California passes law to ban or restrict smartphones in school
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) - California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday a bill that requires schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that excess usage can increase the risk of mental illness
Understanding 5G technology: the basics and beyond
The advent of 5G technology marks a revolutionary leap in mobile connectivity, bringing many improvements over its predecessors. But what exactly makes 5G so transformative? 5G, or "fifth generation," represents the latest evolution in mobile networks. It succeeds in 4G and
5 smartphones under €500 to watch out for
Smartphones under €500: Everyone would like to have the latest iPhone or the latest Samsung Galaxy S Ultra. Still, not everyone can afford to spend more than €1,500 on a smartphone, not least because some are not interested in doing
Los Angeles school board votes to ban smartphones
By Daniel Trotta and Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday voted to ban smartphones for its 429,000 students in an attempt to insulate kids from distractions and social media that undermine learning
How to stop phubbing: 5 golden rules
Phubbing, or phone snubbing, refers to the act of ignoring someone in a social setting by paying more attention to one's phone. It can strain relationships and hinder effective communication. How many times have we ignored our friends or our partners
Smartphone mirroring: how hackers use it to their benefit
With the rising popularity of smartphones, people are increasingly relying on them to access and share personal information. However, this growing dependency also makes us vulnerable to various security threats, such as smartphone mirroring. Smartphone mirroring refers to replicating a smartphone's screen
Smartphones with AI? It’s just marketing
After 2023, under the banner of artificial intelligence everywhere, it is time for smartphones. CES in Las Vegas sci showed how AI could be integrated into every object, especially those with processors. So here on the horizon is the new
Samsung packs newest Galaxy S24 smartphones with AI functions to beat Apple
By Joyce Lee Galaxy S24: SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics latest premium smartphones, unveiled on Wednesday, will have multiple AI functions, such as simultaneous translation of foreign language phone calls, in the company's latest push to challenge Apple. Apple topped Samsung in
New trends – 4 things we will do with smartphones in 2024
Smartphones 2024: Declining sales and the need to find novelties while waiting for foldable models to drop in price in order to spread to large sections of the public forces smartphone manufacturers to find winning ideas to attract consumers. In recent years,