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Non mobile technology

Vatican Governorate releases new app dedicated to St. Carlo Acutis

The Vatican Governatorate releases a new app offering the contents of its official website in a quick and intuitive way, making it possible to consult news, announcements, and official communications. Vatican News The new official app from the Governorate of the Vatican City State is dedicated to St. Carlo Acutis and his IT skills. The

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The rise and fall of the in-flight telephone

Sign up for our newsletter and get our latest content in your inbox. Subscribe Long before WiFi icons appeared on seatback screens, Airfone promised passengers something amazing: the ability to make a phone call at 35,000 feet. Emerging in the late 1980s, Airfone was developed by GTE (General Telephone & Electronics) Corporation, under its division

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Meditation was my biggest life upgrade this year – here’s the app I’m using to continue my hot streak in 2026

This past year I’ve started to take meditation seriously. Doing that meant diving headfirst into the world of mindfulness apps, and let me tell you, I never expected there to be quite so many out there. Along the way, I’ve found a lot that aren’t quite right for me, but that process led me to

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Israeli tech CEO Shlomo Kramer calls for US to limit First Amendment rights

Israeli tech entrepreneur and Cato Networks co-founder Shlomo Kramer argued on Monday’s episode of CNBC’s “Money Movers” that the American government must restrict freedom of speech in the age of AI. Israeli billionaire tech entrepreneur and Cato Networks co-founder Shlomo Kramer argued on Monday’s episode of CNBC’s “Money Movers” that governments must restrict freedom of

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T-Mobile is giving away the Samsung Galaxy S25 for free – here’s how the deal works

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Newer phones may be getting larger and larger, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t smaller options available. The Samsung Galaxy S25 would be a perfect contender if you need a smaller screen, a great camera system, and the latest mobile AI capabilities. Also: The best

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Two Phones, Less Distraction? That’s the Pitch for This BlackBerry Lookalike

Remember BlackBerry phones? Those iconic biscuit-shaped smartphones of the early 2010s with hard plastic buttons placed below simple, low-res touchscreens have inspired the look of a new product from Clicks Technology.  Rather than releasing a new smartphone to compete with the likes of the Apple iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy lineup, the Clicks Communicator is designed

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North Carolina’s new 2026 laws gender, cell phones in schools

Jan. 2, 2026, 3:43 p.m. ET With the beginning of a new year, more than 10 new laws have been enacted in North Carolina. Several significant laws were passed throughout 2025, including House Bill 307, also called “Iryna’s Law”, named for 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. Zarutska was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte light-rail train in late

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Gemini app gets faster model switching from @-menu

With the launch of Gemini 3 Flash, the Gemini app’s model switcher expanded, and there’s now a faster way to make a selection. Previously, the @-menu on gemini.google.com just showed extensions. We’re now seeing a “Models” section appear at the top that saves you from having to use the dropdown in the bottom-right corner of

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BYD surges, but Chinese EV market faces pressure

BYD Co (比亞迪) last year met its full-year sales target and likely surpassed Tesla Inc to become the world’s largest maker of electric vehicles (EVs) — a milestone overshadowed by a challenging outlook for the Chinese auto market in the year ahead. The Chinese EV giant’s Hong Kong-listed shares rose on the first day of

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US Labour Department data reveals how much Walmart pays designers, software engineers, and other tech workers on H-1B visa

Walmart pays its highest tech salaries to senior product and engineering leaders, with base pay going up to $481,000 a year, data filed with the US Labor Department shows. It reveals details of salaries offered to foreign workers hired under the H-1B visa programme. As per the filing, the retail giant has applied to hire

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Tesla sales fall in key European markets but set record in Norway

Tesla December registrations down 71% in Sweden and 66% in France They were also down 13% in Portugal and 44% in Spain Tesla sales jumped 89% in Norway, leading to a record 2025 Tesla due to report global fourth-quarter deliveries on Friday Jan 2 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab registrations fell in some

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France Plans Ban on Social Media for Under-15s and Mobile Phones in High Schools

France is preparing to ban children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms and to prohibit mobile phones in high schools from September 2026, local media reported on Wednesday. The proposals reflect growing public concern over the effects of social media and screen time on children’s mental health and behaviour. According to

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BYD Surpasses Tesla to Claim Top Spot in Global EV Market

In a significant industry shift, BYD has officially confirmed its position as the world’s leading manufacturer of pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for the full year 2025. This marks the first time the Chinese automaker has overtaken Tesla on an annual basis, rather than in isolated quarters. The announcement arrives alongside data indicating a cooling

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BYD shocks EV market as top seller in 2025

China’s BYD set to dethrone Tesla in global EV sales  China’s BYD has overtaken Elon Musk’s Tesla as one of the world’s biggest sellers of electric vehicles(EVs), outperforming its American rival for the first time in 2025. BYD has confirmed its sales of its battery-powered cars surged by nearly 28%, reaching over 2.25 million units

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Founders of Modern Mobile Handoff: How Two Researchers Built the Backbone of 4G/LTE Connectivity

Dr. Abdelsalam “Sumi” Helal and Dr. Edwin A. Hernandez, developed patented foundational 4G/LTE handoff technology years before the smartphone revolution Back then, you could barely stay connected driving across town. The idea of streaming video while moving at high speed felt like science fiction.” — Dr. Abdelsalam “Sumi” Helal, Co-Founder of Mobility Workx GAINSEVILLE, FL,

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Dating apps turn to Asia as swipe-right fatigue takes hold in the west

Online dating companies are pivoting to Asia as swipe-right fatigue takes hold in North America and Europe. While the apps have been struggling in western markets, executives said they are growing in the region with rising numbers of women using the apps as stigma over online dating fades. “It’s become more troublesome to flirt and

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Australian electric car market to get influx of new models as cheaper EVs hit the road | Electric vehicles

Australians can expect to see more electric utes, sports cars and hatchbacks that break price records at both ends of the spectrum, with changes encouraging even the most reluctant brands to join the trend. But the electric vehicle market could also experience significant regulatory upheaval in 2026, with a road-user charge on the national agenda

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Phone traders reject NEIR rollout, call tax cut ‘insufficient’

All mobile shops countrywide will remain shut until further notice, says Mobile Business Community Bangladesh 01 January, 2026, 11:55 pm Last modified: 02 January, 2026, 01:08 am   Infographics: TBS “> Infographics: TBS  The process of blocking unregistered mobile handsets officially began on Thursday (1 January) with the launch of the National Equipment Identity Register

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