Cops were allowed to force a suspect to use thumbprint to unlock phone, says court
Police officers were allowed to force a suspect to use his thumbprint to unlock his phone, according to a federal court ruling. However, it said the issue was a finely-judged one, and its ruling should not be interpreted to mean that this is lawfu.....»»
5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is a great Android phone — but so are these five alternatives......»»
The Honor Magic 6 RSR is my new favorite Android phone of 2024
There are endless choices for a good Android phone in 2024. But as of right now, the Honor Magic 6 RSR is my new go-to. Here's why......»»
Unfollow Everything lawsuit could change the way we use social media apps
A court is being asked to decide whether or not Meta has a legal obligation to allow the use of Unfollow Everything – a browser tool which effectively empties your Facebook feed. The idea behind the tool is that instead of being sucked into an e.....»»
Best prepaid phone deals: Android, iPhone, flip phone
If you need budget-friendly phones, these prepaid phone deals are the way to go so that you can grab phones for less than $100......»»
New work reveals the "quantumness" of gravity
Gravity is part of our everyday life. Still, the gravitational force remains mysterious: to this day we do not understand whether its ultimate nature is geometrical, as Einstein envisaged, or governed by the laws of quantum mechanics......»»
Researchers unlock potential of 2D magnetic devices for future computing
Imagine a future where computers can learn and make decisions in ways that mimic human thinking, but at a speed and efficiency that are orders of magnitude greater than the current capability of computers......»»
Nothing OS 2.5.5 Arrives for the Phone 1
The new update features the much-awaited ChatGPT integration. The post Nothing OS 2.5.5 Arrives for the Phone 1 appeared first on Phandroid. Following the roll-out of Nothing OS 2.5.5 for Nothing’s newer devices a while back, the com.....»»
Best Galaxy S24 Alternatives (May, 2024)
Samsung’s Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are intriguing options if you’re hunting for a new phone. That being said, they might be too expensive for your budget or perhaps you just want something similar from another OEM. If.....»»
Supreme Court decides not to block Texas law that age-gates porn websites
Court denies application for a stay but could still hear challenge to the law. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | PA Thompson) The US Supreme Court yesterday denied a request to block a Texas law that requires age-verificat.....»»
Will New Zealand"s school phone ban work? Let"s see what it does for students" curiosity
With the coalition government's ban of student mobile phones in New Zealand schools coming into effect this week, reaction has ranged from the skeptical (kids will just get sneakier) to the optimistic (most kids seem okay with it)......»»
NASA/JAXA"s XRISM mission captures unmatched data with just 36 pixels
At a time when phone cameras are capable of taking snapshots with millions of pixels, an instrument on the Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite captures revolutionary science with just 36 of them......»»
This is one of the toughest smartphone camera comparisons I’ve ever done
Which Ultra Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, has the best camera? I found out in this massive, in-depth comparison......»»
CenturyLink left users with no service for two months, then billed them $239
Yet again, CenturyLink failed to fix a long outage until Ars emailed the company. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Telecom provider CenturyLink left a couple in Oregon without landline phone service for two.....»»
Binance’s billionaire founder gets 4 months for violating money laundering law
US prosecutors sought 3-year sentence for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Enlarge / Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao arrives at federal court in Seattle for sentencing on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | Changpen.....»»
Study finds labor market support for transgender people is lower than for other sexual minorities
In 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled in "Bostock vs. Clayton County" that transgender people are legally protected from employment discrimination. This came at a time of increased visibility, but also of legal and social challenges to the r.....»»
HTC fans rejoice! A new phone could be in the works!
According to the latest rumors, it looks like HTC could have a new phone in the works in the form of the HTC U24 Pro. The post HTC fans rejoice! A new phone could be in the works! appeared first on Phandroid. We’re not sure what’s up w.....»»
The Nothing Phone 2(a) is now Available in Blue
Color of the year? The post The Nothing Phone 2(a) is now Available in Blue appeared first on Phandroid. Following the launch of a new “Nordic” Blue OnePlus Watch 2 variant and a leaked blue Pixel 8a model, it looks like Nothin.....»»
iPad at war: How the iPad is crucial to the Ukraine war effort
The iPad is being used for an unusual purpose in the Ukraine-Russia conflict — they're helping the Ukraine Air Force use modern weapons on older fighter jets.An iPad in a jet [X/OSINTtechnical]One of the problems of using older vehicles in war is t.....»»
Long snouts protect foxes when they dive headfirst into snow, study finds
When hunting for mice in winter, red and Arctic fox are known to plunge headfirst at speeds of 2–4 meters per second, but their sharp noses reduce the impact force in snow and protect them from injury, according to a new Cornell University study......»»
EU will force Apple to add app sideloading, alternative browser engine support to iPad
The last few months have seen Apple rapidly implement technical and policy solutions to comply with the Digital Markets Act. That has seen the rollout of things like alternative app marketplaces, web distribution, alternative browsers, and more as pa.....»»