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Visible Promo Codes and Deals: Save On Phones and Plans
Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie.Wired - 11h -
Satellites could end UK phone 'not spots', Vodafone says
It follows the firm carrying out what it says is the UK's first satellite-enabled smart phone video call.BBC News - 1d -
No phone, no watch, no problem: should we all be more like Severance’s Christopher Walken?
The 81-year-old actor has revealed that he has no streaming services, has never sent an email, and doesn’t even know what time it is. Perhaps he has found true freedom . Perhaps the buzziest show ...The Guardian - 3d -
7 Better Ways to Relax After Work Than Mindlessly Scrolling on Your Phone
In our crazy times, relaxing after work with mindless scrolling is hugely tempting. It’s also hugely harmful. Science offers alternatives.Inc. - 3d -
‘No, I’m not phoning to say I’m dying!’ My gruelling week of calling gen Z friends rather than texting them
Phone calls can be inconvenient, stressful or actively unpleasant – especially if you’re part of my generation. At 27, can I survive seven days without texts or group chats? And will I still have a ...The Guardian - 3d -
TikTok loaded phones are selling for thousands online after momentary ban
Don't have TikTok on your phone? You can buy someone else's on eBay for thousands.CBS News - 4d -
The one change that worked: I woke up to my phone alarm – until my wife insisted on a new morning routine
She was adamant. No alarms, bells or sirens to rouse us. Instead, we ease into the day with classical music and green tea, and it has transformed my outlook on life. Until I met my wife, I thought ...The Guardian - 4d -
Crypto, TikTok, tariffs: How Trump’s whirlwind first week hit your wallet and your phone
President Donald Trump issued a barrage of executive orders that were aimed squarely at markets and your money — but what will they actually do?MarketWatch - 5d -
'My story on Tinder predator went live, then my phone rang - it was him'
Violent fraudster Christopher Harkins was jailed for 12 years following the testimony of a group of women.BBC News - 5d -
There’s a word for people who prefer phones to meeting friends: addicts | Martha Gill
Ditching hanging out for isolated scrolling on our sofas is a dangerous habit that warrants help on a par with gambling. Over the decades, research has chipped away at our most cherished ideas ...The Guardian - 5d -
Protect Your Phone With Android’s Theft Detection Features
Enable these three anti-theft features on your Android phone right now. They’ll keep your sensitive info private if attackers steal your device while it’s unlocked.Wired - 6d -
Trump, Putin signal they'll have a phone call soon. What will they talk about?
It would the first U.S.-Russian leader contact in nearly three years.ABC News - 6d -
Prince Harry’s phone-hacking case has been settled – but is the story over?
Duke of Sussex and Tom Watson have struck a deal, but saga may not have ended for News Group Newspapers. It was at 10.16am – just 14 minutes before the trial was due to start in court 30 of the ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Hugging Face shrinks AI vision models to phone-friendly size, slashing computing costs
Hugging Face's new SmolVLM models run on smartphones, outperform larger systems and slash computing costs by 300X.VentureBeat - Jan. 23 -
Millions get phone alert as Storm Éowyn closes in and poses danger to life
Eowyn could be the storm of the century for Ireland, with strong winds of up to 100mph forecast.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Dining across the divide: ‘He uses his phone to pay for everything. I prefer to use cash to protect my privacy’
They had different views on ways of making payments and also the European convention on human rights, but did they agree on the return of Donald Trump?. Martin R, 28, Bristol . Occupation ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
eBay Sellers Are Hawking Used Phones With TikTok Preinstalled for Thousands of Dollars
With the app still unavailable on US app stores, people are betting on TikTok being a profitable added extra to secondhand handsets.Wired - Jan. 22 -
11 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.Wired - Jan. 22 -
HMRC denies running 'deliberately poor' phone service
Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
New York school enacts cellphone ban as state considers policy to restrict phones
New York could soon join other states that limit cellphones in schools as Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected Wednesday to lay out a proposal to restrict phone use for the school day. If approved, the ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
In full: News Group Newspapers' apology to Prince Harry over phone hacking and intrusion
Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloidsABC News - Jan. 22 -
What happened when 4 teens swapped their smartphones for flip phones
Half of American teenagers get 4 hours or more of daily screen time and are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, a report found.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Bans on cell phones in schools grow, but debate thrives on how they are handled
Cell phone bans in school are ramping up as more states consider policies that have been cheered by many educators but still face trepidation from parents. New York and New Jersey are the latest ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
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Write Down Your Thoughts in a Digital Journal on Your Phone
People have been keeping personal diaries for several millenniums, but free smartphone apps now let you capture much more than words.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
‘I read 35 books this year!’: the Guardian readers who cut their phone use in 2024
It’s been a year since we launched the Reclaim Your Brain newsletter, so we reached out to subscribers to see how they’re doing. Haven’t signed up yet? Start your free, five-week plan to reduce ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
‘Each year you delay giving a phone is a big win’: child screen-time solutions from around the world
From stringent legislation to grassroots action, Australia and Spain lead the way in tackling children’s use of mobile phones and tablets. If the advent of the affordable mobile phone has given ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC
Data WIRED collected during the 2024 Democratic National Convention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in ...Wired - Jan. 10 -
Jimmy Carter’s grandson shares relatable phone mishap they had
As the country paused to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter, his grandson Jason shared a sweet story about a relatable cell phone mixup he experienced with his “Paw Paw.” TODAY’s Jenna ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Top House Democrat asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call
Top House Judiciary Committee Democrat urges Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from Trump hush money sentencing after a call between Trump and Alito.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
How a Phone Call Drew Alito Into a Trump Loyalty Squabble
The phone call centered on a former law clerk of Justice Alito’s. In the eyes of the Trump team, the clerk still needed to prove his loyalty to the president-elect.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
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What a Crazy Idea: No One Will Ever Watch Videos on a Phone!
Innovative ideas often sound crazy at first. But that’s just part of the process. Here’s the proven equation for innovation success.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Razer's New Remote Play Tech Will Soon Let You Stream Your PC Library To Your Phone
Razer has shown off a long list of new hardware and apps at CES 2025, and one of the coolest is the new PC Remote Play feature coming to its free Razer Nexus mobile app. As the name implies, the ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
I’ve been waging war on my phone addiction | Rhik Samadder
My progress has been painfully slow, but at last I think I’m winning. A few years ago I found myself in the toilet without my phone and experienced a surge of actual panic. How was I supposed to ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Foreign phone sales plunge 47% in China, spelling trouble for Apple
Apple is under pressure in China as a result of rising competition from domestic brands, in particular Huawei.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
UK rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of Rolls-Royce
British rapper Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months after admitting that he drove his Rolls-Royce through London while using his phoneABC News - Jan. 2 -
Stormzy banned from driving for using mobile phone
An off-duty police officer caught him using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce.BBC News - Jan. 2
