An aerial view of downtown Sinuiju taken from the Chinese side of the border. (Wikimedia Commons) The North Korean authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown after declaring a “war to exterminate users of Chinese-made mobile phones.” This harsh language reflects how seriously the regime views the threat of information flowing across its borders. “Late last

Buying a new smartphone can be intimidating, especially if you’re not a hardcore enthusiast. You don’t want to spend more money on a device than you have to, and saving money on your carrier bill can be challenging each month. Bundles can be a fantastic way to get deals on a new phone and service,

It’s starting to look a lot like a lengthy streak, the Samsung Galaxy A56 topping our trending chart for the second week in a row and with a comfortable margin too. The upcoming Poco X7 Ultra emerged an unlikely silver medalist, which suggests it might be able to mount a proper challenge once it goes

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Anker Charger 140W, 4-Port, PD 3.1 review The Anker Charger 140W, 4-Port, PD 3.1 – that’s a bit of a mouthful isn’t it. But

After the MWC rush, this week has been fairly quiet in terms of new launches, but the arrival of the Nothing Phone (3a) could make a big splash in the market – more so than the Galaxy A56, which is yet to come and might have its lunch eaten by the Galaxy S24 FE once

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The Tory Party is calling for a ban on phones in schools, after admitting guidance issued under former prime minister Rishi Sunak hasn’t worked. The Conservatives

Once the iPhone 16e came out, it was ridiculed by many as it’s substantially pricier than its predecessor, the iPhone SE, and the upgrade since 2022 is underwhelming, to say the least. However, according to a Bloomberg report, the iPhone 16e recorded 60% more sales than its spiritual predecessor. Sure, the iPhone 16e supports Apple

Nothing kicks off its third generation of phones with the more affordable a-series and this time there are two of them out of the gate – a vanilla and a Pro model. The former is on sale as of this week, the latter will arrive in about a week’s time (it can be pre-ordered right

Introduction The global refurbished and used mobile phones market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for affordable smartphone options and sustainability initiatives. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2024 to 2032, reaching an estimated valuation of US$ 112.11 billion by the end of the forecast period.

This week, the Nothing Phone (3a) launches as a number of older and not-so-old devices see steep price drops. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a mid-ranger and is available in two configurations, both under €400. Nothing doesn’t do small phones, so this one is equipped with a 6.77” 1080p+ display (120Hz, 10-bit, HDR10+, 3,000 nits).

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Last week’s poll suggests that Samsung’s new mid-range trio, the Galaxy A56, A36 and A26, are facing two major issues – the hardware is good but not great and the prices are too high. That could be thought of as a single issue since both concerns plug into the value-for-money equation, but the result is

Generation Zombie by Charlotte Armitage (Yellow Kite £18.99, 272pp) There are currently 987,000 16 to 24-year-olds at a loose end, neither in education or employment, slumped at home, a quarter of them complaining of precarious mental health – ‘zoned out’ in Charlotte Armitage’s phrase, ‘zombified’, by gazing at the little screens on their phones, an

Reportedly, Apple is preparing to launch an iPhone 17 Ultra this year. But we’ve heard that one before, at least a couple of times. There were rumors right before the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 16 series releases claiming that the Ultra would either replace the Pro Max or sit above it. Now, the very

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Adrianhancu/Getty Images One major problem with technological advancements happens when two big inventions simply don’t mix, and it’s no secret that cars and cell phones fall into this category. Since the invention of mobile phones, the ability

Yesterday, we exclusively reported that Infinix would unveil its first smart ring and a pair of TWS earphones at the Infinix AI∞ Beta event on March 20. Alongside these, Infinix would also introduce a new Note 50 series smartphone, which, a reliable source tells us, is the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ with 5G connectivity. Our

Nothing is one of the promising new brands to emerge recently and, unlike most others, it has an official presence in the US. This week its first phone with a telephoto camera became available. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a mid-ranger and is available in two configurations, both under $500. Nothing doesn’t do small phones,

The Samsung Galaxy Ring, unveiled last year, will go on sale in one more country next month – New Zealand. It will retail for NZD699 ($400/€370/INR34,770) starting April 2 through Samsung New Zealand’s website and select retailers. The Samsung Galaxy Ring will be offered in Titanium Silver, Titanium Black, and Titanium Gold colors in New

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Cuktech 15 Ultra review The Cuktech 15 Ultra is a power bank with a large output designed for charging laptops and similar devices on

Some Galaxy devices feature a Game Booster app that enhances the gaming experience by giving you some extra neat features, and Samsung is improving the app with some additional features. But there’s a catch. The new Game Booster+ is currently available only in South Korea and as a module, part of the Good Lock app.