https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/political-text-messages-stop-17cf2abb I Replied ‘Stop’ to a Political Text Message. I Got 100 More. Our columnist tried to cut off unwanted texts, and a barrage followed. Here’s how she ultimately banished them. By Joanna Stern, Oct. 31, 2024 1:03 pm ET Friday, 12:05 p.m.: “Pres. Trump’s Sec. of State here!” I might have actually bought that Mike Pompeo was texting me … Continue reading Stop saying “stop” to political messages — that just increases their number — here’s what to do
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How well do the new AirPods Pro serve as hearing aids?
https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/apple-airpod-pro-hearing-aid-review-a98e93af We Tried Apple’s New Hearing Test—and the New AirPods Pro Hearing Aids Apple’s new clinical-grade diagnostics and hearing assistance are potential life changers. You just need to find them. By Nicole NguyenFollow | Photographs by Rachel Bujalski for WSJOct. 21, 2024 7:00 am ET Beth Yauman thought her car’s turn signals had stopped making sounds years ago. … Continue reading How well do the new AirPods Pro serve as hearing aids?
Largest commercial satellites unfurl, outshining most of night sky
https://gizmodo.com/largest-commercial-satellites-unfurl-outshining-most-of-the-night-sky-2000516738 Largest Commercial Satellites Unfurl, Outshining Most of the Night Sky Trust me, we're not happy about it either. By Passant Rabie Published October 25, 2024 An illustration of the BlueWalker satellite in Earth orbit. AST Spacembile The dawn of annoyingly massive satellites is upon us, shielding our views of the shimmering cosmos. Five of the largest communication … Continue reading Largest commercial satellites unfurl, outshining most of night sky
UnitedHealth has breach and leak of data on 100 million customers
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/25/24279288/unitedhealth-change-breach-100-million-leak UnitedHealth data breach leaked info on over 100 million people The February ransomware attack on Change Healthcare coughed up Social Security numbers as well as billing and health information. Insurance company UnitedHealth Group is confirming a ransomware attack earlier this year affected the private data of over 100 million people. The number was published … Continue reading UnitedHealth has breach and leak of data on 100 million customers
How to use the new text effects in iMessages on iPhone with iOS 18
https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios-18/tips/how-to-use-the-new-text-effects-in-messages-on-iphone-with-ios-18 How to use the new text effects in Messages on iPhone with iOS 18 Oliver Haslam | Oct 24, 2024 1 Facebook x.com Reddit Apple's iOS 18 software update brought plenty of new features, including to the Messages app. The addition of cool new text effects gives iPhone owners new ways to communicate and they're surprisingly easy to … Continue reading How to use the new text effects in iMessages on iPhone with iOS 18
How to clean up your phone’s photo library to free up space
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/technology/personaltech/iphone-android-storage-space.html How to Clean Up Your Phone’s Photo Library to Free Up Space Deleting duplicates, bad shots and other unwanted files makes it easier to find the good pictures — and gives you room to take more It may take some time, but scrolling back through your photo library to get rid of similar, boring … Continue reading How to clean up your phone’s photo library to free up space
AI designs radical magnet free of rare-earth metals in just 3 months
This discovery could make a huge difference given the environmental costs of mining, refining and using rare earth metals in so much of current technology.https://www.sciencealert.com/ai-designs-radical-magnet-free-of-rare-earth-metals-in-just-3-months AI Designs Radical Magnet Free of Rare-Earth Metals in Just 3 Months TECH 24 June 2024 By DAVID NIELD for Science Alert (Materials Nexus) We urgently need to move away from … Continue reading AI designs radical magnet free of rare-earth metals in just 3 months
Apple products all moving toward being thinner
9to5mac.com/2024/06/16/new-iphone-macbook-pro-apple-watch-thinner-design/ Apple planning redesigned iPhone, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch that are significantly thinner Chance Miller | Jun 16 2024 - 5:48 am PT 91 Comments Last month, Apple unveiled its thinnest product ever with the new M4 iPad Pro. Measuring in at 5.1mm, the 13-inch M4 iPro Pro is even thinner than the iPod nano. As it … Continue reading Apple products all moving toward being thinner
Why iPhones remain a top choice for tech-savvy seniors
https://apple.news/AwHy3_4qNTmyRCWA86JaABQ Why iPhones Remain a Top Choice for Tech-Savvy Seniors By Greg Grzesiak for GritDaily Published on June 17, 2024 Technology holds immense potential to enrich the lives of older adults. It offers numerous advantages, from health and safety to convenience and social interaction. However, it’s common for individuals to experience apprehension toward change as they age. Still, … Continue reading Why iPhones remain a top choice for tech-savvy seniors
WatchOS 18 has great new health features and more
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/ive-never-been-more-excited-to-wear-an-apple-watch-watchos-11-changes/ I’ve never been more excited to wear an Apple Watch By Joe Maring for Digital Trends, June 14, 2024 5:00AM Apple This story is part of our complete Apple WWDC coverage It’s no secret that the Apple Watch is a fantastic wearable. If you own an iPhone and want a smartwatch, it’s often hard to find … Continue reading WatchOS 18 has great new health features and more
Tech use far less environmentally friendly than other uses we complain about
The ugly truth behind ChatGPT: AI is guzzling resources at planet-eating rates Mariana Mazzucato Big tech is playing its part in reaching net zero targets, but its vast new datacentres are run at huge cost to the environment Mariana Mazzucato is professor of economics at UCL, and director of the Institute for Innovation and Public … Continue reading Tech use far less environmentally friendly than other uses we complain about
Finally! An iPhone app gives real-time NYC subway train locations
pix11.com/news/transit/app-gives-real-time-nyc-subway-train-locations/ App gives real-time New York City subway train locations by: Jonathan Rizk Posted: May 28, 2024 / 08:20 PM EDT Updated: May 29, 2024 / 07:20 PM EDT NEW YORK (PIX11) — A man created an app that he says is the “first real-time New York City subway map,” and it is available to download for iPhones. … Continue reading Finally! An iPhone app gives real-time NYC subway train locations
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