The Lebanon explosions raise a question: Deep into the smartphone era, who is still using pagers?
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Can your smartphone be used as explosive like pager? Here's what experts say
Recent explosion of a pager in Lebanon sent shockwaves globally, leaving people wondering if their smartphones could also be used as explosives. Here's what the experts have to say.
What Is Known About the Hezbollah Pager Explosions in Lebanon
Explosions continued Wednesday in Lebanon, killing at least 20 people. The Lebanese government and Hezbollah blame Israel for the apparently coordinated attack. Israel’s defense minister said they are “at the start of a new phase in the war.
Paranoia over tech is mounting in Lebanon after deadly Hezbollah-pager explosions
The deadly Hezbollah-pager explosions are causing mounting distrust, with some Lebanon residents abandoning their electronic devices.
More devices are blowing up in Lebanon a day after fatal Hezbollah-pager explosions
At least a dozen people were killed and thousands more were left injured by the blasts on Tuesday targeting Hezbollah devices.
More Deadly Explosions Reported In Lebanon Day After Hezbollah Pagers Explode
A source close to Lebanon's Hezbollah group told the French news agency AFP that walkie-talkies used by group members exploded in its Beirut stronghold Wednesday, with state media reporting similar blasts of pagers and "devices" in east and south Lebanon.
Hezbollah device explosions rock Lebanon: After pagers & walkie-talkies, could smartphones be next target?
At least nine people were killed and nearly 300 were injured on Wednesday when electronic devices, including hand-held radios used by the armed group Hezbollah, exploded in southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut,
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