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Vodafone EU chief: Telecoms barriers can't just be blamed on Brussels

The EU is failing to support large telecoms firms, says one of Vodafone's senior directors, adding that Brussels isn't the prime target for blame.

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'Wild West' refurbished good market needs taming, argues consumer group

Euroconsumers highlights the lack of common EU standards concerning the quality of refurbished products and the framework governing their resale.

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New EU rules on common USB-C chargers to come into force

Starting on Saturday, all small and medium-sized portable electronic devices sold in the EU must be compatible with USB-C ports to address waste.

Design

Nostalgia calling: Nokia Design Archive displays titans of 90s tech

This gr8 Nokia Design Archive will take u back 2 the simpler days of Snake, SMS and snap-on covers.

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Tech News

Fears over personal tech on the rise in Lebanon following pager attack

Electronics shop owners in Lebanon have said there has been an impact on their sales following the page and walkie-talkie attacks last week.

Travel News

Data pass vs e-SIM: The best way to use your phone abroad in Europe

Find out what e-SIMs are, how to use them, and whether they’re really cheaper than data roaming passes.

Brussels, My Love?

Ursula von der Leyen cracks the whip on gender parity

In this edition, we look at the far right's victory in German local elections, and the EU's efforts to get more women in top jobs

Europe News

Back to school: France tests smartphone ban in 200 middle schools

If all goes well, the ban will be expanded to include all schools across the country.

Health news

No link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk

The incidence of brain cancer has not risen in tandem with the rising popularity of cell phones since the mid-1990s, a landmark review has found.

Tech News

5G expansion: Where in Europe has the strongest mobile networks?

Europe's 5G rollout has shown varied progress but certain countries are excelling in providing better coverage. Here's the picture so far.

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Hungary school phone ban sparks protests. Where else are they banned?

Thousands protested a Budapest headmaster's dismissal after he refused to implement a smartphone ban. Meanwhile, other European countries are also implementing a ban.

Europe News

Mobile phones to be banned in Greek schools from September

The new regulations and system of penalties are an extension of rules announced by Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis in March which saw students face expulsion for filming classmates and ridiculing them online, in a bid to clamp down on cyberbullying.

Culture news

Barbie 'brick' phone released to help young people digitally detox

The device is technologically stripped back, with no front camera, limited internet access and one game.

Lifestyle

‘Loudly Crying Face’: Study reveals Europe's most endangered emojis

There's been a decrease in global usage of certain emojis. Here are the ones facing extinction, and why the 'okay hand symbol' may have much darker implications...

Lifestyle

Damon Albarn vs Bob Dylan: Should phones be banned at gigs?

A phone ban will be implemented on all dates for Bob Dylan's upcoming European leg of his tour. Blur frontman Damon Albarn thinks this prohibition is an overstep. Should concerts be phone-free and who's right? (Spoiler: It's neither Bob nor Damon.)

wellbeing

How does early exposure to digital devices impact your children?

As early exposure to digital devices becomes increasingly common, experts explain how using them could hinder children's emotional development.

Health news

US official calls for cigarette-style warning labels on social media

A top US health official wrote an opinion article calling for a warning label to be put on social media platforms.

Business

Telecoms firm Iliad records strong results driven by French market

The company, which also operates in Italy and Poland, saw its most dramatic quarterly revenue increase in France in nearly 10 years.

Tech News

Which countries have the best and worst Internet speeds in Europe?

New research reveals the parts of Europe with the fastest and slowest Internet loading speeds. How does your country rank?

Tech News

From AI phones to China's presence: Here are our MWC 2024 takeaways

What are the biggest takeaways from Mobile World Congress 2024? Euronews Next's editor talks generative artificial intelligence (genAI) and China.