Mozilla exposes higher online prices on smartphones than on library computers

Mozilla demonstrated that buying everyday items such as toilet paper, blueberries or breakfast cereal on a smartphone can cost about 20 % more than purchasing the same goods on a public library computer. The difference, called “surveillance pricing,” arises because companies use data from users’ devices – location, purchase history, keystrokes – to estimate how much each person is willing to pay. Mozilla’s test in New York City showed the price gap, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation advised disabling the phone’s advertising ID to limit data collection.

In Brazil, high taxes and exchange‑rate volatility make Apple’s latest iPhone 17 series especially expensive, with top‑end models reaching roughly 18 500 BRL. Analysts suggest consumers consider older iPhone models or refurbished units to avoid the premium.

Chinese brand Tecno unveiled a concept smartphone with a truly frameless 0 mm bezel, offering an uninterrupted OLED display that extends to the edges of the device.

Separately, the Redmi A7 Pro is being sold on Amazon with a 27 % discount for just €109 (about $110), featuring a 6.9‑inch high‑refresh (up to 120 Hz) screen and a 6 000 mAh battery lasting up to two days.