Helene Survivors Without Phones, Computers Can’t Apply for $750
An outraged North Carolina sheriff slams the Biden-Harris administration's proposal to provide survivors of Hurricane Helen with $750 in “immediate” relief, calling it a pittance compared to what they gave to Ukraine. They argued that it was not necessary for the residents to access the internet, and that access to the internet was necessary (a […]
Thousands of Verizon users report service outage as phones are stuck in SOS mode
Verizon users across the country reported outages Monday morning due to “issues” with the network, a company spokesperson told the Post. downdetector.com – Provides real-time updates on internet and phone services – Reports of Verizon outages spiked around 10 a.m. More than 100,000 incidents reported as of 11 a.m. The outage primarily affected users on […]
Are cell phones destroying your heart?
Most of us with functioning brains know that smartphones have an incredible impact on our mental health. This is especially true for children. But what's worse is that the devices we cherish can pose a risk to our physical health, including a properly functioning heart. The long-standing debate over the risks that phone use poses […]
National Security Agency is urging Americans to reboot our phones once a week
We spend a lot of time on our smartphones sending text messages, scrolling through social media, checking emails, catching up on the latest news, etc. Typically, we only turn off our devices when we encounter a problem or a bug, or when the battery runs out (although unintentionally). But the National Security Agency recommends powering […]
NYC’s top doc says kids shouldn’t get phones before age 14
Social media has become so dangerous for children that the city's health commissioner has urged parents to not give their children cell phones until they are at least 14 years old. Pediatricians should also talk to parents and children about social media during checkups, said Ashwin Vasan, director of the New York Apple Health Committee. […]
FACT CHECK: No, Charlie Kirk Did Not Post Image Showing Grindr Taking Up His Phone’s Storage
photograph Share with X Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has allegedly posted an X-post with screenshots of his phone's storage, with the majority of that storage appearing to be taken up by LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr. I can't find this on his profile.Do you think he realized it was his top app and deleted […]
Can water-damaged phones be fixed with a simple YouTube video?
It can happen to anyone – we drop it in a puddle, use it in the rain, or even knock a glass of water upside down – but what if there was a simple at-home solution that was easier than filling it with a bag of rice? 1 YouTube videowhich has 45 million views, promises […]
Miss your flip phone? A growing number of people are ditching the smartphone for ‘dumb phones’
Smartphones can do so much these days that their function as actual phones, while natural, seems unimportant. The expansion of smartphone apps and features clearly appeals to people who grew up corded and with shared lines, people whose old-world habits keep them excited about such novelties. But it seems some smartphone users are tired of […]
A woman’s Facebook nightmare after her entire phone’s camera roll becomes public
Imagine logging into your Facebook account and allowing everyone to see every photo you’ve posted to your profile (yes, even those photos!) We received an email from Deborah, who experienced this exact nightmare. “Recently I found out that my Facebook account had tricked me into giving them permission to access my entire camera roll on […]
New York father Brian Trumble found out his two daughters died in a crash after using an app to track their phones reveals last message and heartbreak.
A New York father is sharing the heartbreaking story of how he discovered his two teenage daughters had tragically died after using an app to track their location. Haley Trumbull, 19, and Shelby Trumbull, 17, visited Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester, New York on August 1. “I can’t believe it. I still can’t accept it.” […]