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Nokia 7610 5G concept is a dreamy fusion of past and future - Yanko Design

Nokia is reviving classic designs, like the Nokia 7610, emphasizing functionality over aesthetic drawbacks.
A modern interpretation of the Nokia 7610 prioritizes usability while retaining iconic design elements.

The green software that could make big carbon savings

Consumers are frustrated with manufacturers forcing upgrades due to lack of security updates, despite their devices still functioning well.
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The US FCC Now Requires All Smartphones to Offer Hearing Aid Support

The FCC requires all mobile phones in the US to be fully compatible with hearing aids for better accessibility.

Scam warning over little-known phone number rule

Recycled mobile numbers can pose significant risks to privacy and security due to users not updating their information with relevant organizations.

The US FCC Now Requires All Smartphones to Offer Hearing Aid Support

The FCC requires all mobile phones in the US to be fully compatible with hearing aids for better accessibility.

Scam warning over little-known phone number rule

Recycled mobile numbers can pose significant risks to privacy and security due to users not updating their information with relevant organizations.
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from Irish Independent
1 month ago
Education

Mobile phone pouches: private schools can also apply as Taoiseach accuses SF of hypocrisy on 9m scheme

The Education Minister defends a €9m scheme for phone locking pouches, emphasizing safety and minimal cost.

Mobile phone pouches: private schools can also apply as Taoiseach accuses SF of hypocrisy on 9m scheme

The Education Minister defends a €9m initiative to manage phone usage in schools, emphasizing its small per-student cost and voluntary nature.

Fee-paying schools can apply for State cash for controversial mobile phone pouches

Education Minister defends €9m investment in phone-locking scheme, citing benefits for students' learning and wellbeing.

Fee-paying schools can apply for State cash for controversial mobile phone pouches

Education Minister defends €9m plan for locking phones in schools as a means to improve focus and wellbeing.

'Contrived political theatre' - Government backbenchers hit out at backlash to 9m phone pouch funding

The debate centers on the value of educational spending, with criticism of funding for phone pouches amid calls for more pressing financial priorities.

Mary Lou McDonald demands Taoiseach scraps Budget plans for 9m of mobile-phone pouches in schools

The government's initiative to introduce phone pouches in schools is seen as a controversial allocation of funds amid pressing educational needs.

Mobile phone pouches: private schools can also apply as Taoiseach accuses SF of hypocrisy on 9m scheme

The Education Minister defends a €9m scheme for phone locking pouches, emphasizing safety and minimal cost.

Mobile phone pouches: private schools can also apply as Taoiseach accuses SF of hypocrisy on 9m scheme

The Education Minister defends a €9m initiative to manage phone usage in schools, emphasizing its small per-student cost and voluntary nature.

Fee-paying schools can apply for State cash for controversial mobile phone pouches

Education Minister defends €9m investment in phone-locking scheme, citing benefits for students' learning and wellbeing.

Fee-paying schools can apply for State cash for controversial mobile phone pouches

Education Minister defends €9m plan for locking phones in schools as a means to improve focus and wellbeing.

'Contrived political theatre' - Government backbenchers hit out at backlash to 9m phone pouch funding

The debate centers on the value of educational spending, with criticism of funding for phone pouches amid calls for more pressing financial priorities.

Mary Lou McDonald demands Taoiseach scraps Budget plans for 9m of mobile-phone pouches in schools

The government's initiative to introduce phone pouches in schools is seen as a controversial allocation of funds amid pressing educational needs.
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Mary Lou McDonald demands Taoiseach scraps Budget plans for 9m of mobile-phone pouches in schools

The introduction of phone pouches in schools has been criticized as a waste of funds amid pressing educational needs.

Honor teases its toughest phone yet

Honor is set to launch the new X9c with enhanced drop protection features, continuing the success of the X9b.

How to bring Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold multitasking magic to any Android device

You can enjoy multitasking features similar to Google's Pixel Fold on any Android phone for free.
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from Natural Health News
1 month ago

Regularly using mobile phones linked to heart disease risk

Frequent mobile phone use may increase risk of cardiovascular diseases by 10%.
from www.dw.com
2 months ago

No cancer danger from mobile phones, research concludes DW 09/05/2024

Mobile phone use has no significant link to cancer, as confirmed by a comprehensive review of over 5,000 studies.

Regularly using mobile phones linked to heart disease risk

Frequent mobile phone use may increase risk of cardiovascular diseases by 10%.

No cancer danger from mobile phones, research concludes DW 09/05/2024

Mobile phone use has no significant link to cancer, as confirmed by a comprehensive review of over 5,000 studies.
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from Engadget
2 months ago
Health

WHO-backed study finds no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer

The WHO-backed review found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer, alleviating concerns that have persisted for decades.

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, biggest study to date finds

Mobile phones are not linked to brain and head cancers according to a WHO-commissioned review of over 5,000 studies.

WHO-backed study finds no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer

The WHO-backed review found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer, alleviating concerns that have persisted for decades.

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, biggest study to date finds

Mobile phones are not linked to brain and head cancers according to a WHO-commissioned review of over 5,000 studies.
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#parenting

Parents and teachers: share your experience with children and mobile phones

The decision to give a child their first phone is influenced by various factors including peer pressure and parental expectations.

Getting a mobile phone a rite of passage' for children, says schools minister

Smartphones for children between Year 6 and 7 as a rite of passage
Government guidance on mobile phone usage in schools

Parents and teachers: share your experience with children and mobile phones

The decision to give a child their first phone is influenced by various factors including peer pressure and parental expectations.

Getting a mobile phone a rite of passage' for children, says schools minister

Smartphones for children between Year 6 and 7 as a rite of passage
Government guidance on mobile phone usage in schools
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Teacher unions voice concerns over lack of consultation on phone ban amid recruitment crisis

The new mobile phone guidance is welcomed by teachers, but student unions criticize the lack of consultation and urge focus on teacher recruitment issues.

Ministers confirm plan to ban use of mobile phones in schools in England

Ministers plan to ban mobile phones in English schools, with non-statutory guidance allowing various implementation methods.
Widespread concern over smartphone use in schools due to distractions, bullying, and social pressure.

Teacher unions voice concerns over lack of consultation on phone ban amid recruitment crisis

The new mobile phone guidance is welcomed by teachers, but student unions criticize the lack of consultation and urge focus on teacher recruitment issues.

Ministers confirm plan to ban use of mobile phones in schools in England

Ministers plan to ban mobile phones in English schools, with non-statutory guidance allowing various implementation methods.
Widespread concern over smartphone use in schools due to distractions, bullying, and social pressure.
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CMF's Phone 1 Is Better Than Any $199 Smartphone Should Ever Be

The CMF Phone 1 offers exceptional value for money with unique design elements and modular features, surpassing competitors at a $199 price point.

Starlink shares demo of first-ever Direct to Cell satellite video call

Starlink's Direct to Cell service tested successfully for mobile phones, showcasing potential for reliable connectivity in remote regions.
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Yemeni women become mobile phone technicians to curb sextortion

Women in Yemen face challenges fixing mobile phones due to gender norms and risks of extortion, impacting their daily lives and work opportunities.

TikTok to be banned from UK parliamentary devices

The British parliament is to ban the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network, citing the need for cybersecurity.A parliament spokesperson said: Following the government's decision to ban TikTok from government devices, the commissions of both the House of Commons and Lords have decided that TikTok will be blocked from all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network.

More than one app poses risk to cybersecurity, says minister

A Minister of State at the Department of Communications has said there is "more than one risky app out there" but said Government advice for official mobile phones does not name specific companies.hinese-owned TikTok has come under fire in the US, Europe and Asia, where a growing number of governments have banned the app from devices used for official business over worries it poses risks to cybersecurity and data privacy or could be used to push pro-Beijing narratives and misinformation.

Yemeni women become mobile phone technicians to curb sextortion

Women in Yemen face challenges fixing mobile phones due to gender norms and risks of extortion, impacting their daily lives and work opportunities.

TikTok to be banned from UK parliamentary devices

The British parliament is to ban the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network, citing the need for cybersecurity.A parliament spokesperson said: Following the government's decision to ban TikTok from government devices, the commissions of both the House of Commons and Lords have decided that TikTok will be blocked from all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network.

More than one app poses risk to cybersecurity, says minister

A Minister of State at the Department of Communications has said there is "more than one risky app out there" but said Government advice for official mobile phones does not name specific companies.hinese-owned TikTok has come under fire in the US, Europe and Asia, where a growing number of governments have banned the app from devices used for official business over worries it poses risks to cybersecurity and data privacy or could be used to push pro-Beijing narratives and misinformation.
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Deals: Samsung Galaxy A25 and A15 5G get their first discounts, Apple iPad (2022) price drops

The Samsung Galaxy A25 offers 4 major OS updates and 5 years of security patches, the A15 provides 3 major OS updates and 4 years of patches.
The OnePlus Nord N30 has a more restricted update policy with only one major OS update and 3 years of patches, but offers features like an IPS LCD panel and a 108MP main camera.

Tell us if children be allowed their mobile phones in schools

New guidance in England prohibits mobile phone use in schools to improve behavior.
ASCL union criticizes the phone ban, suggests focusing on online content control.
#mobile web traffic
from Mediapost
11 months ago

Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps

Mobile web traffic and apps are driving shopping during the holiday weekend.
79% of global online traffic and 82% in the US came from mobile phones.
Mobile wallets and Apple Pay saw significant growth in completing transactions on phones.
from Mediapost
11 months ago

Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps

Mobile web traffic and apps are driving shopping during the holiday weekend.
79% of global online traffic and 82% in the US came from mobile phones.
Mobile wallets and Apple Pay saw significant growth in completing transactions on phones.

Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps

Mobile web traffic and apps are driving shopping during the holiday weekend.
79% of global online traffic and 82% in the US came from mobile phones.
Mobile wallets and Apple Pay saw significant growth in completing transactions on phones.

Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps

Mobile web traffic and apps are driving shopping during the holiday weekend.
79% of global online traffic and 82% in the US came from mobile phones.
Mobile wallets and Apple Pay saw significant growth in completing transactions on phones.
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#people

The mobile phones reported stolen in Bexley since 2018 as numbers decrease

The mobile phones reported stolen in Bexley since 2018 as numbers decrease (Image: PA) Mobile phone thefts are rife in London and we all know someone who has had theirs snatched at some point while being here.According to police, criminals often use bikes and mopeds to snatch mobile phones from people, particularly at busy locations such as outside stations, shopping centres or concert venues.

Public gallery cleared at Holyrood as protesters disrupt Yousaf's first FMQs

Members of the public were removed from Holyrood's public gallery as First Minister Humza Yousaf took questions from opposition leaders for the first time.Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone acted after climate change protesters disrupted proceedings on five occasions on Thursday, forcing business to be suspended each time.

Anti-social behaviour from theatre audiences increasing, union warns

Theatre workers are suffering from increased anti-social behaviour from audiences, ranging from sexual harassment to physical assaults, new research suggests.A survey among 1,500 members of theatre union Bectu indicated that incidents have become more extreme following the pandemic.Most of those surveyed, mainly working in front of house, hospitality, box office, stage door, sound and lighting, reported having directly experienced or witnessed poor audience behaviour.

Missed payments at alarmingly high levels, says Which?

The proportion of people struggling to get their finances on track remains concerningly high, according to Which?The consumer group said January tends to be a month when people are particularly grappling with their debts, as bills from Christmas pile up.But this year the numbers struggling have remained high in February and March, according to the Which?

London theatres could ban phones' after photos of James Norton leaked

W est End theatres could decide to lock away audience members' mobile phones, after nude images of James Norton appearing on stage were leaked to the press.The Happy Valley actor is currently starring in a stage adaption of American editor and novelist Hanya Yanagihara's 2015 best seller A Little Life, at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

Ten civilians dead and 20 hurt in Russian strikes in Ukraine

Russian long-range strikes have killed at least 10 civilians and hurt 20 others in several areas of Ukraine, Ukraine's presidential office said.t comes as a senior Moscow official said the Kremlin's forces are prepared for an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive in the coming weeks.Five people died in Kostiantynivka, a town in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk province, when a Russian missile hit an aid station.

The mobile phones reported stolen in Bexley since 2018 as numbers decrease

The mobile phones reported stolen in Bexley since 2018 as numbers decrease (Image: PA) Mobile phone thefts are rife in London and we all know someone who has had theirs snatched at some point while being here.According to police, criminals often use bikes and mopeds to snatch mobile phones from people, particularly at busy locations such as outside stations, shopping centres or concert venues.

Public gallery cleared at Holyrood as protesters disrupt Yousaf's first FMQs

Members of the public were removed from Holyrood's public gallery as First Minister Humza Yousaf took questions from opposition leaders for the first time.Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone acted after climate change protesters disrupted proceedings on five occasions on Thursday, forcing business to be suspended each time.

Anti-social behaviour from theatre audiences increasing, union warns

Theatre workers are suffering from increased anti-social behaviour from audiences, ranging from sexual harassment to physical assaults, new research suggests.A survey among 1,500 members of theatre union Bectu indicated that incidents have become more extreme following the pandemic.Most of those surveyed, mainly working in front of house, hospitality, box office, stage door, sound and lighting, reported having directly experienced or witnessed poor audience behaviour.

Missed payments at alarmingly high levels, says Which?

The proportion of people struggling to get their finances on track remains concerningly high, according to Which?The consumer group said January tends to be a month when people are particularly grappling with their debts, as bills from Christmas pile up.But this year the numbers struggling have remained high in February and March, according to the Which?

London theatres could ban phones' after photos of James Norton leaked

W est End theatres could decide to lock away audience members' mobile phones, after nude images of James Norton appearing on stage were leaked to the press.The Happy Valley actor is currently starring in a stage adaption of American editor and novelist Hanya Yanagihara's 2015 best seller A Little Life, at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

Ten civilians dead and 20 hurt in Russian strikes in Ukraine

Russian long-range strikes have killed at least 10 civilians and hurt 20 others in several areas of Ukraine, Ukraine's presidential office said.t comes as a senior Moscow official said the Kremlin's forces are prepared for an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive in the coming weeks.Five people died in Kostiantynivka, a town in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk province, when a Russian missile hit an aid station.
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#discussions

Watch Video: Breaking Down the Opportunities and Challenges of Adopting AI in Travel

Skift Take
How does AI change travel?How can these tools drive hotel efficiency, handle airline customer service, and reshape the way we search for and book travel?Skift dives deep into these discussions and more.Skift Research believes that generative Artificial Intelligence represents a $28 billion-plus opportunity for the travel industry.

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

The Scottish Government has banned social media app TikTok from its mobile phones and other corporate devices following discussions with the UK Government.The move comes after the UK Government banned the app on its phones amid fears of sensitive data being accessed by the Chinese government though Beijing's embassy in the UK has hit out at the move.

Watch Video: Breaking Down the Opportunities and Challenges of Adopting AI in Travel

Skift Take
How does AI change travel?How can these tools drive hotel efficiency, handle airline customer service, and reshape the way we search for and book travel?Skift dives deep into these discussions and more.Skift Research believes that generative Artificial Intelligence represents a $28 billion-plus opportunity for the travel industry.

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

The Scottish Government has banned social media app TikTok from its mobile phones and other corporate devices following discussions with the UK Government.The move comes after the UK Government banned the app on its phones amid fears of sensitive data being accessed by the Chinese government though Beijing's embassy in the UK has hit out at the move.
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#information

UNICEF: Digital divide hits women harder in poor countries

A new report has raised concerns over the disparity in internet access between women and men in low-income countries.Nine out of 10 young women and teenage girls in the world's poorest countries have no access to the internet, a UNICEF report published on Wednesday says.The wide disparity in internet access poses a serious risk that women will be left behind economically in an increasingly digitally connected world, the report from UNICEF stated.

On-the-Run Hacker Who Allegedly Breached Federal Cop Database Arrested in Florida

Image: Cathryn Virginia/Motherboard Hacking.Disinformation.Surveillance.CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.An at large hacker who allegedly accessed a U.S. federal law enforcement database that gave him and his co-conspirator access to information on anyone in the U.S. has been arrested in Florida and released on bail, according to court records reviewed by Motherboard.

UNICEF: Digital divide hits women harder in poor countries

A new report has raised concerns over the disparity in internet access between women and men in low-income countries.Nine out of 10 young women and teenage girls in the world's poorest countries have no access to the internet, a UNICEF report published on Wednesday says.The wide disparity in internet access poses a serious risk that women will be left behind economically in an increasingly digitally connected world, the report from UNICEF stated.

On-the-Run Hacker Who Allegedly Breached Federal Cop Database Arrested in Florida

Image: Cathryn Virginia/Motherboard Hacking.Disinformation.Surveillance.CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.An at large hacker who allegedly accessed a U.S. federal law enforcement database that gave him and his co-conspirator access to information on anyone in the U.S. has been arrested in Florida and released on bail, according to court records reviewed by Motherboard.
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#investigation

Dartford man charged after police find knife, cash and phones in stolen car

Dartford man charged after police find knife, cash and phones in stolen car (Image: Met Police) A man from Dartford has been arrested and charged with five offences including vehicle and knife crimes.At 3.40pm on Tuesday (March 21), police spotted a suspected stolen Ford Eco Sport in Princes Road.Officers asked the driver to stop but they failed to do so.

Report outlines information about helicopter crash that killed British couple

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a preliminary report in relation to a mid-air crash between two sightseeing helicopters on the Gold Coast which resulted in the death of a British couple.Diane and Ron Hughes, from Neston, Cheshire, died in the collision at around 2pm local time 4am GMT on Monday January 2 in Main Beach, not far from Sea World in the state of Queensland.

Dartford man charged after police find knife, cash and phones in stolen car

Dartford man charged after police find knife, cash and phones in stolen car (Image: Met Police) A man from Dartford has been arrested and charged with five offences including vehicle and knife crimes.At 3.40pm on Tuesday (March 21), police spotted a suspected stolen Ford Eco Sport in Princes Road.Officers asked the driver to stop but they failed to do so.

Report outlines information about helicopter crash that killed British couple

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a preliminary report in relation to a mid-air crash between two sightseeing helicopters on the Gold Coast which resulted in the death of a British couple.Diane and Ron Hughes, from Neston, Cheshire, died in the collision at around 2pm local time 4am GMT on Monday January 2 in Main Beach, not far from Sea World in the state of Queensland.
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#back

UK tax fugitive has sentence doubled after failing to repay stolen millions

One of the UK's most wanted tax fugitives who was jailed for eight years has had her sentence more than doubled after failing to pay back the millions she stole.Former private school girl Sarah Panitzke, 48, now faces 17 years in prison and will still owe 2.4 million plus interest for her part in the massive VAT fraud.

Teenager killed outside his school by two youths lying in wait', trial told

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A teenage boy was killed outside his school gates by two youths who were lying in wait for him wearing balaclavas and carrying knives, prosecutors have told a jury.

Nokia Changes Its Iconic Logo for the First Time in 60 Years

Nokia has shed its iconic logo for the first time in nearly 60 years, debuting a new look at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2023.The change isn't merely cosmetic, as the smartphone maker announced its new strategy of focusing on its B2B technology.Nokia's blue logo and typeface have been dropped in favor of a modern-looking design.

The CAFC Hands Down Another Decision Demonstrating Its Misguided View of Obviousness

"Xiaomi took Maalouf's invention as its own only after Maalouf invented it, made it, and proved the market for it.If it is obvious to combine the elements in the prior art simply because Xiaomi wants to provide commercially successful products, why didn't Xiaomi do it first?"I attended the hearing at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in Maalouf v. Microsoft on Monday February 6, 2023, and the CAFC issued its opinion in the case this past Thursday.

UK tax fugitive has sentence doubled after failing to repay stolen millions

One of the UK's most wanted tax fugitives who was jailed for eight years has had her sentence more than doubled after failing to pay back the millions she stole.Former private school girl Sarah Panitzke, 48, now faces 17 years in prison and will still owe 2.4 million plus interest for her part in the massive VAT fraud.

Teenager killed outside his school by two youths lying in wait', trial told

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A teenage boy was killed outside his school gates by two youths who were lying in wait for him wearing balaclavas and carrying knives, prosecutors have told a jury.

Nokia Changes Its Iconic Logo for the First Time in 60 Years

Nokia has shed its iconic logo for the first time in nearly 60 years, debuting a new look at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2023.The change isn't merely cosmetic, as the smartphone maker announced its new strategy of focusing on its B2B technology.Nokia's blue logo and typeface have been dropped in favor of a modern-looking design.

The CAFC Hands Down Another Decision Demonstrating Its Misguided View of Obviousness

"Xiaomi took Maalouf's invention as its own only after Maalouf invented it, made it, and proved the market for it.If it is obvious to combine the elements in the prior art simply because Xiaomi wants to provide commercially successful products, why didn't Xiaomi do it first?"I attended the hearing at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in Maalouf v. Microsoft on Monday February 6, 2023, and the CAFC issued its opinion in the case this past Thursday.
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Police warning over worrying' trend of drivers watching films on phones

A totally unacceptable trend of drivers watching films and TV programmes while behind the wheel has been discovered by a police force.Warwickshire Police said four drivers were caught engaged in this worrying activity on the county's motorways during a recent operation.Nearly all hand-held use of a mobile phone while driving on Britain's roads was made illegal in legislation implemented in March last year.
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Coin mosaic marks 90th birthday of Sir Michael Caine

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A unique mosaic portrait of Sir Michael Caine in one of his most famous film roles has been created to mark his 90th birthday.The image of British secret agent Harry Palmer consists of thousands of coins, sourced from a bank in the southern Spanish town of Coin.

Did the UK government just accidentally leak Nintendo's Switch successor?

As the Nintendo Switch approaches the sixth anniversary of its launch, Nintendo has been extremely coy about the prospects for a true successor to the console (no, the Switch OLED doesn't count).This week, though, a stray redaction in a government document regarding the proposed Microsoft/Activision merger has some industry watchers speculating that the announcement of a Switch successor could be coming in the near future.

Nokia reveals new logo to remind you it doesn't make phones anymore

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The Finnish telecoms firm sold its mobile phone business to Microsoft in 2014, though Nokia-branded phones are still sold by HMD Global.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.Finnish telecoms firm Nokia has redesigned its logo to remind the world that it doesn't make mobile phones anymore.

Two jailed after man, 28, stabbed to death outside his home in East Ham

T wo men have been jailed after a 28-year-old was stabbed to death outside his home in Newham.Rayhan Yasin Ali, 20, and Junaid Sulaiman, 22, were found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter following a trial at the Old Bailey in July.The court heard how Ali and Sulaiman met on the December 29, 2020, with the intention of meeting 28-year-old Abiola Akerele at his home in Stondon Walk, East Ham.

Drug dealers in UK luring boys as young as 13 to work in gangs

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Teenage boys as young as 13 are being lured with promises of money and gifts to work for drug dealers, police have warned.Young people are offered cash, mobile phones, vapes and clothes to take advantage of so-called business opportunities promoted on social media.

Coin mosaic marks 90th birthday of Sir Michael Caine

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A unique mosaic portrait of Sir Michael Caine in one of his most famous film roles has been created to mark his 90th birthday.The image of British secret agent Harry Palmer consists of thousands of coins, sourced from a bank in the southern Spanish town of Coin.

Did the UK government just accidentally leak Nintendo's Switch successor?

As the Nintendo Switch approaches the sixth anniversary of its launch, Nintendo has been extremely coy about the prospects for a true successor to the console (no, the Switch OLED doesn't count).This week, though, a stray redaction in a government document regarding the proposed Microsoft/Activision merger has some industry watchers speculating that the announcement of a Switch successor could be coming in the near future.

Nokia reveals new logo to remind you it doesn't make phones anymore

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The Finnish telecoms firm sold its mobile phone business to Microsoft in 2014, though Nokia-branded phones are still sold by HMD Global.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.Finnish telecoms firm Nokia has redesigned its logo to remind the world that it doesn't make mobile phones anymore.

Two jailed after man, 28, stabbed to death outside his home in East Ham

T wo men have been jailed after a 28-year-old was stabbed to death outside his home in Newham.Rayhan Yasin Ali, 20, and Junaid Sulaiman, 22, were found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter following a trial at the Old Bailey in July.The court heard how Ali and Sulaiman met on the December 29, 2020, with the intention of meeting 28-year-old Abiola Akerele at his home in Stondon Walk, East Ham.

Drug dealers in UK luring boys as young as 13 to work in gangs

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Teenage boys as young as 13 are being lured with promises of money and gifts to work for drug dealers, police have warned.Young people are offered cash, mobile phones, vapes and clothes to take advantage of so-called business opportunities promoted on social media.
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Could this project finally offer a solution for monitor waste?

(Image credit: MMD / PREVENT Waste Alliance)
Monitors are a problem.We need them for our daily work, and here at Creative Bloq we often review the latest screens designed for creatives.But historically they've been one of the worst offenders when it comes to unsustainable e-waste.Progress is being made to recycle more components from computers and peripherals, but the small circuit boards in LCD monitors usually contain burnt-in chemicals, including lead and mercury.

Nokia trades in its iconic logo to look less mobile and "more digital"

It's a sad day for Snake fans.Nokia has announced the change of a logo that has been used across its products since the 1980s.The logo refresh is part of a complete rebrand from design consultancy Lippincott which seeks to reflect Nokia's heritage "as the inventor of essential technologies, while giving it a fresh, contemporary, dynamic feel", Lippincott states.

No10 resists calls to follow EU on staff TikTok ban

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak is resisting calls to ban Government officials from using TikTok.It comes amid renewed concerns from some Tory MPs about the use of the popular Chinese-owned video sharing app by government and parliamentary staff following the European Commission decision to suspend the use of TikTok on devices issued to staff or personal devices that staff use for work.

These Are the Countries That Have Bans on TikTok

The U.S. and Canada issued orders this week banning the use of TikTok on government-issued mobile devices as privacy and cybersecurity concerns about the video-sharing app grow.TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company Bytedance, has long maintained that it does not share data with the Chinese government and that its data is not held in China.
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