Smartphones
02/23/2024
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By Arsenio Toledo
AT&T outage disrupts cell services for at least 75,000 customers across the U.S.
Telecommunications giant AT&T reported that cellular outages have hit tens of thousands of the network’s users in the United States. The outages were first reported slightly before 4 a.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 22. By 8:30 a.m. on the same day, the number of affected AT&T users had peaked to nearly 75,000. AT&T is the U.S.’s largest […]
11/27/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Former Meta director says Instagram FAILED to protect teen users
A former Meta employee testified before a Senate subcommittee earlier this month and revealed that Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, knew of the harassment and other harms affecting teenage users on its platforms but “failed to address them.” Arturo Bejar worked on well-being for Instagram from 2019 to 2021. From 2009 to 2015, […]
10/19/2023
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By Laura Harris
New York lawmakers propose new bills to mitigate the negative impact of social media on minors
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Atty. Gen. Letitia James, State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic have jointly announced two legislative bills designed to mitigate the negative impact of social media platforms on children under the age of 18. “Our kids are in crisis, and the adults in the room need to step up,” […]
10/05/2023
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By Olivia Cook
British Education chief wants to BAN students from using phones in schools
British Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is planning to ban the use of smartphones in schools in the U.K., believing that these digital devices pose a serious hindrance for students achieving better academic performance. The guidance would affect all schools in the U.K. and would be enforced for the whole school day. Officials in Britain’s ruling Conservative Party earlier […]
09/15/2023
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By Ethan Huff
SUPPRESSED: Since 1993, dozens of government agencies and organizations have warned against, or called for ban on, wireless technology
One of the first entities to ever speak out against wireless technology and the dangers it poses to human health was the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) back on Nov. 9, 1993. At the time, the EPA called out the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for imposing “seriously flawed” exposure standards that put public health at […]
09/13/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Apple releases emergency software update after Pegasus spyware breach
Apple has warned users to update their devices as soon as possible after fixing a major spyware flaw. The company immediately released emergency software updates in iOS 14.8 after learning of the vulnerability that lets hackers break into Apple devices without users even clicking a link. The Canadian academic research group the Citizen Lab published a report saying […]
07/13/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Digital spy: Study reveals phone apps could be hiding spyware that can leak personal data
Smartphones are useful and powerful devices, but a study has found that they may compromise your data through spyware apps. The study, which was conducted by computer scientists from New York University and the University of California San Diego, focused on the hidden dangers of spyware apps. These apps can be difficult to detect, and they can […]
06/27/2023
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By Ethan Huff
Finland introduces world’s first phone-free island to study effects of social media addiction
The popular tourist destination of Ulko-Tammio, an island in Finland, is attempting to become the world’s first phone-free tourist zone – meaning no more snapping photos and uploading them to Facebook and Instagram. For the first time, officials in Ulko-Tammio are asking visitors to turn their smartphones off – or better yet, to just leave […]
05/18/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Study links smartphone use to heart attack and stroke risk
Besides communication, modern phones can be used for entertainment, shopping and even banking. Regardless of age, there’s no denying that more people are using their smartphones these days compared to previous years. However, one study suggests that excessive cell phone use may be linked to heart issues. For the study, researchers reviewed data from 212,000 British adults in […]
05/12/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Mental health in the digital age: 7 Ways to control your smartphone use
Many Americans spend too much time on their smartphones. You’re probably reading this article on a smartphone, and you are likely pausing frequently to check other apps if you’re feeling bored. If you’re worried that you’re spending a lot of time staring at your phone, it may be time to learn how to manage your smartphone use […]
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