cellphone theft in downtown SP
Police disguised as Scooby-Doo characters arrested three suspects for stealing cellphones during a Carnival block in downtown São Paulo.
Delivery man takes snack to supposed customer in Paraná, but has his cellphone and motorcycle stolen by him
A delivery man in Paraná was robbed of his motorcycle and cellphone while making a food delivery to a supposed customer.