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Ken Pillonel has a history of developing clever projects that add USB-C support to gadgets that have less common, outdated port types. After creating the first ever USB-C iPhone back in 2021, the engineer has returned his attention to that concept. He’s created an iPhone case that can provide older device models with a USB-C port, and you can browse …

Is public WiFi dangerous? AFP via Getty Images Republished on July 23 with new warnings for smartphone users when traveling. Holiday season is now upon us. And as we head to airports across the U.S. and overseas, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued new warnings for all smartphone (and PC) users to stay safe and secure at airports while …

Is public WiFi dangerous? AFP via Getty Images Republished on July 22 with additional analysis of the unsecured network threat. Holiday season is now upon us. And as we head to airports across the U.S. and overseas, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued new warnings for all smartphone (and PC) users to stay safe and secure at airports while …

I’ve had my Samsung Galaxy S23 for over two years. Historically, I tend to stick to Samsung’s offerings because I love what they do with One UI. Initially, when I was shopping for my Galaxy upgrade, I considered other options in a similar price range, such as the Pixel 7a and the OnePlus 11. However, nothing deterred me from sticking …

If you want to add more home security to your house, you can start small. And one of the most affordable security options may already be waiting in a closet drawer if you’ve recently replaced your smartphone. That’s right — you can turn an old iPhone or Android model into a useful security cam option that can watch over important …

Qualcomm and MediaTek are expected to remain on TSMC’s 3nm process, though both companies have likely transitioned to the slightly improved ‘N3P’ node, which delivers better performance and efficiency over the older ‘N3E’ node. While a transition to the new 2nm technology should result in a chipset price hike, a tipster states that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and …

Information on mobility, phone usage, sleep-wake patterns, and other passive data collected by smartphones is associated with behavioral markers linked to multiple forms of psychopathology, including general mental health burden, new research showed. In a large observational study of community-based adults, researchers found that smartphone sensors that measure daily activities captured distinct behavioral signatures that may help identify when mental …

LONDON (AP) — Smartphones, laptops, headphones and other electronic devices are essential for work and play in our daily lives. But all that time spent typing, scrolling or listening also means our devices gradually accumulate grime that needs to be cleaned off. You might not give much thought to cleaning your devices but there are reasons you should, says Logitech, …

Children are increasingly taking breaks from their smartphones to better manage their mental health, personal safety and concentration spans, research has revealed. They are reacting to growing concerns that spending too much time online can be harmful by taking control of their own social media and smartphone use rather than relying on parents to enforce limits, according to experts. The …