Take your eyes off your mobile phone, says inventor, 50 years on
The problem with mobile phones is that people look at them too much. At least, that's according to the man who invented them 50 years ago.
Mar 30, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
'Dumbphone' fans disconnect in face of smartphone dominance
Shunning his smartphone for a "dumb" one changed the way Jose Briones engages with the world—and he likes it that way.
Mar 30, 2023
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How repeated questions could put you at risk of cyber crime
People reveal more personal information when you ask them the same questions a second time, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Mar 27, 2023
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Computer Sciences
The end of text-based passwords? 'Transparent image moving' provides a new solution
It's past time the world moves away from text-based passwords and verifications for mobile phones and starts embracing more secure image-based solutions, say computer scientists from the University of Surrey.
Mar 23, 2023
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Researchers exploit vulnerabilities of smart device microphones and voice assistants
Guenevere Chen, an associate professor in the UTSA Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, recently published a paper on USENIX Security 2023 that demonstrates a novel inaudible voice trojan attack to exploit vulnerabilities ...
Mar 23, 2023
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EU unveils 'right to repair' rules to cut tech waste
The EU's executive arm proposed new rules on Wednesday that would force manufacturers to allow customers to have broken products repaired, in a bid to cut the number thrown out.
Mar 22, 2023
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Seven things you need to know about lithium-ion battery safety
Lithium-ion batteries are the most widespread portable energy storage solution—but there are growing concerns regarding their safety.
Mar 20, 2023
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Stalactites and stalagmites in the battery? New research could lead to longer-lasting batteries
They are considered the "Holy Grail" of battery research: so-called "solid-state batteries." They no longer have a liquid core, as is the case with today's batteries, but consist of a solid material. This leads to several ...
Mar 16, 2023
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UK bans TikTok on government phones on security grounds
British authorities said Thursday that they are banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from government mobile phones on security grounds, following similar moves by the U.S. and European Union.
Mar 16, 2023
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China's experience with mobile payments highlights the pros and cons of a cashless society
An increasing number of people are using mobile devices—their smartphone, a smartwatch or tablet—to pay for goods and services. Mobile devices allow people to complete transactions without using cash or a traditional ...
Mar 14, 2023
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Telephone
The telephone (from the Greek: τῆλε, tēle, "far" and φωνή, phōnē, "voice") is a telecommunications device that transmits and receives sound, most commonly the human voice. It is one of the most common household appliances in the developed world, and has long been considered indispensable to business, industry and government. The word "telephone" has been adapted to many languages and is widely recognized around the world.
The device operates principally by converting sound waves into electrical signals, and electrical signals into sound waves. Such signals when conveyed through telephone networks — and often converted to electronic and/or optical signals — enable nearly every telephone user to communicate with nearly every other worldwide. Graphic symbols used to designate telephone service or phone-related information in print, signage, and other media include ℡, ☎, ☏, and ✆.
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