Tag Archives: techs

Shocker: Your phone has built-in expiration date

Your phone is dying as you’re reading this. Like milk, bike helmets and condoms, phones are sold with a built-in expiration date. At the low end, we’re talking just a couple years, but most are supported for three to four. It’s not because the hardware will go kaput (though that can happen); it’s all about how long the manufacturer will …

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Expert urges parents to push 'green time over screen time' this summer as childhood loneliness surges

Disturbing data has revealed that girls as young as five are increasingly feeling the pangs of loneliness, leading experts to consider how America’s escalating reliance on technology is exacerbating the crisis. Thomas Kersting, a renowned psychotherapist and author, said Tuesday that today’s kids are missing a crucial stage of social development. “Parents need to replace the screen time with green …

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Is artificial intelligence the secret to better sleep?

Artificial intelligence has made its way into drug development, surgery and medical advice — and now it’s helping people improve the quality of their sleep. The Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee, which is part of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, recently published a paper that highlights how AI is contributing to the field of sleep medicine. The committee …

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Five crazy ways President Joe Biden is ruining America's summer fun

Memorial Day brings the official start of summer, the time in the calendar when schools let out, vacations begin and families hit the road in search of adventure. It’s a joyous time, but this year the Biden administration is doing their best to throw a damper on the season. Here are five policies from the White House aimed at your …

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WATCH: Killer robots set to change Ukraine war, but expert remains skeptical of long-term success

Russia has shifted some of its military focus from using air-based drones to using land-based “robots,” but an expert told Fox News Digital that such a weapon has limited chance of long-term success and is proving more opportunistic than revolutionary. “It’s just a really difficult problem,” said Christopher Alexander, Chief Analytics Officer of Pioneer Development Group and a U.S. Army …

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Gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo placed in world's first 3D-printed titanium cast is healing well

A groundbreaking medical procedure is helping an injured gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Gladys, an 11-year-old gorilla, broke her arm last month in a scuffle with her siblings, according to a press release. The gorilla was placed in the world’s first 3D-printed titanium cast, designed by GE Aerospace company Colibrium Additive also based in Cincinnati. GORILLA, JUST …

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Are noise-canceling headphones hazardous to your health? Audiology experts share warnings

Noise-canceling earbuds and headphones can be helpful when you need silence on demand — but could they be hazardous to your health? The technology has grown in popularity among people who need to eliminate auditory distractions — background chatter, loud children or traffic noise. Yet some experts claim that blocking out the sounds of your surroundings can put you at …

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AI expert: ChatGPT prompts you’ll wish you knew sooner

ChatGPT has changed my life — and yours, even if you don’t use it as much as I do. You’ve probably noticed the new AI search bar in all the Meta apps, including Facebook and Instagram. It won’t be long before all your most-used apps and services integrate chatbots. (Yes, I’m sure the folks at Google are quaking in their …

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11 insider tricks for the tech you use every day

If you’re the person skipping updates on your devices … knock that off. You’re missing out on important security enhancements—like iOS 17.4, which adds better Stolen Device Protection and Android’s new Find My feature to locate your lost phone. 🎉 Win an iPhone 15 worth $799! I’m giving it to one person who tries my free daily tech newsletter.Enter to …

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New Georgia law bans minors under 16 from using social media without parental consent

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law that requires children under 16 to have their parent or guardian’s permission to create social media accounts. Senate Bill 351, which passed both chambers last month and takes effect July 1, 2025, requires social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram to make “commercially reasonable efforts” to verify the ages of their …

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