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Wireless networks and devices

Babies with too much screen time may become anxious teens with slower decision-making: S’pore study

When children are given screen time too early, they become anxious and poor in decision making as teens.
When children are given screen time too early, they become anxious and poor in decision making as teens.

US communications agency may bar Chinese telecom companies from connecting to US networks

The US FCC has raised concerns about the telecom companies' inclusion in the agency's robocall mitigation database.
The US FCC has raised concerns about the telecom companies' inclusion in the agency's robocall mitigation database.

Japan approves Bills to restrict use of Bluetooth tags for stalking

The number of stalkers who utilise bluetooth tags via their smartphone has risen since 2023.
The number of stalkers who utilise bluetooth tags via their smartphone has risen since 2023.

Optus CEO pledges to make changes after Australian emergency call failure

(FILES) This file photo taken on November 9, 2023 shows an illuminated sign displayed in the window of an outlet for the Australian communications company Optus in Sydney. The Australian government said September 20, 2025 that telco firm Optus "let Australians down" after three people died during a network outage that prevented calls to emergency services. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)
(FILES) This file photo taken on November 9, 2023 shows an illuminated sign displayed in the window of an outlet for the Australian communications company Optus in Sydney. The Australian government said September 20, 2025 that telco firm Optus "let Australians down" after three people died during a network outage that prevented calls to emergency services. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP)

Their schools ban phones, so US teens turn to iPods and cassette players

In response to new policies, enterprising students have shown up with MP3 players obtained online or from family members.
In response to new policies, enterprising students have shown up with MP3 players obtained online or from family members.

Who actually wants a thinner iPhone?

A person holds an iPhone Air during an Apple's event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo
A person holds an iPhone Air during an Apple's event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo

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