We spend a lot of time on our smartphones, whether texting, scrolling on social media, checking emails or staying on top of the latest news. We typically only power off our devices when an issue or bug appears or when the battery dies (although that’s not intentional). However, the National Security Agency recommends powering off and on your smartphone every …
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Overuse of smartphones can have a variety of side effects — but is brain cancer one of them? “Cell phones are ubiquitous, and concern about the radiation they emit can cause fear of brain tumor formation,” said Dr. Paul Saphier, M.D., a neurosurgeon and founder of Coaxial Neurosurgical Specialists in New Jersey. Saphier addressed these concerns in a conversation with …
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The voice Alexis “Lexi” Bogan had before last summer was exuberant. She loved to belt out Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan ballads in the car. She laughed all the time — even while corralling misbehaving preschoolers or debating politics with friends over a backyard fire pit. In high school, she was a soprano in the chorus. Then that voice was …
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We’ve all been there — oversleeping because we didn’t hear our phone alarm. If your iPhone alarm volume seems too low, don’t worry. I’ll walk you through the steps to make it louder. A woman holding an iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) How to update your iPhone’s software Before adjusting alarm settings, ensure that your iPhone’s software is up to date. …
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Like many of us, Jessica Peoples has heard the warnings about excessive screen time at night. Still, she estimates spending 30 to 60 minutes on her phone before going to sleep, mostly scrolling through social media. “Recently, I’ve been trying to limit the amount,” says Peoples, a discrimination investigator with the state of New Jersey. “I do notice that how …
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Ever since Apple rolled out iOS 17, there’s been a bit of a buzz — or, should we say, a lack thereof. The default notification tone, “Rebound,” has been causing quite a stir among users. It’s soft and subtle, but for many, it’s just too quiet. Fear not, fellow iPhone users. We will show you how to customize your alerts …
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month — a good time to be mindful about potential hazards on the road. Laura Adams, senior analyst with Aceable, an Austin, Texas-based driver education company, told Fox News Digital that distracted driving poses “significant risks,” contributing to about 3,000 deaths per year. “Understanding the most common driving distractions, adopting proactive measures to avoid them …
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Frustrated with how often autocorrect is auto-wrong? Even with new AI features included in many platforms’ latest updates, autocorrect remains annoying. Let’s fix that for iOS and Android. Join over 500,000 people who get tech smart with my free newsletter. It’s easy to sign up and one click to cancel if you don’t like it. If this saves you a …
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Smartphones are creating an anxiety and depression-riddled generation of teens, according to social psychologist and New York University professor Jonathan Haidt, but there are steps parents can take to help protect the next generation. Haidt, author of the new book “The Anxious Generation,” said Thursday that his first piece of advice is no smartphones before high school. “We’ve got to …
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