Today, Marra is helping launch an Animal Mortality Monitoring Program in Africa intended to serve as an early warning system for emerging infectious diseases that can pass from animal populations into the human population.

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Consumers, manufacturers and government all need to take responsibility for managing the increasing number of waste mobile phones, according to new research. Results indicated that levels of copper, lead, arsenic and mercury released through the disposal of waste phones are potentially toxic to health and the environment.

A recent survey of Dutch mobile phone owners has identified why some consumers buy refurbished mobile phones while others buy new ones. Some consumers perceived refurbished phones to be inferior, which was a major barrier to their purchase. The study’s authors make a number of recommendations to increase consumer uptake of refurbished mobile phones, including promoting the financial and environmental benefits and offering warranties.

Around 50% of gold in used mobile phones is not recovered for future use, a new study finds. The researchers suggest that a global circular economy in mobile phones could be created by improving recycling of precious metals in phones in developing countries, as well as increasing the lifespan of phones and improving collection after use. These changes will reduce pressures on non-renewable resources and close ‘metal flow loops’.

Cybersecurity researchers have accused Xiaomi of infringing on the privacy of its phone users by recording their 'private' web and phone use habits.

Taiwan-based electronics contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd or Foxconn has reportedly said that the production of the 5G iPhones is likely to start on schedule for the fall launch of the new handsets.

There are more than 30,000 microwave ovens, AC and washing machines which needs repair at a time when Indians are locked indoors and doing household chores themselves due to the lockdown.

India also saw the biggest jump in video consumption of 40% to over 2.9 billion hours during the week starting March 22 as compared to the last week of December 2019

While the coronavirus lockdown is set to be lifted to May 3, you can now buy mobile phones on Flipkart.

​​A majority of Jio's last reported 388 million subscribers use devices that run on KaiOS, which is different from Android or Apple’s iOS.

Citizen scientists have helped to map pollution across the Netherlands using their smartphones. Their results, produced by thousands of volunteers, are presented in a study which shows how a combination of mass participation and smartphone technology can be a powerful approach to environmental monitoring.

Those struggling academically saw 14% increase in test scores.

Decades after the first of the iconic orange phones began washing ashore, a French community finally has answers.

New service offers refurbished cell phones complete with green tips for teens.

Communications Wireless Group works with business owners to recycle, refurbish, and reuse old wireless devices while maintaining a zero-landfill policy.

Chanie Kirschner remembers a time long ago when no one had cell phones.

Resist the urge to throw away your old gadgets. Here's how to recycle, donate and sell.

Radiation from cell phones might be contributing to the decline in the bee population.

Authentic sounds of the wild can now be downloaded for free to your iPhone. Assign your friends their own unique howl, hoot or roar.

It's yet one more benefit of living in the Google years.

Some professors are doing it, but perhaps they should look in the mirror.

Blackberry has cornered the military market but after the Department of Defense approved the use of Apple devices, this will likely change.

The debate continues about whether mobile technology is creating the most advanced generation ever or a society of uncultured automatons.

Do we really expect our phones to have empathy, like Samantha in 'Her'?

Some devices can already share files by touching, but soon they'll also be able to share power.

Vacuum manufacturer Dyson drops a patent for headphones that filter air to an integrated mouthpiece.

More people are becoming dependent upon their cell phone for capturing images. We will tell you what to look for when picking out a camera phone and how to take better photographs with these handy devices.

Your landline gives you excellent call quality. Your cell phone offers you great savings on long distance. Don't you wish you could have the advantage of receiving your cellular calls on your landline? You can, and we will tell you how.

All the major phone manufacturers are cashing in on the ever increasing market in camera phones. Companies such as Nokia, Siemens, Motorola and many more have seen their profits sore since the introduction of the camera cell phone.

Using probably the World's Smallest Heart Rate Sensing Technology (ActivHearts)

Zylux Acoustic Corporation completes Audio/Video OEM line-up with earphones that uses advance technology including Graphene Diaphragm, and ActivHearts heart rate sensing technology from WBD101

Cleer, Inc Announces New Bluetooth Wireless Headphone line-up Cleer EDGE Voice and EDGE Pulse based on Qualcomm Bluetooth Audio SoCs

XHits combines ActivHearts™ to create the best Team-Wear earphones with heart rate sensing hearable technology. Team-Wear's features include Team Captain Liaison, Team Mates Interaction, SOS, superb acoustics and IPX5 waterproof.

With their collective experience in semiconductor, consumer electronics and component distribution, the team is poised to support earphone brand owners and their manufacturing partners

Powered by WBD101's ActivHearts™ world's smallest heart rate sensing technology, the EP-017 earphones is compatible with the latest iOS and Android smartphones and has comfortable in-ear fitting

Instead of throwing used and broken phones away or forgetting about them in drawers, users can sell them to Gizmogo for high prices

Samsung this week released its May 2020 set of security updates for Android smartphones, which includes a patch for a critical vulnerability impacting all of its devices since 2014. 

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Support organizations that can leverage the power of the smartphone in order to transform their contact center can not only gain key insights to help streamline support operations but can also make agents more effective

The share of smartphones priced below Rs 5000, categorized as entry-level, has trailed from 12% in 2017 to 4% in 2019, whereas, for those priced between Rs 5000-Rs 10,000, categorized as basic, it has fallen from 45% to 42%.

Makers of iphone & Xiaomi phones get requisite permissions from state authorities in South

The year 2019 saw the launch of many smartphones. However, there were some of these which were game-changers and paved the way for the next generation of smartphones. ET Wealth rounds up the top six among these.

If you are a heavy smartphone user and are looking for a smartphone that offers higher battery power but are running a tight budget for such a spend, then here are six options that will solve your problem. These fall in the below Rs 12,ooo price range.

Mobile phone manufacturers are focusing on increasing the screen size of devices. However, if you are someone who prefer a more compact phone, ET Wealth rounds up some of the best options.

GST on mobile phones raised to 18%; small businesses get relief on late fee

GPS is a must in any cell phone for seniors. It’ll help them get their bearings when they’re lost via GPS navigation and maps and it’ll help you (or emergency services). Cell Phones for Seniors

A mobile device case includes a reel assembly, including a reel, a supporting plate, and a hub between the reel and the supporting plate. The hub includes a first cavity between the hub and the supporting plate for housing a spring, and a second cavity between the hub and the reel for housing a flat flexible cable (FFC). The spring is wound in a first direction, while the FFC is wound in a second direction. The FFC includes a first end for electrically coupling to a female jack connector of a device. A female connector is electrically coupled to a second end of the FFC for engaging a male jack connector of user-provided headphones. When the reel rotates in the first direction, the spring tightens and the FFC loosens. When the reel rotates in the second direction, the spring loosens and the FFC tightens.