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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Keyboard Cases Deployed in Setagaya Schools in Tokyo Have Four Incidents of Smoke

The Setagaya Ward in Tokyo reported that four incidents of smoke from keyboard cases for tablets in public elementary and junior high schools occurred this month, but no injuries were reported.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Considering an e-reader? Here’s why it surpasses tablets hands down

The article discusses the advantages of e-readers over tablets for reading e-books, while advising potential buyers on key points to consider before making a purchase.

Mar 19 • 04:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Big Brother star died with tablets by bed after hiring hitman to kill Elton John

David Gest, a former Big Brother star, died in a London hotel room surrounded by tablets after making plans for a hitman to kill Elton John.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Center Parcs family holiday review: my kids swapped tablets for bikes and we all loved it

A family shares their positive experience of a holiday at Center Parcs, highlighting the joy of unplugging and spending quality time together through activities like cycling.

Mar 14 • 06:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young woman who retouched her makeup after being arrested with 26 drug tablets is released

A young woman filmed retouching her makeup after being arrested with 26 drug tablets in Santarém, Brazil, was released following a custody hearing.

Mar 13 • 14:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People on high blood pressure medication warned as Tesco issues urgent recall

Tesco Pharmacy has issued a recall for a batch of blood pressure medication due to a packaging error that resulted in the wrong tablets being included.

Mar 12 • 11:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Guards in Prostějov monitor the streets with tablets and printers

Municipal guards in Prostějov are utilizing advanced technology like tablets and printers to enhance their street monitoring efforts.

Mar 11 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Women who left Amazonas are arrested with 46 drug tablets in Santarém

Two women from Amazonas were arrested in Santarém, Brazil, with 46 tablets of drugs after being monitored by the police.

Mar 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Household essentials slashed in spring sale from £13 off 120 Fairy pods to 166 dishwasher tablets for £20

Amazon's Spring Sale features substantial discounts on essential household cleaning products, including dishwasher tablets and laundry pods.

Mar 10 • 11:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Customs seize 248,500 tramadol tablets worth N273m in Yobe

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a significant shipment of tramadol valued at N273 million in Yobe State, targeting the illicit drug trade.

Mar 9 • 15:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

The World’s Smallest 1TB USB Flash Drive Launched in India, Smaller Than a Fingernail

Sandisk has launched the world's smallest 1TB USB-C flash drive in India, targeting users needing extra storage for laptops and tablets without bulky devices.

Mar 9 • 07:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

For Work and Entertainment: The "Xiaomi Pad 8" and "Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro" are Serious Alternatives to Laptops

The Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro are increasingly viable alternatives to traditional laptops due to their enhanced performance and versatility for both work and entertainment.

Mar 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The Safe Way to Reuse Mosquito Tablets and Turn Them into a Home Air Freshener

In Argentina, used mosquito tablets can be repurposed as home air fresheners after their insecticidal function is completed.

Mar 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Common blood pressure medication UK recall issued after packaging error

A recall has been issued for a batch of Ramipril 5mg Capsules in the UK due to a packaging error that may have resulted in Amlodipine 5mg Tablets being mistakenly included.

Mar 6 • 16:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New TCL smartphones and tablets with 'paper-like' screens that protect your eyes: how they work and when they arrive in Argentina

TCL revealed its latest smartphones and tablets with eye-friendly 'paper-like' displays at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, set to launch in Argentina in May 2026.

Mar 5 • 15:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘I have 16 tablets left’ pharmacies run out of aspirin as government slaps UK export ban

Pharmacies across the UK are running low on baby aspirin due to a government export ban aimed at preserving domestic supplies.

Mar 4 • 04:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Police seize 96 cell phones, a gun, tablets, revolver, and ammunition in Paraisópolis

São Paulo police seized several illegal items from a residence in the Paraisópolis favela, including 96 cell phones, a revolver, and ammunition.

Mar 3 • 12:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Xiaomi lands at the MWC with the 17 Ultra, new tablets, and an increasingly complete ecosystem

Xiaomi debuted its latest smartphone series, the 17 Ultra, along with tablets and accessories, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona amid an industry crisis due to rising component costs.

Mar 1 • 20:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I compared own-label baked beans, olive oil and dishwasher tablets — I'll never go back to branded

The article discusses the author's positive experience with supermarket own-label products, highlighting their affordability and quality compared to branded items.

Mar 1 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Schools waste $30 billion on laptops and tablets that harmed Gen Z

U.S. schools' investment of $30 billion in educational technology for 2024 has led to significant cognitive declines in Gen Z, contrary to the intended benefits of revolutionizing learning.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

What is now known about the Samsung phone problem in Finland

A serious software issue affecting various Samsung phones and tablets has emerged in Finland, leading to concerns over malfunctioning SIM cards and rapid battery drain.

Feb 26 • 13:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pistachio Day: What is Dubai Chocolate and What is its Origin

An exploration of Dubai chocolate and its connection to Pistachio Day, celebrated on February 26, highlighting its popularity in various forms like tablets, alfajores, and ice cream in Argentina.

Feb 26 • 11:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Push-out Buddha and Wood Tablets Found at Heijo-kyo Site in Nara, Possibly Related to Todai-ji Great Buddha Opening Ceremony

Archaeologists have discovered a copper Buddha statue and wooden tablets at the Heijo-kyo site in Nara, potentially linked to the opening ceremony of the Great Buddha at Todai-ji shrine.

Feb 26 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Migraine pills 'restore patient's life' as thousands benefit from first-ever tablets

New migraine pills offered by the NHS are proving to be life-changing for many, according to a health regulator.

Feb 25 • 11:20 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Children receive their first tablets on average at the age of five

A new study reveals that Danish children typically receive their first tablet at 5.2 years old and their first smartphone by 8.1 years old, highlighting early screen use trends.

Feb 24 • 05:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

All medication users warned to avoid 'dangerous' error when taking tablets

A pharmacist warns medication users about a significant mistake that can lead to dangerous consequences when taking tablets.

Feb 19 • 07:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

TV set is most popular way to watch YouTube in UK, study finds

A new study reveals that televisions have become the most popular device for watching YouTube in the UK, surpassing laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

‘Anything more expensive, you’re a snob’: Your views on the dishwasher tablets that actually work

Readers share their views on the effectiveness of various dishwasher tablets, highlighting brand loyalty and cleaning performance.

Feb 18 • 15:14 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Children have grown up with tablets and are online all the time. Now a mother fears they are ruined.

A Norwegian mother expresses concern that her children, who have grown up using tablets and being constantly online, may be negatively affected, following the release of new screen time guidelines for families.

Feb 18 • 08:32 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Received 800,000 drug kroner in account - now he must appear in court

A man in his 30s is charged with receiving over 800,000 kroner linked to drug sales and possessing over 400 Alprazolam tablets.

Feb 18 • 06:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Burned, with tablets in the stomach and surrounded by unusual objects. What is Norway's 'highest' thing?

In a remote Norwegian valley, climbers discovered a burned female corpse along with a collection of mysterious items, leading to an unsolved mystery regarding her identity and circumstances of death.

Feb 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Jeffrey Epstein's sickening Amazon orders exposed from kids uniforms to sex tablets

Jeffrey Epstein's disturbing Amazon orders, revealed by US officials, include children’s uniforms and sexual paraphernalia, shedding light on his predatory behavior.

Feb 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

OnePlus Surprised in Testing: Pad Go 2 is a High-Quality Budget Tablet

OnePlus's new budget tablet, the Pad Go 2, exceeds expectations in quality.

Feb 12 • 11:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rainbow modernizes sales outlets. Soon customers will finalize purchases on tablets

Rainbow, a travel agency, has opened its 100th sales outlet and plans to enhance customer experience with modern technology.

Feb 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Top Tech: Samsung is handing out free Galaxy tablets to S25 shoppers this month

Samsung is offering free Galaxy tablets to customers who upgrade to the Galaxy S25 at select retailers this month.

Feb 10 • 13:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fake drug racket operating in Ghaziabad, see police's revelation

A factory producing counterfeit medicines in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh was uncovered, where fake Liv-52 tablets were being manufactured and sold with forged documentation.

Feb 9 • 11:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Busting a fake medicine factory producing Liver tablets, 50,000 Liv-52 tablets seized

Authorities have uncovered a significant fake medicine operation in Ghaziabad, seizing 50,000 counterfeit Liv-52 liver tablets and arresting five suspects involved in the illegal trade.

Feb 9 • 02:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Breakthrough of Fake Liv-52 Factory... 50 Thousand Tablets Seized, 5 Arrested

A significant crackdown on counterfeit drugs in Ghaziabad led to the seizure of 50,000 fake Liv-52 tablets and the arrest of five individuals involved in the illegal operation.

Feb 8 • 14:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

High blood pressure drug recalled over low blood pressure pill mix-up

Health Canada has issued a recall for certain lots of MAR-Amlodipine 5 mg tablets due to a mix-up that may have led to some bottles containing midodrine 2.5 mg tablets instead.

Feb 8 • 00:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with 28 drug tablets, a rifle, and a bulletproof boat in the interior of AM

A man was arrested in Jutaí, Brazil, for possessing 28 drug tablets, a rifle, and a bulletproof boat during a police operation following an anonymous tip-off.

Feb 7 • 13:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested in Fortaleza after breaking into apartment and stealing notebooks, tablets, and other items

A 43-year-old woman was arrested in Fortaleza for allegedly breaking into a student apartment and stealing electronic devices and other property.

Feb 5 • 09:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Dzhamała names five things that ensured her victory in the 2016 'Eurovision'

Singer Dzhamała reveals five key items she brought to the 2016 Eurovision contest that contributed to her success, including throat tablets essential for her voice.

Feb 5 • 09:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teenager travels with nearly 750 ammunition rounds and drug tablets in luggage and is apprehended

A 15-year-old was apprehended on the BR-020 highway in Piauí while transporting nearly 750 rounds of ammunition and over 30 drug tablets in a bus.

Feb 3 • 21:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'My skin looks younger and I look less tired' by taking 2 tablets a day, says woman

A woman claims that taking two tablets daily has improved her skin, hair, and nails, helping her to feel more youthful and energized as many seek better health in the New Year.

Feb 2 • 21:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Syrian-Iraqi Security Operation Dismantles International Captagon Smuggling Network

Syrian and Iraqi authorities conducted a joint security operation that dismantled an international drug smuggling network, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of approximately 2.5 million Captagon tablets.

Jan 15 • 18:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Have Apple processors succeeded in changing the future of laptops?

The article discusses Apple's transition from Intel processors to its own M-series chips for laptops and tablets, exploring their impact and future developments as the company prepares to launch the sixth generation of these chips.

Jan 13 • 09:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Writing in the Age of Smartphone

The article discusses the growing trend of older adults spending extensive time on smartphones and tablets, highlighting a shift in daily habits and concerns regarding screen time usage across different age groups.

Jan 9 • 16:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Best Tablets of 2025

The article discusses the exciting developments in tablet technology over the past year, highlighting a range of new devices that cater to various specifications and price points, along with Apple maintaining its dominance in the market.

Jan 5 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The best-selling products on Amazon during Christmas

The article lists the most popular products sold on Amazon during the Christmas season, including tablets, sneakers, sportswear, air fryers, and razors.

Jan 3 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

People seek ways to handle New Year's Eve with pets. A gel or calming tablets may be the solution

As New Year's Eve approaches, many pet owners are looking for solutions to help their animals cope with the stress and anxiety associated with fireworks, considering options like calming gels or tablets.

Dec 31 • 18:29 UTC

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