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05/23/2025

How many of these traits do you identify with?

Psychology says preferring texts over calls is a subtle sign of these personality characteristics

A decade ago I would have sworn that ringing someone was the only “grown-up” way to keep a friendship alive. These days my phone rarely buzzes with a live voice. Instead, most conversations arrive as tiny gray bubbles sliding up the screen. For years I brushed this off as nothing more than conve...

07/25/2024

It's . What are you for today?

02/28/2024

If you want to catch a fish,
think like a fish.

10/16/2023

Trackless trams could be a catalyst for regenerating city suburbs.
Learn more about them: https://ow.ly/9IFx50PEiUU

04/18/2023

What do you think of this interesting idea as a way to combat the isolation of working from home?

Home co-working: The people creating collaborative workspaces with friends

Though coffee shops and libraries can be great places to gather, some people are working alongside friends in their personal spaces instead.

03/19/2021

Gaps in high-speed internet access and digital literacy make navigating the health care system a challenge for many New Yorkers. Read more from and New York's Public Utility Law Project in today's op-ed on why NY must prioritize technology access to ensure older New Yorkers can access telehealth, vaccine appointments, and more: https://bit.ly/3s2kVnY (via AARP New York )

02/21/2021

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01/26/2021

Yet another reason we only recommend Android phones:

Don't use the iPhone 12 if you have a heart condition and have an implanted medical device--it could kill you! https://bit.ly/2NDLG2L

From the article:

If you use a pacemaker or defibrillator, you need to take note of this serious issue. Apple recently updated its supporting documents for iPhone 12 models, stating that the MagSafe magnetic charging system can cause electromagnetic interference with these types of life-saving devices.

Since the launch of iPhone 12, there have been concerns about the dangers of using MagSafe devices with defibrillators or pacemakers. The MagSafe system uses a ring of magnets on the phone’s back to snap onto a Qi wireless charger. These magnets help keep the charger in the right position for charging. Various other accessories use the same magnetic system.

While the iPhone 12 offers tons of high-end features, it can also cause some serious issues for people with health conditions.

01/22/2021

01/21/2021

Having some issues with your Google Home speakers? Here are some tips that might help you out:

Google Home: 5 ways to fix the issue when Google Assistant doesn't understand you - https://cnet.co/3qGoqPJ via

Don't let communication problems sully your relationship with your smart speaker. Here's how to talk it out.

12/23/2020

15 holiday-themed apps, games, live wallpapers, and watch faces for Christmas 2020: https://bit.ly/2Jk9V4k

This story was originally published on Dec 16, 2017 and last updated on Dec 21, 2020. Thanks to the limited filters on the Play Store, it can be challenging to find quality Christmas-themed apps, and since Christmas is right around the corner, I figured I'd go ahead and collect a few of the better a...

09/07/2020

Amazon Echo's Alexa vs. Google Home Assistant: One smart speaker wins by a nose
compares hardware, software and privacy features to determine which is better -- Amazon Echo's Alexa or Google Home's virtual assistant.

We compare hardware, software and privacy features to determine which is better -- Amazon Echo's Alexa or Google Home's virtual assistant.