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US election live: Kamala Harris says ‘do not despair’ in concession speech; Republicans outline ‘first 100 days’ of Trump presidency
Vice-president calls on supporters to accept election result, promises ‘peaceful transfer of power’; Trump campaign says Biden has invited president-elect. US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban
It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classroomsTech - ABC News - November 8 -
At 36 years old, I am once again obsessed with Pokémon cards – this time on my phone
The new smartphone version of the trading card game has captured me as effectively as a Master Ball – but I’m enjoying this daily nostalgia shot. Any millennial – and any parent – will be familiar ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Indiana Man Convicted of Killing 2 Girls After Video Found on Victim’s Phone
A jury on Monday found Richard Allen guilty of killing Liberty German and Abigail Williams, who were on a hike in 2017. Video showed a man following the girls.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
Apple's four-phone strategy is lagging. One idea to reviving sales: Cut the cameras
Every year since 2020, when Apple moved to a four-model lineup, one of them has lagged in terms of sales.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
In unearthed prison phone call, Charles Manson admits involvement in pre-1969 killings
A new docuseries about the cult leader features audio in which he admits to participating in multiple killings in Mexico before the notorious Manson family murders of 1969.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13 -
2 Missouri officers accused of stealing nudes from dozens of women's phones at traffic stops
Two former Missouri officers were charged in separate, unconnected cases in federal court this week over allegations that they illegally searched women's phones during traffic stops to obtain ...Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Valuations at Musk’s SpaceX and xAI set to soar in new deals
Billionaire’s rocket builder plots huge share sale while AI start-up closes in on $5bn funding roundBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
‘I came to make new friends’: the hangout event where phones are locked away
Offline Club brings digital detox concept to London for those wanting real-life connections and relaxation. For some of us, being without our smartphones for a few hours prompts panic: think of all ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
A sexually obscene phone call - and my two-year ordeal getting police to act
BBC correspondent Lucy Manning describes having to fight at every moment to keep her case on track.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
15 Best USB-C Cables (2024): For iPhones, Android Phones, Tablets, and Laptops
Unravel the tangled world of cords and find the ones you need to charge your gadgets and transfer data.Tech - Wired - November 16 -
Ex-Officer Took Nude Images From Women’s Phones in Traffic Stops, U.S. Says
In an unrelated case also in Missouri, a former state trooper was charged with searching the phones of female drivers to acquire explicit images.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Lost your sense of direction? Turn off your phone and you’ll soon reconnect
Tech giants said today’s digital native kids would be the first generation who would not know what it meant to get lost. But is that a good thing?. We’ve lost direction and our brains are shrinking ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
From Trump leaving Nato to phone crimes: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
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Opt out: how to stop tech companies spying on your phone as Trump promises mass deportations
There are no federal privacy regulations to protect your information – here’s how you can do it yourself. Welcome to Opt Out , a semi-regular column in which we help you navigate your online ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Supreme Court steps into fight over FCC's $8 billion subsidies for internet and phone services
The Supreme Court has stepped into a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas, in a ...Tech - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election
A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction to polling distracting people from the issues at stake?World - Financial Times - October 26