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Israel bans iPad

Israel banned Apple's iPad as the government is concerned that the new product will hog wireless signals that may disrupt other gadgets and devices. Thus, the government prevented tourists to bring an iPad with them. The ban was lifted on April 2010.

UAE and Saudi Arabia ban Blackberry

United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia placed a ban on the use of Blackberry on grounds of national security. The governments placed the blame on service providers unable to keep the messages private.

Germany bans Galaxy Tab 10.1

Apple bested out its rival Samsung after triumphantly won a court ruling which bans the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 until the patent war is resolved.

US bans iPod/iPhone

US Track and Field competitions banned the use of iPads/iPhones and headphones to avoid competitive advantage to runners. The organizers said that runners must focus on the marathon and not on the music.

North Korea bans cellphone

After the explosion in the city of Ryongchon, The government of North Korea imposed a ban on cellphones punishable by public execution. However, Theban was lifted in 2008.

Cuba bans cellphone

Former Cuban tyrant Fidel Castro banned the use of cellphone as he said that Cuba must not submit to the ideas proliferated by its number one enemy - United States. When Fidel Castro's brother Raul Castro took office, he lifted the ban and allowed the use of cellphones in public.

India bans Chinese phones and gadgets

India imposed a ban on phones and other gadgets made from China-based companies as they could be equipped with spyware and malware that could threaten nation's security.

UK bans Plasma TV

Climate change battle in UK prompted the European Union to ban Plasma TV that consumes greater energy and has higher carbon emissions. Ministers of countries in Europe welcomed the ban to boost climate change policies.

California bans TV sets

California Energy Commission bans sales of TV sets unless they met the new efficiency standards when they are turned on.

Australia bans laser pointers

After an automatic helicopter was aimed with a laser pointer, Australia considered laser pointers as vicious weapons in Australia. Carrying a pointer in class is subjected to $5000 fine.