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These days, our phones, Wi-Fi routers and smartwatches are basically permanent residents of our lives. Now the U.S. government wants to take another look at whether the wireless signals connecting all of them could affect your health. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a
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Smartphones have gotten incredibly powerful over the years. But they have also gotten more complicated. Tiny icons, endless menus, constant updates, and increasingly crowded screens can make staying connected feel more frustrating than helpful, especially for older adults. Now, Consumer Cellular is betting that simpler might be better with SpeakEasy,
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Your Google Photos library probably has everything: family moments, old selfies, screenshots, trips, receipts, random meals, blurry concert clips, and at least 90 photos you meant to delete. Now, Google says Gemini can use those personal photos to make AI-generated images feel more “you.” Gemini is getting more personal
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If you have been holding onto an older AT&T unlimited plan because it felt like a good deal, the deal is about to change. The company is increasing prices by up to $20 a month for customers on legacy plans starting this April. And if you’re still
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It's no longer just the younger generations that are embracing smart technology. AARP reports that around 90% of people ages 50 and older now own a smartphone. Seniors are realizing the pros of smartphones Before diving into the details, it has to be said that AARP classifies those
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TikTok is fast losing Gen Z’s energy. The app hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s still the first place people check for trends and chaos. But the vibe has changed. Lately, a lot of Gen Z users are scrolling with one eyebrow raised. Something about the feed feels off,
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Ever opened YouTube just to watch one thing and then spent 10 to 15 minutes scrolling? You’re not alone. With millions of videos and an algorithm constantly pushing recommendations, sometimes the hardest part of YouTube is deciding what to watch. That frustration is what a new web app called
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AI was supposed to take work off our plates. You ask a bot to write something, another one to summarize it, another one to turn it into slides, and maybe a fourth to automate the workflow. Productivity unlocked, right? Well… maybe not. A new study suggests that constantly juggling AI
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The rumors are true! Xbox’s next console will be doing something a little different. Microsoft just confirmed Project Helix, the codename for its next-gen Xbox, and it’s designed to play both Xbox titles and PC games, which could blur the line between console gaming and PC gaming
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Imagine stealing a package, but the package is secretly tracking you. That’s essentially what happened in Louisiana after a delivery driver allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise meant for Walmart. What he didn’t realize was that some of the packages were equipped with tracking
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It seems like snack food junkies may be on the decline. Snack food giant PepsiCo Inc., whose products include Frito-Lay's potato chips, Cheetos, and Doritos, is responding to lower sales across the board. The company will close its distribution facility, located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and lay
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Most Gen Zers are open to the idea of marrying an AI, according to a new survey. A staggering 75% of them. Not dating or flirting. Marrying. The numbers come from a survey by AI companion company Joi AI, which asked around 2,000 Gen Z respondents about relationships with