Burners are contract-free, and you can grab them off the counter. They're called burner phones because you can "burn" them ...

If your summer travel plans involve entering the US, you may want to consider getting a "burner," a phone you use for basic communication and which doesn't include sensitive data. That's due to ...

US Border Patrol has the right to search your electronics without probable cause. Carry a burner and save yourself the headache. Palash has been writing about technology (and entertainment) for over a ...

Border agents in the US are dramatically stepping up searches of people coming into the country, even US citizens returning from trips. And they have the authority to search your personal devices.

Let's be real, the idea of a border agent scrolling through your phone is a modern-day nightmare. And with US Customs searching thousands of devices and using tools to copy their contents, it's a ...

Chances are you’re not an international spy, a member of an organized crime family or a drug smuggler, but in a world where smartphones contain reams of sensitive personal data and can easily be used ...

Burner phones aren’t just for nefarious intentions, like you see on TV. They can actually be a handy tool for people who get distracted easily (because we all know how easy it is to turn off “Focus” ...

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