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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

Editor's Soapbox: Spellcheck is not a Joke

It was 6th grade, and I had just proudly placed third in my school’s spelling bee. That moment probably represented the peak of my spelling ability. With today’s technological advances, I no longer feel the need to remember the trivial, irrelevant spelling of every word in my lexicon.

Editor's Soapbox: Spellcheck Is Not a Joke

It was 6th grade, and I had just proudly placed 3rd in my school’s spelling bee. That moment probably represented the peak of my spelling ability. With today’s technological advances, I no longer feel the need to remember the trivial, irrelevant spelling of every word in my lexicon.

Are we smart enough in using smartphones?

Everyone seems to have one. You may be reading this on yours right now. Smartphones seem to be everywhere you look. Rather than just contributing to society, smartphones have taken over. Sometimes I sit at the back of a lecture hall to look at what other students are doing on