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Old smartphones turned into ‘tiny data centres’ to track marine life

For just €8, researchers are turning old smartphones into devices capable of tracking marine life and buses.

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Screen time fuelling behaviour issues in ‘vicious cycle,’ study finds

More screen time may increase the risk of social and emotional problems in children, and kids in distress might turn to screens as a way to cope, a new study suggests.

Economy

Tashkent hosts GSMA M360 as Eurasia’s digital economy grows

The capital of Uzbekistan hosted the GSMA M360 Eurasia 2025 summit for the first time, bringing together regional policymakers, global tech leaders, and industry innovators to explore the future of mobile connectivity and digital transformation in Eurasia.

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Teens with high screen time more likely to be depressed, sleep poorly

Teenagers in Sweden tend to use their devices for far longer than national health guidelines recommend.

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Revolut set to offer mobile plans in Germany and the UK this year

The fintech said it wants to disrupt the established market to improve customer experience, although operating partners are yet to be revealed.

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Tech needs to ‘pick up the pace’ on decarbonising AI, CEOs say

Energy and AI leaders say their industries must pick up the pace to stop powering data centres with fossil fuels.

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Mobile World Congress: CEOs renew call for consolidating EU telecoms

Telecoms and artificial intelligence (AI) leaders argue consolidation is the best way to keep Europe's industry competitive.

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Here's the new AI tech unveiled at Mobile World Congress

Here is Euronews Next's round-up of some of the tech displayed at the Mobile World Congress this week in Barcelona.

Business

MWC Barcelona: What trends will shape the future mobile economy?

Mobile World Congress kicks off in Barcelona this week with tech leaders coming together from 3 to 6 March to explore the trends and technologies shaping the mobile industry in 2025.

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Europe must navigate towards a competitive digital future

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2025 finds Europe at a crossroads, with a new European Commission tasked with supercharging the digital economy in the context of EU Digital Decade targets which, less than five years out from their deadline, look improbable at best.

Business

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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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.

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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.

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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.