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Spectrum Brands are recalling three different models flashlights due to a burn hazard because batteries can overheat and melt the flashlight’s plastic casing. The CPSC has received reports of 12 flashlights overheating and melting while in use.

The FCC has proposed a $5.23 million fine against U.S. Telecom Long Distance Inc. (USLTD) for allegedly changing consumers’ preferred long distance carriers without prior authorization and billing for unauthorized charges and failing to describe charges simply and clearly as required by federal law.

Idaho National Laboratories scientists have developed a new app that will turn smartphone cameras into radiation detectors and are currently testing it on four different Android phones.

A study to develop plans and costs for creating e-waste material recovery facilities in the BIMP-EAGA countries will be undertaken by the environment and ICT clusters of the BIMP-EAGA.