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Google integrates Maps, Waze with Gemini AI
Google has integrated its artificial intelligence platform Gemini into apps such as Maps and Waze to make it easier and more elaborate for users. Scott McGrew reports.
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Russia fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
A Russian court ordered Google to pay 20 decillion for removing Russian TV channels from YouTube after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Parents divided over Long Island school district dialing back on cellphones in classes
Parents in a Long Island school district are split on a new strategy to ban cellphones in class. Many agree that they can be a distraction, but some parents say the move to spend $67,000 to fix the recurring problem is a bit steep. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Parents divided over Long Island school district's classroom ban on cellphones
A normal school day at a Long Island middle school now begins with students locking their cellphones up in a pouch and putting it way the entire day. Not all parents are in agreement and the school’s decision has not been without some controversy.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here's how to stay safe from scams
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams.
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FTC moves to take the ‘frustration' out of canceling subscriptions for consumers
Lina Khan, who leads the agency, said the rule is designed so that if consumers signed up online, they should be able to cancel in the same number of steps.
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See the viral bike video that's resonating with phone-weary parents around the world
Parents are saying that a viral video showing the horrors of teen phone addiction is “powerful” and “hits deep.”
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Zuckerberg's metaverse is finally showing signs of life, but it's not from VR
The company formerly known as Facebook appears to have found its footing in virtual and augmented reality through a different medium.
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Thousands report issues with Verizon cell phone service Monday morning
A week after experiencing widespread network issues, thousands of users are reported trouble with Verizon’s cell phone service on Monday morning, according to the website Downdetector.com. Verizon said there was a brief issue earlier but that it’s been fixed. “Some Verizon Wireless customers experienced a short service disruption when calling landlines this morning. The outage lasted for a few...
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‘Making progress': Verizon provides update on network service issues
Verizon said its engineers are making progress on restoring network service for customers who have had their phones in “SOS mode” since the morning, according to a statement posted on social media late Monday afternoon. Around 5 p.m. on Monday, Verizon said its engineers were making progress and service was starting to be restored. “Verizon engineers are making progress on…
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Verizon service restored after some customers dealt with network issues Monday
Verizon customers continue to report issues with service on Monday afternoon, so what’s the update from the company?
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Verizon users report cell service outages in several US cities
Over 100,000 users across the U.S. reported issues with their Verizon cell service on Monday.
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Why is my phone on SOS? What to know amid Verizon issues
An issue with Verizon on Monday led many cellphone users to look for calling alternatives. The company advised customers to access Wi-Fi communications, but iPhone users without service or internet availability only had one other option: SOS mode. Here is what to know about SOS on iPhone: What is SOS mode? Emergency SOS allows iPhone users to make automatic calls...
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Verizon customers reporting issues with cellular phone service
Verizon cellular customers were taking to the internet and social media Monday morning to report service issues.
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Why it's time to take warnings about using public Wi-Fi, in places like airports, seriously
Internet ‘evil twins’ are stalking airport Wi-Fi connections and the cybercriminals behind the rising attacks are rarely caught.
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Inside one of the first all-female hacker houses in San Francisco
HackHer House is an all-female hacker house in San Francisco, providing a collaborative space for women to build startups and break industry stereotypes.
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Connecting your phone to rental car infotainment system? There is a big, hidden privacy risk
Syncing your mobile device to a rental car’s infotainment system is an often overlooked security risk that can be avoided.
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With Apple on board, OpenAI's next act could be its toughest yet
Over the next few months, ChatGPT-creator OpenAI will face some of its biggest tests yet, including a high-profile partnership with Apple.
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FDA approves first OTC hearing aid software
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software that is intended to be used with compatible versions of the Apple AirPods Pro headphones.
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On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world
The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians had difficulty and doubts about navigating other social media in its absence.