Smartphone

• New magnetic material could make smartphones significantly cheaper

  New magnetic materials being developed by UBC and USASK could bring down the price of smartphones and data storage servers by creating high entropy magnets. 

  Tech

  Mar 15
  
• How an Alberta contact-tracing app would work to help in fight against COVID-19

  Albertans will soon be able to use an app that could help track if they have been in contact with a person who has COVID-19.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2020
  
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• Officers recover stolen smartphones worth an estimated $14,000: Surrey RCMP

  Police say they launched an investigation after a Surrey, B.C., business owner reported the theft of 25 cell phones from their vehicle.

  Crime

  Apr 9, 2020
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• Vermont man proposes bill to ban cellphones for anyone under 21

  A pro-gun Democratic state senator proposed the cellphone ban to make a point about new firearm laws in Vermont.

  Trending

  Jan 10, 2020
• Cellphone-related injuries are on the rise, study shows

  "People wouldn't walk around reading a magazine."

  Health

  Dec 5, 2019
• Regina launches new app allowing drivers to pay downtown parking meters online

  Motorists have a new parking option when heading to downtown Regina with the launch of the PayByPhone’s mobile app.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2019
• Nearly 100 pocket dials to 911 tying up OPP in Northumberland County

  Police say they responded to almost 100 unintentional 911 calls or hang-up calls from June 17-30.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2019
• CNIB program collecting smartphone donations to help blind, partially sighted

  According to CNIB, modern smartphones can assist people who are blind with doing everything from reading prescription labels to checking the forecast.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2019
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• Amid sales slump, foldable screens give hope to smartphone makers

  Samsung and several rivals are preparing to roll out foldable screens to make devices more versatile for work and pleasure.

  Tech

  Nov 7, 2018
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• New distracted driving penalties now in effect in Manitoba

  Distracted driving in Manitoba now comes with much tougher penalties. The fine has now tripled from $203 to $672 and it comes with five demerits and a three-day licence suspension.

  Nov 1, 2018