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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish Research: Constant Fiddling with Phones is More Straining than Long Screen Time

A recent study by Aalto University researchers reveals that the most mental strain from digital devices comes from frequent short usage, rather than prolonged screen time.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Gravitational waves leave a theoretically measurable trace in light

Scientists propose a theoretical method for detecting gravitational waves using smaller devices that can measure their effects on individual atoms and photons.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria spends $470m on AI-powered surveillance devices

Nigeria has emerged as the largest investor in artificial intelligence-powered surveillance systems in Africa, spending over $470 million on these technologies.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Other Side of Health Innovation: The Dilemma of Covering All Medications and Devices That Hit the Market

A regional forum in Sรฃo Paulo discussed the challenges of incorporating innovative medical technologies into healthcare funding, focusing on inefficient spending and the necessity of not covering all approved medications and devices.

Mar 22 โ€ข 23:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From 5c to 17e... The Evolution of Apple's Affordable iPhones

Apple is shifting its focus to affordable devices, maintaining quality while keeping prices stable amidst rising tech costs.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Solve Sundayโ€™s Mini Crossword

Ilta-Sanomat introduces a new type of crossword that can be solved on mobile devices or computers, catering to crossword enthusiasts.

Mar 22 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Experts in security explain why you should turn off your phone for five minutes every day

Digital security experts recommend turning off your phone for five minutes daily to enhance performance and reduce cybersecurity risks.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

66 stolen cell phones recovered at Montรบfar shopping center

The National Police arrested two suspected thieves involved in the receipt and theft of mobile phones at the Montรบfar Shopping Center in Quito, Ecuador, recovering 66 stolen devices.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Ministry of Health suggests that healthcare institutions could charge extra for additional USB drives and assistants

Lithuania's Minister of Health proposes that healthcare facilities should be allowed to charge extra fees for optional services such as USB storage devices and personal assistant services.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A New Danger in Finnish Home Networks โ€“ This Device Can Hijack Internet Connections

A new threat has emerged in Finland involving malicious code infecting consumer devices, which is part of a larger scheme by the Chinese company Ipidea to mask internet traffic.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Solve Saturday's Mini Crossword

Ilta-Sanomat introduces a fun mini crossword that can be solved on mobile devices or computers, catering to puzzle enthusiasts.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government's Important Warning, Are You Using This Phone? Take This Action

India's cybersecurity agency has issued an advisory warning smartphone and computer users about vulnerabilities found in Apple devices that could be exploited by hackers.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government Tightens Regulations on Devices Used in Digital Arrests by Blocking WhatsApp IDs

The Indian government has ordered WhatsApp to block device IDs used in digital arrest scams, in a move to tackle increasing cyber fraud.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Saskatoon Police Service welcomes new electronic storage detection dog

The Saskatoon Police Service has introduced Taffy, a specially trained golden retriever, to help locate hidden electronic devices in investigations related to child exploitation.

Mar 21 โ€ข 02:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Devices and sabotage to increase pressure on Cospito: what's behind the death of the anarchists

The article discusses the preparation for a demonstration attack intended to increase pressure on the Italian anarchist Alfredo Cospito, who is facing a decision on his tough prison conditions.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Can You Make Your Own Mobile Phone?

The article explores the possibility of individuals creating their own mobile phones, highlighting the appeal of customizing devices for privacy and uniqueness.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Telegraph
Life & Tech

12 portable air conditioners to consider ahead of summer

This article reviews twelve portable air conditioners as essential cooling devices in preparation for the summer heatwaves.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The brain of 'La Banda del Millรณn' 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.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Germany liquidated networks of mass cyber attacks

Germany has dismantled networks used for mass cyber attacks that consisted of millions of compromised internet devices.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

All Android users placed on red alert and urged to check one setting immediately

A serious security flaw has been discovered in certain Android devices, prompting urgent warnings for users to check their settings.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

We Tested the Best Portable Solar Panels on the Market

The article reviews the top portable solar panels available, emphasizing their practicality for charging devices in various outdoor situations and during power outages.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

INVISIBLE DANGER: Incorrect placement of appliances in the kitchen can end badly

Incorrectly placed kitchen appliances can disrupt the operation of gas devices and create dangerous situations, according to experts.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Man lured 13-year-old girl to the forest for sexual assault - A horrific discovery revealed on the phone

A Finnish court increased the sentence of Arttu Honkonen for serious sexual offenses against minors, revealing extensive child pornography on his devices.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

End of Batteries? Body Heat Can Power Electronics

Research indicates that a new technology developed at Seoul National University could revolutionize wearable devices by generating electricity from human body heat.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

EasyJet donates ยฃ150k of ex-crew devices to kids without tech for school

EasyJet has donated ยฃ150,000 worth of iPads to help disadvantaged children who lack access to technology for their education.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Bomb squad rushes to two suspicious devices found inside bag outside shop

A bomb squad was deployed in Dublin after two suspicious devices were found in a bag outside a shop.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

The apartment where children died in a fire was full of clutter and electronics: 'I donโ€™t know how this didnโ€™t happen before,' says expert

An investigation revealed that the apartment where two children died in a fire was cluttered with electronic devices, indicating severe hoarding by the owners.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

It doesn't work: Recognizing and solving WLAN problems in the house

The article discusses common issues with home WLAN connectivity and offers advice on how to effectively troubleshoot and improve the situation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa seizes irregular medical devices, cosmetics, and food at Mercado Livre logistics center

Anvisa has seized irregular medical devices, cosmetics, and food items during an inspection at a Mercado Livre logistics center in Brazil.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Your phone can be hacked just by opening a website, do this immediately to avoid it

New reports highlight a dangerous spyware tool that threatens millions of iPhone devices worldwide by hacking users' phones without needing them to download any apps.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Apple investigated by Cade for restrictions on contactless payments on iPhone

Apple is under investigation by Brazil's Cade for alleged monopolistic practices regarding contactless payment systems on iOS devices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Dismantling of an online child abuse network in La Matanza: 32 raids and five arrests

Authorities in La Matanza, Argentina, dismantled an online child abuse network, leading to five arrests and the seizure of numerous electronic devices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Playing with dolls can help children develop imagination and social skills โ€“ UK study

A UK study shows that playing with dolls can enhance imagination and social skills in children more effectively than playing with electronic devices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Estonia app reached nearly 190,000 devices with a safety notification

The Estonian government's emergency notification system, EE-ALARM, tested its delivery via an app, reaching around 190,000 devices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

NSW police overusing โ€˜highly intrusiveโ€™ legal powers to monitor phones and computers, national watchdog finds

A national watchdog has found that New South Wales police are misusing intrusive surveillance powers to monitor the communication devices of individuals suspected of minor crimes.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Half of Infants Are Monitored by Mobile Phones; Screen Monitoring Poses Risks to Children's Health and Mental State

A significant portion of infants are monitored via mobile devices, raising concerns about the risks associated with screen exposure on health and mental well-being.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Russians mock Putin as Moscow plunged into internet blackout over 'coup plot'

Russians are humorously mocking Putin on social media amid significant internet outages in Moscow and St Petersburg, leading to creative alternative uses of mobile devices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Radio and Television Repair: Fixing, Not Throwing Away

Marc de Terra, a radio and television technician in Germany, emphasizes the importance of repairing old devices instead of discarding them.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Fifty-five percent of infants regularly spend time on mobile phones or watching television

A recent survey revealed that 55% of infants under 12 months in Czechia regularly engage with mobile devices or televisions, with recommendations from experts advising much less screen time for young children.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From Hong Oh-hee's Unpublished Works to Bong Joon-ho's Early Works... 'Devices of Asia' Exhibition Held at the Cultural Center

An exhibition featuring works of early experimental filmmaker Hong Oh-hee and director Bong Joon-ho's early creations opens at the National Asia Culture Center in Korea.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Smart Homes in Mexico Grow 49 Percent in Two Years

The adoption of smart devices in Mexican homes has seen a remarkable 49% growth in just two years, shifting from 20% in 2021 to 29.6% in 2023.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Lee Woong-kyu's research team at Sungkyunkwan University selected for the Inside Front Cover of the international journal 'Materials Horizons'

A research team led by Professor Lee Woong-kyu at Sungkyunkwan University has developed a new thin-film processing technology that can improve the performance of next-generation DRAM memory devices, earning recognition in the journal 'Materials Horizons.'

Mar 18 โ€ข 01:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The HDMI cable is no longer useful: what technology will replace it soon?

The HDMI cable is being replaced by emerging wireless technologies for connecting electronic devices.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The association requests state support for diabetes patients even in adulthood

An association is urging the Latvian government to provide funding for diabetes care devices for adults, arguing it's more cost-effective than treating complications later.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The Court of Cassation extends the protection of journalists' sources everywhere, even outside their offices

The French Court of Cassation has reaffirmed the protection of journalists' sources in all locations, ruling in favor of a journalist who contested the seizure of his notes and devices.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These Apple Phones Have Just Become Obsolete โ€“ This Is What It Means

Apple has discontinued support for the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4 (8GB), marking them as obsolete devices.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

IT IS WORTH KNOWING: Scientists point to concerning relationship between children and AI toys

A new study highlights troubling results about how children interact with AI-powered toys, prompting scientists to advocate for stricter regulations on these devices.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

AI: why the war in Iran could disrupt global semiconductor and memory chip production

The ongoing conflict in Iran is raising concerns about disruptions to the global supply chain for semiconductors and memory chips, which are crucial for various electronic devices.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Samsung Galaxy alert as crippling bug affects these devices - is yours on the list?

Samsung Galaxy users are experiencing significant issues with their devices after a recent Windows 11 update, with many losing access to important files and applications.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Several Violations Found in the Use of Micromobility Tools During School Breaks

Riga's municipality reported several violations regarding the use of micromobility devices during the spring school break, highlighting inadequate user control by providers and low insurance coverage for personal vehicles.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:21 UTC

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