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Xiaomi quarterly profit slumps despite annual EV gains

Xiaomi quarterly profit slumps despite annual EV gains

Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi announced a dip in quarterly profit on Tuesday after slower smartphone sales, while electric vehicles drove a modest surge in annual revenue. The Beijing-based firm, one of the world's largest smartphone makers, has expanded rapidly since its launch in 2011 to produce home

Teens spend a third of school day on smartphones

Teens spend a third of school day on smartphones

By Stephen Beech Teenagers spend a third of the school day staring at their smartphones, according to a new study. Frequent phone checking - mostly for social media or entertainment - "undermines" the concentration needed to succeed in class, scientists say. They believe their findings provide evidence for limiting access

Privacy and attention promises from alternative phones at MWC

Privacy and attention promises from alternative phones at MWC

Alternative phones on offer at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) telecoms trade show in Barcelona this week aim to answer demand for devices that protect users' data and attention. In the vein of Netherlands-based Fairphone, whose smartphones are marketed as ethical and environmentally friendly, other small companies have

Second-hand phones surf rising green consumer wave

Second-hand phones surf rising green consumer wave

The second-hand market for smartphones has surged in recent years, borne up by lower prices as well as interest in eco-friendly consumption even as some still fear buying a dud. The success of refurbished phones is a reminder that flashy new gadgets and cutting-edge capabilities, on show

Middle East fighting overshadows world telecom show

Middle East fighting overshadows world telecom show

Exhibitors and organisers were gamely showing off new AI-focused tech at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade fair in Barcelona Monday, although some were kept away by travel disruptions caused by the US-Israel-Iran war. The annual gathering, expected to draw around 109,000 visitors, went ahead without

Tech sovereignty push to meet AI fever at Mobile World Congress

Tech sovereignty push to meet AI fever at Mobile World Congress

The giant Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade fair for telecoms kicks off for its 20th annual edition in Barcelona on Monday, with firms racing to pump AI into their systems even as debate rages over the technology's regulation. Here's what to look out for in the

KGLT stays true to roots, makes the case for radio

KGLT stays true to roots, makes the case for radio

For a generation widely raised on Spotify algorithms and YouTube rabbit holes, tuning in to the radio is generally out of the question. When the ability to listen to the perfect song at the perfect time is right at our fingertips, why would anyone opt for a medium that requires