A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no penalties.


Japanese City Pushes 2-hour Daily Cap on Smartphone Use to Boost Sleep, Family Time 

A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no penalties.

Japan's Toyoake City Proposes to Cap Smartphone Usage to Reduce Screen Addiction

Physical SIM cards ending soon with eSIM adoption reaching 60 per cent globally. Charging ports eliminated for wireless-only designs. Headphone jacks, home buttons, GPS devices, payment cards replaced by digital alternatives. Apple iPhone Air leads portless future.

9 smartphone features that will disappear by 2026

Methaphone, a clear device, resembles a phone but is not actually a phone. People are baffled to see a woman scrolling through a transparent clear device. 

'Completely clear phone' stumps the internet. What is it?

Brazilian police thwart a bomb attack plot targeting Lady Gaga's concert, arresting two individuals linked to a hate group. The suspects allegedly posed as members of the singer's fan club to recruit accomplices.

Brazil: Police foil bomb plot targeting packed Lady Gaga concert in Rio

New smartphones emptying your wallet? You're not alone. But what if there's a smarter way to upgrade? Dive into the booming world of pre-owned phones where you could snag your dream device for half the price! Is the future of smartphones secondhand?

Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Follow these tips

UK is banning mobile phones in schools. Mobile phones will be prohibited in schools across England under new government guidance. The guidance is not statutory and offers schools a variety of ways to implement the ban.

UK pact to withhold smartphones from children until 14 gathers pace

HMD has launched the Fusion X1, a kid-friendly smartphone unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2025. Designed with parental controls, it allows parents to set app limits, schedule screen time, and track their child’s location every 20 seconds. The device is available through a subscription model, making safety more accessible for families.

HMD unveils Fusion X1, a kid-friendly smartphone with parental controls

More playtime, improved focus, and happier kids? That's the potential outcome of Brazil's nationwide school cellphone ban. This video showcases the positive changes seen in Rio de Janeiro schools after the ban was implemented.

Nationwide phone ban in Brazilian schools

Business & Economy: Foreign smartphone sales in China saw a significant decline in November, posing a substantial challenge to Apple's dominance in the competitive market.

Foreign smartphone sales in China drop 47% in November, challenging Apple’s dominance

Are smartphones affecting parent-children bond? Here’s what study reveals

World’s first tri-fold smartphone Mate XT, has been lauched by Huawei

Your phone is listening to your conversations, firm working for FB, Google confirms

This week, we highlight the integration of computer chips into the human brain, explore how nations are deploying robotic dogs in combat and introduce a groundbreaking material that can transform everyday items into solar panels. Watch the full show for more details.

Computer chips in brains, robotic dogs for combat, and more | Tech It Out: ​EP 173 | Full Show

Access to Braille texts remains a major challenge for many visually impaired students in Africa. Slow progress in the advancement of assistive technology has led to many school dropouts. Now, a group of Ugandan developers have come up with a blind assistant app that helps read documents aloud.

Smartphone app for Uganda's visually-impaired students

The next time you visit China, your phone or laptop may be subject to inspection as part of China's espionage law. Watch the story for more details.

China intensifies anti-espionage law | WION Tech It Out

The mobile industry is growing more competitive, with companies innovating to secure a solid position. HTech is one such company leveraging new tech trends. In an exclusive interview with WION, HTech CEO Madhav Sheth provides exciting insights into evolving mobile trends. Find out more in this story.

Smartphone trends redefining mobile technology

The American state of Los Angeles is considering banning smartphones at schools and weather phones should be stored in pouches or lockers during school hours.

US: Los Angeles considering ban on smartphones in school

In this digital age internet has become an inevitable part of our lives, offering a vast realm of information and connectivity at our fingertips. But there are dangers of addiction lurking beneath the surface of this virtual world.

One-third of the global population at risk of smartphone addiction; should you be worried?

Hundreds and thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran to bid a final goodbye to the late President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi will be laid to rest in his hometown days after tragically dying in a helicopter crash. Watch in for more details!

Ebrahim Raisi Funeral: Iran's Supreme leader takes part in prayers for Raisi

Iranian state television reported Sunday (May 19) that rescuers are trying to reach a helicopter involved in an "incident" while travelling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi was reportedly travelling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province but the state media didn't share details of what exactly happened to the helicopter. Watch in for more details! Iran's semi-official Fars news agency urged the Iranians to pray for Raisi. Video released by state TV showed worshippers praying for the president’s health in the city of Mashhad. Watch in for more details!

Iran helicopter incident: Iran State TV stops programes, shows prayers being held for Raisi

Iranian state television reported Sunday (May 19) that rescuers are trying to reach a helicopter involved in an "incident" while travelling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi was reportedly travelling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province but the state media didn't share details of what exactly happened to the helicopter. Watch in for more details!

Raisi's convoy helicopter accident | All resources being used in search operation: Iran Army Chief

Iranian state television reported Sunday (May 19) that rescuers are trying to reach a helicopter involved in an "incident" while travelling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi was reportedly travelling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province but the state media didn't share details of what exactly happened to the helicopter. Iran's semi-official Fars news agency urged the Iranians to pray for Raisi. Video released by state TV showed worshippers praying for the president’s health in the city of Mashhad. Watch in for more details!

Raisi's convoy helicopter accident: Condition of Iranian President Raisi unclear: Reports

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Jordan urges probe into war crimes - Raisi chopper makes 'rough landing' - Gaza: Israeli strike kills 31 - Netanyahu govt on the brink? - New Caledonia: France mobilises cops

Jordan urges probe into war crimes | Ebrahim Raisi chopper makes 'rough landing'

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