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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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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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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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Tech Tuesday: Google Wallet could add passport feature
Google is hoping a digital version of your Passport could make all your travel needs a bit easier. Of course we have questions, and we got answers from tech guru Mike Proulx.
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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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Kids and phones: ‘How can we be better and more thoughtful?'
Kids are getting back into their September routines — a good time for parents to re-establish their rules when it comes to devices. If you’re not sure how to stay on top of what your kids are doing and how much time they’re spending on them, an internet safety expert has some advice on “how can we be better...
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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.
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Here's how to get the most life out of your device
If you want to use your shiny new iPhone for as long as possible, better take good care of it. People want to hold on to their smartphones for longer now instead of regularly upgrading them.
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French authorities issue preliminary charges against Telegram messaging app CEO
French authorities have handed Telegram CEO Pavel Durov preliminary charges for allowing alleged criminal activity on his messaging app, and barred him from leaving France pending further investigation.
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What is Telegram and why was its CEO arrested in Paris?
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested in Paris over the weekend over allegations that his platform is being used for illicit activity such as drug trafficking and the distribution of child sexual abuse images.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested by French authorities at a Paris airport
French broadcast media say the founder and CEO of the popular messaging service Telegram has been detained at a Paris airport. Pavel Durov is a dual citizen of France and Russia. French broadcasters LCI and TF1 reported that Durov was arrested at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday evening after landing in France from Azerbaijan.
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Telecom company agrees to $1M fine over Biden deepfake
Federal authorities hope the settlement will deter the deceptive use of AI-generated impersonations of political figures and others.
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A wave of biological privacy laws may be coming as tech gadgets capture our brain waves
As consumer technology capturing brain data proliferates under the radar of medical device regulation, Colorado has changed its privacy act to include biology.
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Would you wear this ‘friend' around your neck?
Meet Friend, a new, wearable device that aims to combat loneliness by being a companion. Mike Proulx research director at Forrester, breaks down what the appeal might be.
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A real lightsaber? This Massachusetts student turned science fiction into reality
Jacob Uy, a recent graduate of Olin College of Engineering, is using his engineering skills to “become a hero” — the slogan of his company, Herotech.
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Ex-Google engineers who founded Character.AI rejoin company with new AI partnership
One of the founders previously criticized the tech giant for moving too cautiously to release artificial intelligence products.
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Summer camps brings relief from screen time stress
Depression and anxiety increase among teens when they use screens. The situation is so dangerous, the nation’s top doctor, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, is recommending that social media platforms come with mandatory warning labels. But every summer, there is at least one place where kids and adults experience a digital detox: overnight camp. NBC10 Boston paid a visit...
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What's a VPN and why should you use one to hide your IP address
On the move and looking for an internet connection? It’s tempting to jump onto the free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop or shopping mall. But don’t do it unless you’ve got protection.