Mangaluru: A surprise inspection conducted at the Mangaluru district prison led to the seizure of prohibited items, including a mobile phone and SIM card, from an inmate.The complainant, Sharanabasappa, superintendent of the district prison stated that on Jan 30, he, along with other officers conducted a surprise inspection inside the prison. During the inspection, while

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images New York City’s mayor isn’t even a month into his term, and he’s already delivering a crushing blow to delivery app companies. In a bombshell intervention, Zohran Mamdani and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner Sam Levine announced that three

Nio is an innovative auto company operating in the world’s largest auto market, but I’m still bearish on it. The Chinese auto market is enormous. It comprised 30% of all global auto sales in 2025 and it positively dwarfs the next four largest markets — the U.S. at 18% of all sales, India and Japan

Apple has replaced its UK iPhone Upgrade Program with a new financing option, the “Flexible Finance Account,” through Creation. While offering zero percent interest, this new setup costs more and no longer bundles AppleCare. Customers can now apply online, a convenience over the previous in-store process. Existing members are unaffected for now. Apple has ended

iPhone 16 Plus models of US tech giant Apple Inc. are displayed for sale at the Phoenix Mall on the opening day of the first Apple retail store in Bengaluru on September 2, 2025. Idrees Mohammed/AFP/Getty Images Egyptian MP Amal Abdel Hamid submitted a parliamentary proposal aimed at supporting foreign currency reserves and easing the

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Ford has held talks with electric vehicle maker Xiaomi over a partnership that would pave the way for Chinese carmakers to gain a foothold in the US, according to four people familiar with

Smartphones are expensive enough, so I’m all for buyers picking up devices that get the job done for significantly less than flagship or even midrange phones. The Moto G 2026 falls into that category, giving you decent performance for under $200. With a carrier deal, you can save even more, and that’s precisely what T-Mobile

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