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Rediscovering Human Connection in a Digital World
Yesterday, I caught myself texting far longer than I meant to, nodding and muttering, “Uh huh,” to my kids without really listening. It's easy to get sucked in, isn't it? ...
November 15, 2024
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Sina McCullough
Medical Devices and Infrastructure at Stake in Telstra and Optus 3G Shutdown
Customers have had plenty of time to prepare, Telstra said.
August 2, 2024
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Rex Widerstrom
Benefits of a Digital Detox: Why and How to Unplug
Once upon a time there was a world without an internet, without digital devices to occupy our every ...
March 20, 2024
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Mike Donghia
‘Simple Engineering Fixes’ Could Reduce Cellphone Radiation, Scientists Say
A few “simple engineering fixes” could dramatically reduce radiofrequency radiation emitted by cellphones, according to the authors of ...
April 7, 2023
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Suzanne Burdick, The Defender
Researchers Scrutinise Cellphone Use in US Churches
With the increased use of smartphones in churches, unknown a decade ago, researchers from Baylor University have developed ...
February 19, 2023
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Jessie Zhang
House Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Reduce US Reliance on China for Rare Earths
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced a proposal aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on China for ...
September 2, 2020
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Frank Fang
Kids With Cellphones More Likely to Be Bullies—or Get Bullied
Each year, more parents send their young children to elementary school equipped with a smartphone. For instance, the percentage of ...
October 22, 2018
BY
Elizabeth Englander
This Is What Really Happens If You Don’t Put Your Phone in Flight Mode on a Plane
You're always told to turn off your phone or put it on "flight mode" before the plane takes ...
May 16, 2016
BY
Epoch Newsroom
Proposed Bill Would Allow New York Police to Scan Drivers’ Phones
A New York state bill could make texting and driving as bad as drinking and driving. State Senate ...
April 12, 2016
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Giuliana Manca
There’s a Simple Way to Find Out if Your Microwave is Leaking Radiation
The humble microwave works by using radio waves to heat up water molecules, which spreads to the rest ...
March 31, 2016
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Jonathan Zhou
Moped Thieves Steal Two Phones From People on the Street
Two thieves on a moped were able to steal two smartphones before flying off down the road in ...
March 15, 2016
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Jack Phillips
SOS via SMS: Help for Suicidal Teens Is a Text Message Away
BOSTON—With younger generations using cellphones less for actual conversation and more for text messaging, suicide prevention organizations are ...
October 12, 2015
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The Associated Press
Cellphone Rates: Charges Are Dropping, But Canadians Still Pay More
Although charges are coming down for Canadian cellphone users, they remain substantially higher compared to many other countries.
July 16, 2014
BY
Kaven Baker-Voakes
Text-Messaging Isn’t, Like, Ruining Young People’s Grammar
If you think that young people seem to be spending more of their time “face-to-screen” than “face-to-face,” you’re ...
June 23, 2014
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Nenagh Kemp
‘Time Tunnel’ in China Sets Clocks Back 1 Hour
Drivers passing through a so-called “time tunnel” in Guizhou often find their mobiles have lost an hour in ...
June 3, 2013
BY
Cassie Ryan
The Promise of Africa
Africa faces daunting challenges, but no one should write off its entrepreneurial dynamism
May 27, 2013
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Ian Shapiro
Take Caution with Cellphones
Squint at your cellphone manual long enough and you’ll find suggestions you might not expect—limit exposure to children, ...
May 15, 2013
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Conan Milner
China and 9 Countries Where Your Cellphone Conversation Will Be Intercepted
The Chinese regime has infamously waged a campaign of censorship via its Great Firewall, which blocks a number ...
December 11, 2012
BY
Jack Phillips
Tories Preempt Levy on microSD Cards
The government’s move to block any new levy on microSD cards hurts music creators, argues group.
November 8, 2012
BY
Matthew Little
T-Mobile, MetroPCS Announce Merger
“This combination will allow MetroPCS to expand its no-contract offerings into new major metro areas…” -Roger Linquist, CEO ...
October 3, 2012
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Antonio Perez
Nokia Reports Q2 Loss, Puts Hopes on Windows-Based Phone
Nokia Corp. reported on Thursday that its loss in the second quarter has nearly quadrupled compared to the ...
July 19, 2012
BY
Helena Zhu
65,000 Cellphone Tickets This Year
Might want to get that hands-free headset you’ve been thinking about.
April 24, 2012
BY
Zachary Stieber
Government Introduces Bill to Address ‘Cell Shock’
Ontario's Liberal government is introducing new legislation promising to improve cell phone and wireless service bills.
April 18, 2012
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Julie Valdrez
Widening Internet Legislation Would Put Civil Liberties in Jeopardy Say Campaigners
Proposed legislation to extend the surveillance of personal internet use has come under criticism from civil liberties lobbyists.
April 4, 2012
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Damian Robin
Court Rules in Favor of Warrantless Cellphone Search
A high court upheld a warrantless cellphone search, but only for a minimally invasive investigation as part of ...
March 8, 2012
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Conan Milner
Verizon Wireless Decides Against $2 Convenience Fee
After widespread backlash from consumers and pundits, wireless carrier Verizon Wireless has dropped plans to charge customers a ...
January 1, 2012
BY
Frank Yu
Cell Phone Study Alarming
The use of mobile phones is increasing among children and adolescents. Experts warn of the dangers, since children ...
September 9, 2011
BY
Susanne Larsson
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Travis Gillmore
124 Swiss Lawmakers Condemn Beijing’s Transnational Repression of Falun Gong
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Arthur Zhang
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Sheramy Tsai
Senate Panel Advances Bill to Make Hospitals Compete on Price
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Lawrence Wilson
House Adopts Budget Blueprint for $95 Billion Reconciliation Package
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Jackson Richman
House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban
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US Signs Nuclear Cooperation Deal With Saudi Arabia
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Emel Akan
Allergy Medication Recalled Over Possible ‘Life-Threatening’ Risks
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