Technology
BY CHRISTY JONES Hello again from The Frugal Teacher! In this technological age, everyone has a smartphone — yes, even your great-aunt who still calls email “electronic mail.” While we could debate the pros and cons of carrying a miniature supercomputer around 24/7, I’d rather focus on something much more exciting: free stuff. In the…
My daughter recently went on a Girl Scout camping trip. They went rock climbing and hiking and had a weekend full of adventures. Much to my delight (although less to hers!), cellphones were off-limits for the weekend. It was supposed to help the girls get to know each other better. I’m also sure it was…
Using my ROG Ally on Windows has always felt like a struggle. The interface is clearly built for traditional desktops, not compact handhelds. Navigating with a joystick feels clunky, touch targets are too small, and something as basic as launching a game can take way more effort than it should. The new unified Xbox app…
Vijayawada: A major security breach came to light at the Kadapa Central Jail, where as many as ten mobile phones were found in the possession of notorious red sanders smuggler Jakir over a span of four months. This incident raised serious concerns about the lapses in prison security and the alleged collusion of jail staff…
I’ve been using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for a week, and I’ve run out of ways to say “It’s so nice.” It’s not essential, or life-changing; it’s nice. It’s an understatement, though. Samsung joins the likes of Honor and Oppo in making a folding phone that’s almost as thin as a regular phone, and…
Tesla’s 2025 has been marked by a perfect storm of leadership instability, operational headwinds, and a rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market. The company’s recent executive exodus—spanning key roles in sales, manufacturing, and policy—has raised critical questions about its ability to maintain momentum in a sector now dominated by fierce competition and shifting consumer preferences….
Summary Zillenials experienced the rise of smart technology in their childhoods without being fully consumed by it. Popular mobile games from the early 2010s like Plants vs. Zombies, Flappy Bird, and Crossy Road are remembered fondly. Games like Where’s My Water? and Cut the Rope captivated zillenials with engaging puzzles and charming characters. I’m thankful…
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Many people want to do a better job monitoring their diet and eating habits, but don’t exactly know where to start. Nunch…
Shah Amanat International Airport authorities have seized foreign-brand cigarettes and mobile phones worth Tk 59 lakh 95 thousand from three inbound passengers arriving in Chattogram from the United Arab Emirates’ Dubai. The contraband items were recovered on Friday night from the passengers travelling on US-Bangla Airlines flight BS 344. The…
Mobile payments have grown from 13 million accounts in 2010 to over 640 million accounts in 2023. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the share of people with mobile money accounts has increased from 12 percent in 2014 to 33 percent in 2021. A study showed that Kenya’s M-PESA system lifted 194,000 households out of extreme poverty. Rapid…