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Firefighters tell teens to stop setting fire by putting pennies on the exposed prongs of chargers 

Officials in Massachusetts are warning against a new viral TikTok trend where teenagers sliding a penny behind plugged in iPhone chargers to spark a fire. One student will face charges.




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Trillion dollar club breakdown: Amazon makes $16K per worker while Apple makes $435K an employee

Apple makes more per employee and has the highest profits in a new trillion dollar club breakdown, leading with $59.5, besting Google parent Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon.




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Jessica Marais wears a sleeveless pink puffer jacket and black tights as she runs errands in Sydney

Actress Jessica Marais is set to have a career comeback on the Amazon reboot of Packed to the Rafters this year. 




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Phone repair man paid £40 cash NOT to fix customer's mobile

Oli Pickles, 28, was handed the smashed up iPhone 8 plus by a mystery man who refused to leave either his name or any contact details when he came into the workshop in Sheffield.




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Optician left suicidal by her stalker ex-husband after he used a phone app to follow her

Salma Akbar, 29, was subjected to controlling and violent behaviour by company director Shabaz Khan (pictured), 30, over their five-year relationship.




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Apple's rumoured iPhone SE 2 could be delayed due to the impact of coronavirus

With cases being reported in Henan, where the Zhengzhou Foxconn factory is based, the government may close factories to prevent contamination.




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Long-awaited app that lets iPhone users record video from two devices simultaneously rolls out today

The app, called 'DoubleTake' is tailored to Apples triple-camera system in the iPhone 11 and allows users to record and switch between two simultaneous devices through a single interface.




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Russian luxury gadget maker unveils a modified iPhone 11 Pro that mimics Tesla's Cybertruck

Caviar released a modified iPhone 11 Pro inspired by Tesla's Cybertruck. The case is made of titanium, which claims to provide 'absolute protection' -unlike the Cybertruck's windows, the firm implies.




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Apple could release FOUR new iPhone 12 models in 2020 including a palm-sized iPhone 'Mini'

Apple could be releasing five iPhones this year, including four iPhone 12 models - standard, Pro, Pro Max and a new 'Mini' model with a 5.4-inch screen, as well as the rumoured iPhone SE 2.




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Rudy Giuliani sidekick Lev Parnas surfed porn and hook-up websites, phone he turned over reveals

A phone that Lev Parnas turned over to the House containing voluminous materials about the Ukraine affair also includes searches of porn and hookup sites, according to a report.




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Apple to sell tags for tracking everyday items and new headphones alongside the iPhone SE 2 in March

The predictions come from Taiwan's well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who also forecasts the release of new iPad models and a small wireless charging mat.




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Parents are left shocked after their two young daughters are exposed to PORN

Nathaniel and Jessica Zambottie took their children to a Big W store in Chermside, Brisbane, over the Australia Day weekend to buy an iPad.




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Chico the spider monkey becomes YouTube star after videos show him enjoying trips to the shops

The unusual pet lives with its owner in Truro, Cornwall, and is treated as a surrogate child. His popular vlog currently has more than 2,000 subscribers and features him doing human tasks.




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Republicans introduce bill to stop end-to-end encryption

The bill was proposed by Senator Lindsey Graham and it is titled the 'Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act of 6 2019'' or the 'EARN IT Act of 2019'.




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The mad world of Joe Marler: family, dogs, ethics of fast food... even rugby!

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: We should do a normal, cliche-full, politically correct interview for a change,' says Joe Marler in a brief WhatsApp exchange.




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Iconic teapot will FINALLY get its own emoji and Yorkshire Tea claims credit

The humble and iconically-British brew had previously been lagging behind both coffee and green tea, which have been represented on emoji keyboards since 2010.




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CRAIG BROWN on fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld's VERY wealthy cat 

CRAIG BROWN: No doubt she breakfasts with Gwyneth Paltrow, exchanges selfies with Kim Kardashian and makes impassioned calls for inclusivity at all the major red-carpet events.




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Is Apple working on a foldable iPhone? Tech giant files patent for a foldable device

Apple may be working on a new foldable version of the iPhone, according to a patent filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office this week, showing off a proprietary new hinge to protect the screen.




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WhatsApp vulnerability discovered which allows hackers to access PRIVATE files

Cybersecurity expert Gal Weizman unearthed a weakness in WhatsApp for desktop computers that exposes the private files of users. WhatsApp fixed the vulnerability globally in December.




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Love Island's Kendall Rae Knight joins Leanne Amaning for a very animated discussion

The 27-year-old is still living off her success from the show and was joined by Leanne Amaning to discuss this year's antics at I Saw It First HQ in Manchester on Friday




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Married At First Sight insider exposes production secret behind Stacey Hampton's wedding

Stacey Hampton had a sudden change of heart about her 'husband' after learning he was a rich businessman during Monday's episode of Married At First Sight. 




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iPhone maker Foxconn resumes production at one plant in China after coronavirus shutdown

iPhone maker Foxconn resumes production at its plant in Zhengzhou, but has yet to receive approval for its Shenzhen factory. The factories make up the bulk the firm's assembly lines for the handsets.




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Osher Gunsberg says coal-powered stations are like using an old Nokia 3210 instead of an iPhone

The Bachelor host, who has become a vocal environmental activist, criticised the push by some MPs to increase Australia's coal capacity.




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Spotify is launching a new kids app that will have a mixture of hand picked song

It has been described as a 'playground of sound for young listeners' and Spotify says it has been developed with safety and privacy as the main priority.




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Samsung unwraps its second folding phone, the $1,380 Galaxy Z Flip, which bends like a clam shell

According to Samsung, the phone will be released on February 14 for $1,380 - several hundred dollars more than Apple's most expensive iPhone 11 Pro model. It will be available on




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Shocking moment rugby 'fan' snatches iPad out of player's hand

Liam Hampson, who plays for a semi-professional rugby league team in the Gold Coast, Australia, was travelling with his teammates in Papua New Guinea for a rugby match.




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Apple Pay will be responsible for 1-in-10 global card transactions by 2025

The mobile wallet currently accounts for about 5 per cent of all global card transactions, according to research by market analysts Bernstein.




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Apple is 'developing' a new low-cost version of its earbuds called 'AirPods Pro Lite'

'AirPod Pro Lite' are said to be a cheaper version of Apple's $249 AirPods Pro earbuds. However, the new version will not include high-end features like active noise cancelling and adaptive equalization.




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Blac Chyna claims she never injured her ex Rob Kardashian and wants his lawsuit against her tossed

As the latest chapter in a lengthy legal battle against her ex Rob Kardashian, Blac Chyna is claiming she never physically harmed him.




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iPhones could be emitting TWICE the legal radiation limit

RF Exposure Lab, an independent laboratory dedicated to this form of testing in California, decided to scrutinise an off-the-shelf iPhone 11 Pro.




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Hiking photographer captures stunning 'angel in the sky' phenomenon

Lee Howdle was hiking through in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, central England where he encountered 'an angel in the sky' or brocken specter.




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Microsoft's xCloud becomes first cloud gaming service to launch on iOS in nearly a decade

The introduction of xCloud to iOS is the first time a cloud gaming service has appeared on the operating system since OnLive, an app-base cloud gaming service, nearly 10 years ago.




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Konnie Huq jokes her son has become a disturbing 'Black Mirror Blue Peter crossover'

London-born Konnie Huq, 44, who is best known for presenting Blue Peter from 1997 to 2008 and is married to Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror, shared snap of her son Hukley on Twitter.




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Virgin Galactic stock skyrockets more than 400% in two months

Shares of the company backed by billionaire Richard Branson have taken off in popularity among individual investors in recent sessions, nearly displacing Tesla, another retail investor favorite.




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Catch launches a mega 69 per cent off sale on designer products

Catch.com.au has released a '48-hour non-stop deal drop' for customers looking to purchase the latest Apple, Casio and KitchenAid products at a discounted rate.




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Reserve Bank of Australia expects coronavirus to weaken the economy, be worse than SARS

The Reserve Bank fears the coronavirus will hit Australia's already fragile economy and be much worse than the 2003 SARS outbreak in China. Apple is also expecting a global iPhone shortage.




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Ashley Benson smokes while wearing a chic biker jacket while shopping in New York City

After flaunting two new tattoos earlier this week, Ashley Benson spent the afternoon bundled up in a chic biker jacket for a shopping trip in New York City on Friday, which included Stella McCartney.




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From taking cash off Klopp to a phone call with Fergie: Inside the mind of Robert Lewandowski

INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING IN MUNICH: Robert Lewandowski is sitting in a studio at Bayern Munich's training ground when he is asked to go back in time with the help of a two-minute video clip.




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It's a bleak picture for Eddie Howe after the VAR farce in Bournemouth's defeat to Burnley

Bournemouth goalkeeping coach Neil Moss was sent off after attempting to show fourth official Tony Harrington a replay during a VAR farce that overshadowed Burnley's victory.




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Billionaire Warren Buffett FINALLY trades in his $20 Samsung flip phone for Apple's iPhone 11

Billionaire Warren Buffet shared in a recent interview with CNBC that his 'flip phone is permanently gone' and he is now using Apple's 'latest model' smartphone, the iPhone 11.




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Rockhampton doctor Stephen Murray walks free after charged with child porn material

Dr Stephen Peter Menzies Murray, 58, and nurse Helen Constant, 43, were sentenced in Rockhampton District Court on Tuesday for the offending which took place in October, 2018.




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The best spa breaks and retreats for 2020, from Germany to Iceland

When it comes to a proper spa break, the challenge is finding the right retreat to deal with whatever is your issue. So, here is our guide to show you what's on offer around the world in 2020.




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Apple prohibits filmmakers from showing villains using iPhones according to director Rian Johnson

According to director Rian Johnson, there's an easy way to tell heroes and villains apart in movies: Look at what kind of phone they're using, as Apple won't allow villains to be filmed with their phones.




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A flaw in chips powering Wi-Fi routers left more than ONE BILLION devices open to being hacked

A patch has been issued, but researchers, who revealed the flaw for the first time at a security conference, say it exposed data being sent from a device over at-home and enterprise networks.




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Apple CEO Tim Cook says he's optimistic China is getting coronavirus under control as factories open

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said he's 'optimistic' China is getting coronavirus under control and has pointed to the company ramping up iPhone production as proof.




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Apple could release an iPad keyboard with a trackpad this year, report reveals

Apple is rumored to be working on a secret weapon that will position its iPad against traditional laptops - a keyboard with a built-in trackpad. The report says it could be release this year.




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Facebook expands its 3D photos to work on pictures taken on older handsets such as the iPhone 7

Facebook has improved its 3D photos feature to give more users the chance to bring their images to life.




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Hailey Bieber wears a MASK as she lands in New York then covers her face with an iPad

The wife of Justin Bieber was seen wearing a medical mask when landed at JFK airport in New York City on Friday after a trip to Paris, where two people have already died from the virus.




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Police will use high-tech scanners to 'frisk' suspects without them knowing from up to 20 yards away

Police will soon be using a new high-tech scanner that can 'frisk' suspects without them knowing. The device can detect concealed weapons through a suspect's clothing 20 yards away.




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Ab-baring Tammy Hembrow looks downcast at a Gold Coast gym

She's the fitness entrepreneur who often shares her workouts with her dedicated fanbase on Instagram.