Charter failed to notify 911 call centers and FCC about VoIP phone outages
Charter blames error with email notification and misunderstanding of FCC rules. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Tony Webster) Charter Communications agreed to pay a $15 million fine after admitting that it failed to noti.....»»
Carriers claim new FCC rule will make your phone more expensive
The U.S. government is considering new rules for carriers to follow when it comes to locked phones. Some carriers are not pleased......»»
High-resolution, nanoscale imaging method could accelerate the discovery of more durable materials
Take a photo with your phone and you might see wonderful details—leaves on a tree, strands of hair blowing in the wind. The width of that strand of hair is 100,000 nanometers wide. The best traditional laboratory microscope that uses light may capt.....»»
Carriers don’t want to unlock your iPhone, say it’s for your own good
Back in June, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation. Two of the biggest US carriers, AT&T and T-Mobile, are no.....»»
“I am still alive”: Users say T-Mobile must pay for killing “lifetime” price lock
We obtained 900 complaints the FCC received about T-Mobile's infamous price hike. T-Mobile promised users who bought certain mobile plans that it would never raise their prices fo.....»»
Mobile phone networks and Bluetooth technology could help researchers improve animal tracking
Animal tracking studies for ecology and conservation all face technological limitations, such as high costs or the need for tags to remain in close proximity to detectors. In research published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, investigators descr.....»»
How pollsters have adapted to changing technology and voters who don"t answer the phone
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, news reports and social media feeds are increasingly filled with data from public opinion polls. How do pollsters know which candidate is ahead in what swing state or with which key demographic group? Or.....»»
MagSafe Monday: LISEN phone holder is a must-have travel accessory for frequent fliers
I spent more time than I care to admit in airports this year, and I’ve found the LISEN Universal Flight Airplane Phone Holder Mount for MagSafe to be an exceptional iPhone accessory. It’s not designed to charge but to keep your iPhone secure and.....»»
ASUS Finally Confirms the ROG Phone 9’s Launch Date
It's scheduled to arrive in November. The post ASUS Finally Confirms the ROG Phone 9’s Launch Date appeared first on Phandroid. It’s been a while since the arrival of the ROG Phone 8, and with the launch of the new Qualcomm Sna.....»»
Packet Capture cStor 200S enables organizations to capture, analyze, and optimize network traffic
cPacket Networks launched Packet Capture cStor 200S, the latest addition to its Packet Capture and analytics portfolio. Engineered to meet the escalating demands of enterprise data centers, high-frequency trading platforms, and mission-critical netwo.....»»
The Google Pixel 9a may get an unexpected camera change
We're hearing more about the budget-friendly Google Pixel 9a, which should arrive next year. The new phone could offer a few camera changes......»»
UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children
A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier......»»
Right whale population grows 4% but extinction remains a threat
One of the rarest species of whale in the world has increased slightly in population, encouraging conservationists to call on the federal government and the shipping and fishing industries to do more to bring the giant animals back from the brink of.....»»
De"Longhi"s new fully manual coffee machine lets you call the shots
From grinding to steaming, you're in control.....»»
The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is already on sale
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a super stylish phone with a distinctive look. It's on sale now at Samsung with $100 off the regular price......»»
Porsche updates 911 GT3, offers track-focused Weissach package
The upper end of the Porsche 911 lineup is getting an update — and a track-focused Weissach package. The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 starts at $224,495 with shipping and arrives at dealerships next summer. A naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six ma.....»»
UN biodiversity summit opens with call for "significant" funding
The world's biggest nature protection conference opens in Colombia Monday with the United Nations chief calling for countries to "convert words into action" and fatten a fund seeking to address biodiversity loss......»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is slimmer, yet more powerful
Samsung's latest is a slimmer foldable phone that gets a style makeover with striped glass. The rear camera gets a boost, and there's more memory inside, too......»»
Research shows how corporate social responsibility messaging can backfire
It's lately been considered good business for companies to show they are responsible corporate citizens. Google touts its solar-powered data centers. Apple talks about its use of recycled materials. Walmart describes its support for local communities.....»»
Need a better way to carry your phone? I found a great accessory
Need a better way to carry your iPhone (or Android phone) and other essentials? This pouch does the job and then some......»»
It just got easier to protect your Android phone from thieves
Google's theft protection tools in Android can be incredibly helpful. Now, they're getting much easier to find and use......»»