AT&T can’t hang up on landline phone customers, California agency rules
State dismisses AT&T application to end Carrier of Last Resort obligation. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Joe Raedle ) The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) yesterday rejected AT&T's request to end its landl.....»»
Second set of dealerships, public retailer brought back online after CDK cyberattacks
CDK Global said it brought a second small set of dealer customers back online as well as one of its large public dealership groups late June 27......»»
How to pair Beats headphones with a Bluetooth device
Pairing your Beats headset to a phone, tablet, or laptop is pretty straightforward. Here’s a guide to walk you through the process for Beats’ current lineup......»»
Nothing’s new phone will be even cheaper than the Phone 2a
Nothing confirmed recently that it won’t launch the Phone 3 flagship this year, dispelling speculation that a new flagship from the British smartphone vendor might … The post Nothing’s new phone will be even cheaper than the Phone 2.....»»
Motorol Razr+ (2024) versus Pixel 8 Pro camera comparison
The new Motorola Razr+ 2024 (aka the Razr 50 Ultra) has finally landed! This time around, Motorola has sqitched things up a little by swapping out the ultrawide camera on the outside of the phone with a 2x telephoto camera since MOtorola’s data.....»»
NASA will pay SpaceX nearly $1 billion to deorbit the International Space Station
The space agency did consider alternatives to splashing the station. Enlarge / Illustration of the SpaceX Dragon XL as it is deployed from the Falcon Heavy's second stage in high Earth orbit on its way to the Gateway in lunar orb.....»»
T-Mobile users enraged as “Un-carrier” breaks promise to never raise prices
FCC gets 1,600 complaints; users blast "deceptive advertising aimed at seniors." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) In 2017, Kathleen Odean thought she had found the last cell phone plan she would ever need. T-Mobile was of.....»»
Deep sea mining threatens sea life, environmentalists say: California law has a solution
As diplomats from around the world convene in Jamaica next month to discuss international guidelines on deep sea mining, environmental activists are urging nations to consider a California law they say could mitigate the need to destroy fragile ocean.....»»
Google Wallet can now save your hotel room keys
Google has seemingly updated Google Wallet where it will now be able to save hotel keys so you can unlock your hotel rooms with your phone. The post Google Wallet can now save your hotel room keys appeared first on Phandroid. Most hotels y.....»»
Panama Canal agency warns water shortage "is not over"
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) said Wednesday that the famed waterway continues to face a water shortage, despite recent rains alleviating most restrictions imposed following last year's drought......»»
As repair costs rise, so does popularity of service drive financing
The cost of a vehicle repair is rising; therefore, so is the chance of customers getting hit with a hefty service department bill. To ensure they don't decline the work and to help them afford the repair, more dealerships are offering buy now, pay la.....»»
My favorite new minimal Apple Watch face
Sometimes you really have to hack around an Apple Watch face to make it feel like your own. For example, California. Using Shortcuts can also be helpful. In watchOS 11, my new fave is an off-label use of an updated face to create a watch face that ot.....»»
Best Galaxy S24 Alternatives (June, 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 a similar device from another Android.....»»
This magical new app is an AI Ron Burgundy for your phone
This app will read anything you put in front of it......»»
Amazon Prime Day phone deals 2024: What to expect, early sales
The best Amazon Prime Day phone deals are on the horizon, upgrade your device for less......»»
California police chief resigns after investigation into relationship with officer’s wife
California police chief resigns after investigation into relationship with officer’s wife.....»»
Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone for users in Germany
Apple has been working quickly to expand its Tap to Pay feature on iPhone to the rest of the world. After launching it in Italy next month, the feature that lets vendors take payments with their phone is now available to iPhone users in Germany......»»
This is what the Surface Duo 3 could have looked like
The Surface Duo 3 was canceled, but thanks to recently-discovered patents, it seems that it was going to be a true foldable phone. The post This is what the Surface Duo 3 could have looked like appeared first on Phandroid. When the first M.....»»
Apple rejects PC emulators on the iOS App Store
New iOS emulation rules only apply to "retro game consoles," not retro computers. Enlarge / Don't get your hopes up—this iOS version of Doom was ported from open source code, not run via a classic PC emulator. (credit: Tom Kidd.....»»
Microrobot-packed pill shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease in mice
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a pill that releases microscopic robots, or microrobots, into the colon to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The experimental treatment, given orally, has shown success in mice......»»
Climate crisis sees rise in illegal water markets in the Middle East
In Jordan's cities, green tanker trucks supplying water are a common sight. The average Jordanian only receives one and a half days of access to piped water per week. When taps run dry, citizens and business owners pick up the phone to order a water.....»»