LG just upped its dual-screen smartphone offering with swiveling LG Wing
We've seen more than a few dual-screen smartphones that fold and flip to expand. Now, there's one that swivels.
Sep 15, 2020
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Engineering
Using radio signals to monitor people at risk while maintaining privacy
A team of researchers at MIT has developed a system for monitoring the activity of people at risk remotely while preserving their privacy. The researchers have written a paper describing their system, which they call RF-Diary.
Telecom
Study debunks robocall myths, lays groundwork for stopping them
New research from North Carolina State University finds that the number of robocalls isn't going up, and that answering a robocall doesn't make you more likely to get additional robocalls. However, stories you've heard about ...
Aug 18, 2020
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Internet
Whatsapp for helpful social communities
Dutch computer scientists have assessed the value of the Whatsapp mobile communication platform in the context of social support. The research seems rather pertinent in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic that has forced ...
Aug 11, 2020
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Robotics
From HAL 9000 to Westworld's Dolores: The pop culture robots that influenced smart voice assistants
Last year, nearly one third of Australian adults owned a smart speaker device allowing them to call on "Alexa" or "Siri." Now, with more time spent indoors due to COVID-19, smart voice assistants may be playing even bigger ...
Jun 22, 2020
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Software
Amnesty sounds alarm over Gulf, Norway virus apps
Amnesty International warned Tuesday that contact-tracing technology developed to contain the novel coronavirus threatens users' privacy, highlighting Bahraini, Kuwaiti and Norwegian apps as "among the most dangerous".
Jun 16, 2020
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Security
Qatar tracing app flaw exposed 1 mn users' data: Amnesty
A security flaw in Qatar's controversial mandatory coronavirus contact tracing app exposed sensitive information of more than one million users, rights group Amnesty International warned Tuesday.
May 26, 2020
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Telecom
T-Mobile sees pandemic as opportunity to connect with first-responders with free service, phones
T-Mobile really wants to connect with local and state police, fire and emergency medical departments—by offering them free cellular service, including 5G connectivity.
May 22, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
You don't have to spend $1,000 on a phone anymore
Thanks Apple, Samsung, Motorola and Google, you've convinced me.
Apr 24, 2020
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Telecom
Sprint and T-Mobile merge, creating new wireless giant
Mobile carrier T-Mobile has completed the takeover of smaller rival Sprint, creating a new wireless giant that rivals AT&T and Verizon in size.
Apr 1, 2020
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