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Pakistan cuts off phone and internet services on election day
Pakistan has temporarily suspended mobile phone network and internet services across the country to combat any “possible threats,” a top ministry said, as the South Asian nation commences its national election. In a statement, Pakistan’s interior ministry said the move was prompted by recent incidents of terrorism in the country. The internet was accessible through …
How to stop the same song from autoplaying every time you plug your phone into a car
It’s happened to everyone: you plug your smartphone into your car, and then cringe when that song — the same song every time — begins to play. For some reason, iPhones will automatically play whatever song is listed first alphabetically in your iTunes. It doesn’t matter if you’re connecting through Bluetooth or a USB port, …
Generating AI Images Uses as Much Energy as Charging Your Phone
Creating images with generative AI could use as much energy as charging your smartphone according to a new study Friday that measures the environmental impact of generative AI models for the first time. Popular models like ChatGPT’s Dall-E and Midjourney may produce more carbon than driving 4 miles. “Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” …
Apple Watch as Phone – Replace your smartphone with a smartwatch
Replace your smartphone with a smartwatch Imagine a week without your smartphone, replaced solely by the sleek simplicity of a smartwatch. This week I did this, leaving my smartphone behind and letting an Apple Watch take the helm. Many hail this as a liberating escape from our attention-seeking digital sidekicks, but does it truly live …
Amazon Is Offering Users $2 a Month for Letting It Track Phone Data
Amazon’s Ad Verification program offers select users $2 per month for sharing their traffic data. It is part of Amazon’s Shopper Panel, an invite-only program that offers users financial rewards. The voluntary program could raise privacy concerns over how Amazon handles customer data. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics …
Worrying phone call adds to concerns about Dianne Feinstein’s cognitive health : NPR
Sen. Dianne Feinstein listens to Senate testimony on Capitol Hill on May 11. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Sen. Dianne Feinstein listens to Senate testimony on Capitol Hill on May 11. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Journalist Rebecca Traister set out to write a profile of …
Dispatch technology transmits phone video | Community
New technology adopted by Owensboro-Daviess County 911 dispatch allows people to send video and photos from smartphones directly to dispatchers. City-county 911 Director Paul Nave said the technology could help emergency crews prepare their responses to incidents, and the system can also be used to solve crimes. Last year, $10,000 was allocated in the dispatch …
Missing man’s body recovered inside dinosaur statue, may have gotten stuck retrieving cell phone: repot
A father and son made a grim discovery on Saturday when they found the body of a missing 39-year-old man inside a statue of a dinosaur in the Spanish suburb of Santa Coloma. The BBC, citing local media in the country, reported that the unidentified man may have gotten stuck while he attempted to retrieve …
Australia introduces AML mobile phone tracking technology that locates triple zero callers
Emergency operators can now pinpoint a mobile phone caller’s location following the introduction of new tracking technology to Australia. Key points: New technology is now available in Australia to track mobile phone calls to triple zero The Advanced Mobile Location technology went live on May 12, using GPS, wi-fi, and mobile network information It is activated …
How to disinfect your phone | Technology
While the wealth gap between rich and poor was growing before the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recession it caused, the last year has been a boon for the world’s wealthy. Most billionaires added more billions to their personal fortunes, potentially increasing the equality gap even more. While the world’s working poor dream of economic …
