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Your phone is ‘dirtier than a toilet’: Microbiologist Neethu Sureshkumar warns

Neethu Sureshkumar highlighted that smartphones can harbour more bacteria than toilet seats due to constant exposure.
Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:51 am IST

How BSNL's new 1.34 lakh satellite phone can make calls without mobile towers

Satellite phones can function in remote locations where conventional networks are unavailable.
Published on Jul 10, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Dark patterns, Gaia23bra b and analysing Mozen by Amkette Qi2 chargers

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Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:00 am IST

Foreigner says she felt less stressed using phone in India than in London

A foreigner shared that travelling in India changed her views on phone safety compared to London.
Published on Jul 06, 2026 11:15 am IST

WhatsApp's new feature explained: Here's how you can chat without phone number

The move marks one of WhatsApp's biggest privacy-focused changes.
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 12:00 pm IST

'Calls my personal phone if I don’t reply’: IT employee on toxic manager

Employee raises concern over work boundaries.
Updated on Jun 27, 2026 09:41 am IST

Checking your phone right after waking up? Doctor shares how it affects your day

Do you check your phone first thing in the morning?
Updated on May 29, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Smartphone overheating during India’s heatwave? Tips to protect your battery

A few smart charging and cooling habits can significantly reduce smartphone battery stress during extreme summer heat.
Updated on May 29, 2026 04:01 pm IST

Wired Wisdom: Android, desktop charging stations, and ESET uncovers CallPhantom

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Published on May 14, 2026 08:00 am IST

Therapist reveals ways to break phone addiction without feeling deprived

Practical ways to break phone addiction.
Published on May 04, 2026 12:00 am IST

Did your phone beep loudly with an emergency alert today? Here’s why it was sent

Indian citizens received an emergency alert text on their mobile devices on May 2. Government has urged them not to panic. (AI generated image)
Published on May 02, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Therapist reveals why mindless scrolling feels calm but zaps your energy

Scrolling through social media can feel relaxing, but it often leaves you more tired than when you started.
Published on Mar 25, 2026 05:57 pm IST

Bengaluru woman flags auto drivers’ ‘cellphone addiction’ during rides

Manjunath shared that the experience left her surprised and concerned.
Published on Mar 07, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Pune resident loses 70k phone, honest stranger returns it hours later

The man was riding through Keshav Nagar when his phone, a Samsung S25, slipped out of his pocket.
Updated on Feb 16, 2026 11:03 am IST

Passenger brings tripod to hold phone and binge-watch on IndiGo flight

The moment was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Gajender Yadav.
Published on Feb 07, 2026 11:59 am IST

Kolkata man uses mouse to run iPhone with broken screen in viral video

The video was posted on Instagram by Rehan Singh.
Published on Jan 10, 2026 03:53 pm IST

Texas father uses phone tracking to rescue daughter after Christmas kidnapping

Using the phone’s location, the father traced his daughter to a secluded, partially wooded area nearly two miles from their home.
Published on Dec 28, 2025 03:43 pm IST

Former Israeli PM's phone breached, security probes Iranian hacker involvement

Some contents of the phone list, photos and chats that were shared online were real, Bennett said, adding that some were fake.
Published on Dec 18, 2025 02:49 pm IST

Appreciating Oppo & Hasselblad, Stuffcool’s nifty Zeno 30 and noting Windows’ me

Caption: Once this is installed, you must select the ‘Hasselblad Converter’ mode in the camera app on the Find X9 Pro
Published on Dec 04, 2025 07:00 am IST

Man beats cousin to death after suspecting him of stealing phone in Navi Mumbai

The accused allegedly brutally assaulted Patole and killed him on the spot before fleeing the area.
Published on Nov 07, 2025 09:51 pm IST

California doctor shares how ‘sleeping next to your phone’ can raise cancer risk

Non-ionising radiation from phones may disrupt sleep and pose health risks, according to Dr. Figura.
Published on Oct 05, 2025 12:06 pm IST

Man recovers father’s lost phone after honest stranger returns it

A Reddit post about a lost phone returned with honesty touched readers’ hearts.
Published on Sept 27, 2025 03:45 pm IST

Verizon down: How to fix SOS mode-only issue in phones amid outage?

Verizon is down for many users
Updated on Aug 31, 2025 12:12 am IST

Inspecting Liverpool x adidas jersey, India’s phone shipments, and 5G broadband

Liverpool's adidas-made authentic jersey is priced at 8,599 in India, for the home and away versions
Published on Aug 14, 2025 10:08 am IST

TRAI’s data must wake up cellcos, rise of compact phones and Apple’s beta season

India’s mobile subscriber numbers grew by just 2 million in June 2025, and there’s a negative trajectory in rural areas.
Published on Jul 31, 2025 06:00 am IST

Woman plots husband's phone snatching to delete 'intimate photos' with lover

The men allegedly carried out the snatching and had been absconding since the day of the incident on June 19.
Published on Jul 11, 2025 07:40 pm IST

'He couldn’t hold back tears': Man cries as phone slips in Jaipur rainwater

A young man in Jaipur was heartbroken after his phone slipped into rainwater caused by poor drainage.
Published on Jul 11, 2025 10:41 am IST