Audit shows California unemployment wasted $4.6M on cell phones and other devices.
California’s Unemployment Agency Wastes Millions on Unused Phones A recent report has revealed that the California Employment Development Department (EDD) has wasted a significant amount of money—over $4.6 million—on unused cell phone plans. This situation has been highlighted by the California State Auditor. Specifically, the agency spent this money on more than 6,200 mobile devices […]
The movement for a childhood without devices is increasing as parents look for different options.
Movement Encourages Screen-Free Childhoods In a world dominated by screens, parents are increasingly seeking to give their children what they believe is essential: freedom, confidence, and much less time with digital devices. A growing movement led by parents is emerging in communities nationwide, aiming to redefine childhood around independence and real-life experiences instead of constant […]
Manage background app activity on iPhone and Android devices
Managing Background App Updates to Save Battery and Data Background activities on your phone can often go unnoticed, but they can quietly drain your battery and use up mobile data. Apps frequently update behind the scenes, which is convenient but can be tiring on your battery life. Fortunately, you have options to manage this. By […]
Family in Ohio says dog can sense dangerous blood sugar drops in people with diabetes before medical devices do
As advancements unfold in diabetes care—think continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and AI alerts—there’s another form of intelligence stepping into the spotlight: a dog’s nose. Across the U.S., specially trained diabetic alert dogs are being taught to detect potentially hazardous changes in blood sugar levels ahead of medical devices, as reported by SWNS. Kona, a […]
New feature in Google Play Store allows app uninstallation on all devices
If you’ve got multiple Android devices linked to the same Google account, managing them can get pretty chaotic. Keeping track of which apps are installed where can be confusing. Previously, the Google Play Store indicated how many devices had a particular app, but uninstalling it across those devices took a fair bit of digging through […]
Congress cautions that China may monitor US military activities domestically using smart devices connected to the CCP.
Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Chinese Products in U.S. Military Exchanges In Washington, a group of lawmakers is expressing serious concerns about networking and smart home devices linked to the Chinese Communist Party that are being sold at military exchanges for the Army, Air Force, and Navy. Twenty-three members of Congress are urging the Trump administration […]
Stocks with the largest premarket changes: Advanced Micro Devices, Clearwater Analytics, On Holding and others
Market Movements Before the Bell Here’s a look at some companies making headlines recently. First up, Advanced Micro Devices experienced nearly a 6% increase. This came after the company shared promising long-term growth projections during its Investor Day, forecasting a 60% rise in data center revenue over the next three to five years. BILL Holdings […]
Space Force Plans to Introduce Three New Devices to Disrupt Chinese Spy Satellites
U.S. Space Force Prepares New Satellite Jamming Weapon The U.S. Space Force is nearing the deployment of a new weapon aimed at disrupting Chinese and Russian satellites orbiting the Earth, as reported by Bloomberg this week. This weapon, named Meadowlands and Remote Modular Terminal, is designed to remotely jam satellites from virtually anywhere in the […]
Experiencing life through devices: Black Rifle Coffee co-founder expresses concern that smartphones are harming our thoughts and memories
Impact of Smartphones on Modern Life Smartphones have increasingly dominated daily existence over the last decade. Nowadays, it seems rare for someone to work, engage in leisure activities, or even step outside without their device, to the point where many individuals feel as if they’re living vicariously through their screens. This reliance has potential negative […]
Authorities holding onto Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ‘Ibiza Tapes’ and devices linked to disturbing sexual activities.
Sean “Diddy” Combs Agrees to Forfeiture Following Sex Crimes Sentencing It seems Sean “Diddy” Combs was living it up back in the day—1999, to be exact. The music executive and self-described amateur porn director has agreed to forfeit various items as part of his sentencing for sex crimes, according to recent court documents. As part […]