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Unesco Calls for School Smartphone Ban
Unesco called for a worldwide ban on smartphones in classrooms, claiming that excessive usage was linked to reduced educational performance and emotional problems.
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Report: Smartphone Demand Down Worldwide
Demand for new smartphones has declined globally last year to its lowest level since 2013, according to IDC.
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EU-wide common charger for mobile devices to become a reality in 2024
USB Type-C port will be the new standard for portable devices.
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All Met police officers ‘to get work smartphone’ to help crack down on misconduct
All Metropolitan Police officers are to be issued with a work smartphone to help crack down on misconduct and improve access to technology, it was reported on Wednesday.New Scotland Yard Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, who took over last...
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Google Announces Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Release
Google is gearing up to release a new round of its smartphones with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro models. The phones will be powered by the tech giant's very custom chip called Tensor.
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EU planning one charging port for all mobile devices
In what may be a setback for Apple, the European Union is planning to introduce the USB-C connector as the standard charging port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers and handheld video game consoles.
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COVID Alert app wasn't working for some in November
The developers of Canada's COVID Alert app fixed a glitch last week that left some users without exposure notifications for much of November. Users are urged to update the app.
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COVID-19 contact tracing app starts beta testing
The federal government is asking people to sign up for its coronavirus contact tracing app and try out certain features. Officials say the app does not collect personal information and uses Bluetooth to determine close contact.
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Survey: Majority Of Americans Confused About 5G Capability
Paul Carter, CEO of Global Wireless Solutions joins Cheddar to help explain what 5G is capable of and who can access it right now.
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Nationwide COVID-19 contact tracing app set for launch
A cellphone app that will alert users if they've come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 will soon be available. Ontario will roll out the app first. Former Ontario privacy commissioner Ann Cavoukian says the...
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Smartphone Sales Worst in History
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, smartphone sales have plunged by 20 percent in the first quarter.
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Provinces consider using contact-tracing apps to fight COVID-19
Tech companies are releasing apps to track contacts between people who may have contracted COVID-19. Ann Cavoukian, a privacy advocate and former information and privacy commissioner of Ontario, says her concern is that people won't...
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Heineken Addresses Smartphone Distraction with New Tech
The global beer brand launches the creation in a bid to demonstrate the issue of ‘Phubbing’ - being distracted by social media and snubbing the people you’re with. ‘The Flipper’ isn’t Heineken’s first invention into tackling digital...
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US vs China: Global growth at risk as economic giants clash
The global tariff war has entered into a whole new phase. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on over 125% on Chinese imports, sharply escalating the tensions between the world's two largest economies. Now, Trump in fact took to...
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How tariffs on China could increase smartphone, tablet prices
China is a dominant production engine for tech gear — including for American companies like Apple that have their products assembled in the country — accounting for 78 per cent of U.S. smartphone imports in 2023, according to the...
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UK Backs Smartphone Free Childhood Campaign
An online pledge to withhold smartphones from children until they are at least 14 has been signed by parents at 20% of schools across the UK. Watch to know more!
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UK pact to withhold smartphones from children until 14 gathers pace
UK is banning mobile phones in schools. Mobile phones will be prohibited in schools across England under new government guidance. The guidance is not statutory and offers schools a variety of ways to implement the ban.
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Delhi High Court: Smartphone Ban in Schools Not Practical
Countries such as Australia and several US states, including Florida, Indiana, and California, have either banned or are in the process of banning smartphones in schools. However, India is unlikely to follow this trend. The Delhi High...
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Youngtro trend takes over South Korea’s social media scene
The “Youngtro” trend, a mix of “young” and “retro,” is taking over South Korea’s social media. With old iPhones and vintage aesthetics in high demand, the trend blends nostalgia with modern youth culture. South Koreans are embracing this...
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Nationwide phone ban in Brazilian schools
More playtime, improved focus, and happier kids? That's the potential outcome of Brazil's nationwide school cellphone ban. This video showcases the positive changes seen in Rio de Janeiro schools after the ban was implemented.
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Why advocates and experts say childhood should be smartphone free
A new Canadian advocacy group is urging parents and guardians to delay giving children a smartphone until high school. Experts agree it’s the right move. The CBC’s Aly Thomson tells us why.
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Thanksgiving Day Shoppers Turn To Small Screens For Big Deals
this holiday season, mobile devices are set to redefine shopping habits in the U.S. Adobe analytics predicts that mobile spending will reach a record $128.1 billion during November and December, marking a 12.8% increase compared to last...
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Arm CEO Haas Sees Demand Accelerating on AI Optimism
Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas discusses the company's fiscal fourth-quarter forecast on "Bloomberg Technology." Arm said revenue will be $1.18 billion to $1.28 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter. Some analysts were predicting as much as...
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AMD's Disappointing Data Center Outlook
Advisors Capital Management partner JoAnne Feeney discusses the disappointing AI data center outlook from AMD. She joins Caroline Hyde and Jackie Davalos on "Bloomberg Technology".