'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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Consumer & Gadgets
News tagged with social mobility
Robotics
Report examines automation waves that threaten upward mobility
(Tech Xplore)—Remember when there such a thing as the job ladder—do great work and catch the rewards in the form of promotion, or job assurance, or higher salary, or all three in one great moving-up package?
Internet
Elon Musk aims to turn Twitter into an 'everything app.' An expert explains what that is and why it's not so easy to do
Elon Musk's recent rebranding of Twitter as X is a step toward the CEO's goal of developing an "everything app." Musk's vision is for X to mark the spot for all your digital needs—to chat with your friends, order groceries, ...
Aug 12, 2023
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Security
Smartphone security: Why doodling trumps text passwords
Someday soon, you may be able to log into your smartphone with sweeping gestures or doodling, using one or more fingers.
Mar 10, 2016
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Consumer & Gadgets
CES: The show will go on in January 2021, in person
Despite many conferences and trade shows being canceled in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, one show plans to forge ahead in January: CES.
Jun 4, 2020
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Telecom
That blaring noise you heard? It was a test of the federal government's emergency alert system
"THIS IS A TEST": If you have a cellphone or were watching television Wednesday, you should have seen that message flash across your screen as the federal government tested its emergency alert system used to tell people about ...
Oct 4, 2023
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Business
T-Mobile CEO says "truly sorry" for hack of 50M users' data
T-Mobile says it has notified nearly all of the millions of customers whose personal data was stolen and that it is "truly sorry" for the breach.
Aug 27, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
How to enjoy a digital detox over Christmas
It is not surprising that many of us have been suffering from digital overload during the pandemic, and taking care of our "digital wellbeing" has become a common theme. Social media, online shopping, making reservations, ...
Dec 10, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
iPhone 12 and 12 Pro first impressions: It's zippier, with an amazing camera
The first thing you notice about the new iPhone 12 and 12 Pro is the different feel.
Oct 21, 2020
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Internet
Facebook, Instagram roll out paid subscription in Australia, New Zealand
Facebook and Instagram began a week-long rollout of their first paid verification service on Friday, testing users' willingness to pay for social media features that until now have been free.
Feb 24, 2023
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