Stranded Starliner astronauts to phone home Friday about ongoing plight in space
They are temporary extraterrestrials trying to make a phone call home. NASA astronauts, who have already been stuck in space for months, are scheduled to call Earth on Friday afternoon to discuss their predicament, which is likely to continue for at least another five months. Sunita “Suni” Williams and Butch Wilmore will hold a press […]
NYC school goes into lockdown over report of gunman leaving shaken parents railing against phone ban
Unsubstantiated reports that a gunman had barricaded himself inside a Manhattan high school led to the school being placed on lockdown on Thursday, with upset parents lashing out at a ban on cellphones after the scare. At 9:40 a.m., a 911 call was made to Louis D. Brandeis High School reporting that an unknown man […]
California commission considering phone subsidies for illegal immigrants
Illegal immigrants in California may soon be able to get subsidized cell phone bills under a new proposal. The state's Public Utilities Commission is scheduled to vote on September 26 on whether to expand California Lifeline, a subsidy program for low-income state residents, to people without Social Security numbers. “When undocumented Californians find themselves in […]
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: the ideal foldable phone design | Pixel
Google has cracked the foldable formula on its second try, beating Samsung at its own game, by developing the slightly chunky Pixel 9 Pro with a large 8-inch tablet screen on the inside. The Guardian's journalism is independent. If you buy something through our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. Find out more here. […]
5-minute phone privacy audit to stop the snoops
Our phones store a lot of sensitive information, including text messages with loved ones, bank account details, passwords, family photos, and more. We're giving away a brand new iPhone 16 (value: $1,500). Enter here for a chance to win. No need to buy! Whether it's an app developer on the other side of the world […]
DoorDash Driver Finds Limp Body In Middle Of Road, Makes One Phone Call And Becomes A Hero
A good-hearted DoorDash driver in Florida is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of a motorcyclist who was the victim of a hit-and-run, FOX35 reported Thursday. Billy LeBlanc was making a delivery late one night on the weekend when he noticed 34-year-old John Powell collapsed in the middle of an intersection in […]
11 Android tips, tricks for getting most from your phone
Android smartphones are packed with a variety of features and customization options, making them extremely versatile and easy to use. Even if you're an experienced Android user, you might not be aware of all the useful features your device can perform. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of […]
Leak from Advertising Giant Suggests Your Phone Really Is Spying on You
Confirming many people's worst suspicions, a new report uses leaked marketing materials to suggest that big tech companies are using AI software to eavesdrop on users' conversations via their devices. of Daily Mail Reports A leaked presentation from marketing firm Cox Media Group (CMG) details how the company's “active listening” software listens to consumer conversations […]
Facebook and Google are using your phone to spy on you, marketing firm reveals
Reports have confirmed a suspicion you've had for years: your cell phone really is listening to your conversations. A marketing company that works for Facebook and Google has privately admitted to eavesdropping on users' smartphone microphones and using the information it picks up to serve ads to them. According to 404 Media. Television and radio […]
Scott Servais found out Mariners fired him from phone alert: ‘Alarming’
When Scott Servais’ cell phone rang Thursday morning, he couldn’t believe what he saw. Servais was fired as Mariners manager on Thursday with the team struggling and its playoff hopes in jeopardy, but less than 90 minutes before he was scheduled to meet with Seattle team president Jerry Dipoto, he got a notification on his […]