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A mobile phone displays the emergency alert notification that appeared on devices across Bahrain on January 31, 2026. (Photo via GDN) February 01, 2026 12:41 AM GMT+03:00 Bahrain conducted a nationwide trial of its wireless emergency alert system on Saturday, sending test notifications to mobile devices across the kingdom as regional tensions mounted over a

There may be plenty of gaming handhelds out there, but there aren’t many horizontal options that let you play childhood favorites in the original 4:3 aspect ratio. To address that gap, Ayaneo launched a premium option with the Pocket S Mini. As a “true 4:3 retro handheld,” the Pocket S Mini won’t have those pesky

If your phone ever connects to a 2G network, you’re putting yourself at a grave security risk that could let hackers monitor all of your data, including passwords. Depending on where you live, it’s unlikely your phone will ever drop to 2G, but if you live in a rural area or in a location where

A few years ago, Selina Tobaccowala’s daughter started leaving post-it notes around the house, telling everyone to “turn off the lights” and such. Tobaccowala had just sold her last startup, Gixo, to OpenFit and was looking for a new challenge. “I saw the kids and thought, ‘Let me see if there’s something there on the

Russians have put up with drone attacks, rising prices and a crackdown on free speech. But now, they are increasingly being asked to go without the internet on their phones, fraying nerves and leaving many feeling disconnected after four years of war in Ukraine. Mobile internet outages have become part of the norm across the

Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: Amnesty International Greek activists and Iranians living in Athens hold candles and placards in front of the Greek Parliament to support the people of Iran Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: Blasts were heard across Iran on Saturday amid escalating tensions with the US. An explosion took place at a building in the

The party warned that any delegate who violates the directive will be arrested The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cautioned delegates participating in its flagbearer primaries scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 against carrying mobile phones into the inner voting areas. The party warned that any delegate who violates the directive will be arrested, prosecuted,

I met an extraordinary man this week. Simon is young, employed in a great job, a husband and a father of three. He’s never owned a mobile phone, he just never bought one. We meet, shake hands, and I follow him around for a few hours. It is noticeably easy to be content in his

Germany acts as the undisputed automotive heart of Europe, yet the nation’s transition to electrification has resembled a rollercoaster of policy shifts and industrial retooling. As we navigate through 2026, the Germany electric vehicle market stands at a critical juncture. After a tumultuous period following the removal of subsidies, the market is stabilizing, driven by

There was a genericness to the first wave of AI features in Google products. Absolutely everyone was doing straightforward text and image generation, and that contributed to the tacked-on nature. Fortunately, we’ve moved past that and Gemini integrations are starting to feel highly unique and play to Google’s strengths. Google kicked off the year with

Back in 2021, Nest Hub picked up an update that made it easy to access select functions via touch with a selection of “apps,” but they’ve vanished over the past year or so. While the exact timing is unclear, it was first highlighted on Reddit that apps on Nest Hub are simply gone. There are

By BOB SHRALUKA WZBD.com With the eighth session of the Connor Brite’s Wildflowers free music program winding down, officials of the organization are already looking ahead to the next session, due to begin in March. Officials said scheduling for the next session, which will run through June, will begin soon. Four months of free lessons

Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. As usual, we’re still waiting for a response. In the meantime, I finally got a reply from a company exec. After months — months — of emailing various official Trump

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor reports the Samsung Galaxy S26 series will launch February 25 with three anticipated upgrades including faster charging and enhanced privacy features. The S26 Ultra is expected to feature 60W wired charging and exclusive ‘Privacy Screen’ technology that blocks off-angle viewing for enhanced security. All Galaxy

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor reports that Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event is leaked for February 25th in San Francisco, unveiling the Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds 4. The S26 range is expected to feature Qi2 magnetic charging, new color options, and the S26 Ultra may include an innovative

Nokia CEO Justin Hotard has sene a message that both the US and Europe must work together, warning that the technology sector cannot survive on “one continent or the other”. His comments come as the European Union considers new measures to bolster homegrown industries and reduce its reliance on foreign technology companies.Hotard emphasised that the

VGV MEDIA/Shutterstock It’s not a good time to be a Pixel user, especially if you installed Google’s recent January 2026 update.  The update is causing a series of issues, according to a growing number of reports on Reddit and Google’s own forums, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity