Technology
It feels like every time Apple unveils its latest iPhone, the world pauses. The new iPhone 17 is no different, arriving with all the fanfare and polished marketing we’ve come to expect. While it may seem like you should automatically upgrade, the smartphone market is more diverse and innovative…
State lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday from educators on how student cellphone use affects the school day and whether Pennsylvania should adopt a uniform, statewide policy.“It distracts them from learning,” said Aaron Chapin, president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. “They can’t compartmentalize the pings and dings that are going on.”Concerns about a “one-size-fits-all approach,” however,…
Hello and welcome to Regulator. Of all the strange, unintended consequences stemming from major lawsuits, I never thought that the Trump administration’s power to force Apple to remove ICE-tracking mobile apps from its stores could have been connected to a legal battle over Fortnite V-Bucks. Yes, we are talking about the in-game digital currency that…
Lawmakers, teachers, parents and students met in Harrisburg to debate how smartphones are shaping learning, safety and attention in Pennsylvania classrooms. HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are taking a closer look at how cell phones affect classroom learning, student safety and school culture. On Tuesday, the Senate Education Committee held a public hearing at…
In brief Solana Saga devices are no longer receiving software updates and security patches. The product’s support lifecycle lasted just more than two years, far less than devices from Apple and Google. Solana Mobile’s focus has shifted to the Seeker, its second-gen mobile phone that will eventually get an ecosystem token. Solana Mobile is discontinuing…
The virtual mobile service company, Trump Mobile, which launched itself with the smartphone promise “Made in America,” is now facing the public spotlight after it was revealed selling the updated iPhone 14 unit at a price much higher than the fair market value. According to reports, a “iPhone 14 Renewed” unit on the Trump Mobile…
An unprecedented Amazon Web Services outage that caused nearly 150 major sites and apps – including Snapchat, Venmo and Roblox – to go dark was apparently caused by a common tech glitch. The 15-hour outage appeared to be caused by an “underlying DNS issue,” Amazon Web Services said in a status tracker on its website….
Apple unveiled its full iPhone 17 lineup in September, and at the top of the new roster is the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Now, the most advanced iOS handset is competing against the top Android phones, and at the top of that list is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both phones live up to their names, with nearly…
In an increasingly digital world, where mobile phones have become ubiquitous, a recent study sheds light on the intricate relationship between childhood trauma, stress levels, and addiction to mobile devices. Conducted among undergraduate nursing students in China, this cross-sectional survey reveals critical insights into how early adverse experiences shape behavior, particularly in today’s hyper-connected environment….
00:00 Speaker A All right, General Motors is out with much better than expected earnings and a raised full year outlook, but the auto giant is still warning that tariffs from the Trump administration will hammer profits by as much as $4 billion. The company is also restructuring its EV business as it takes a…