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As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches

Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.”

Tech - Wired - October 29

Sick man of Europe? Germany’s bosses sound alarm on staff illness

Studies claim that fewer sick days would have stopped the country’s economy shrinking last year

Business - Financial Times - November 1

MP mugged by gang who snatched mobile phone

Labour's Chris Webb described being attacked on the way back to his flat in London.

4 Young Collectors Have Phones, but It’s Watches They Love

After all, as one said, ‘It’s not just about knowing what the time is.’

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7

11 Best Android Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.

Tech - Wired - November 10

FBI raids home and seizes phone of Polymarket founder

Shayne Coplan calls incident ‘discouraging’ as firm suggests raid was retaliation for site’s users betting on Donald Trump. The FBI raided the home of the chief executive of the predictive betting ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Here’s why the FBI seized Polymarket founder’s phone

The Federal Bureau of Investigation seized the phone of Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan Wednesday, setting off a wave of complaint from crypto boosters who say the raid was politically ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Scholz’s call with Putin will open ‘Pandora’s box’, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says talk between German and Russian leaders on war will reduce Putin’s isolation. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that a telephone conversation between Olaf Scholz and Vladimir ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

HMD Fusion Review: A Cheap Modular Android Phone

The modular phone concept returns, and it's rather boring.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Investors need to know when to put down the phone

Smartphone alerts can promote what behaviourists call ‘overtrading’, shredding your returns — and your nerves

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Clark: Clubs 'blowing out' pitchers with max usage

Union chief Tony Clark says it is up to MLB teams to change how pitchers are being used to help reduce injuries.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Tax blow for 1mn UK top earners by 2027

Fiscal drag will pull thousands more into a 60 per cent marginal rate

World - Financial Times - October 26

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

World - ABC News - October 27

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

Roob's Observations: Eagles blow out Bengals in Cincinnati

The Eagles went into Cincinnati Sunday and earned themselves a commanding 37-17 win over a dangerous Bengals team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Democrats braced for jobs report blow ahead of election

Lacklustre data could obscure an ‘incredibly healthy’ employment market and weigh on Kamala Harris’s prospects

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Sabadell trades blows with Cerberus in €365mn lawsuit

Spanish lender takes US private equity group to London’s High Court in dispute over soured property deal

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Rangers Blow Up Offensive Lines In Hopes For Improvement

Peter Laviolette made some drastic changes to the offensive lines with their game in need of a jumpstart.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

BBVA bid for Sabadell dealt blow by antitrust watchdog

Spain’s CNMC will submit €11bn hostile takeover to a more rigorous ‘phase 2’ review

World - Financial Times - November 12

Man convicted of rioting tried to blow up a mosque

Simon Beech and another man were jailed in 2011 for trying to blow up a mosque in Stoke-on-Trent.

UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed

The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

Rivers laments refs 'blowing call' in Bucks' loss

Bucks coach Doc Rivers criticized referees for calling a foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo against LaMelo Ball that helped the Hornets escape with a win.

Sports - ESPN - November 16

Gardner: ICC warrants 'major blow to Israel's standing'

Ordinary Palestinians in Gaza welcome the ICC's announcement, saying they hope it will bring "justice".

GTA 6 Dev Teases "Mind-Blowing Things"

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI took home the "Most Wanted Game" award at the Golden Joysticks this week, and in an acceptance speech, a developer teased "absolutely mind-blowing things" to come ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Phone companies should do more to prevent robocalls and texts, report says

While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for ...

Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan’s new laws

Riding under the influence is also now punishable with prison time.

Indonesia steps up trade protectionism with Apple and Google phone bans

South-east Asia’s largest economy pushes foreign tech groups to invest locally or lose market access

World - Financial Times - November 5

Zimbabwe bans police from using mobile phones while on duty

World - Yahoo News - November 5

The Penn State Police Are Investigating the Jason Kelce Phone-Smashing Incident

A report in the police crime log lists criminal mischief and disorderly conduct as the offenses.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Travis Kelce Defends Brother, Jason, in Phone-Smashing Incident

The incident, which led to a Penn State police investigation, included Jason exchanging a homophobic slur with a fan.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.

The 6 Best Folding Phones We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.

Tech - Wired - November 12

Charles Manson admits to additional murders in unearthed prison phone call

In docuseries preview, audio shows cult leader, behind 1960s killings, saying he ‘left some dead people’ in Mexico. In newly released audio, Charles Manson , the cult leader behind a string of ...