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Non mobile technology

Kansas cell phone ban sparks fierce debate over safety, local control

TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) – A Kansas bill banning cell phone sin schools has ignited debate over student safety and local control. Senate President Ty Masterson announced on Wednesday, Feb. 18, that he is fast-tracking a bill that would bar students from using personal devices during school hours. Senate Bill 302 was moved on Tuesday from

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Want to limit doomscrolling social media apps? There’s a simple trick for that

The average person spends around 145 minutes on social media every day—more than 2.5 hours. Among other issues, spending that amount of time on social apps can lead to feelings of anxiety or depression, according to UC Davis. There are several steps you can take to resolve this problem, including deleting the apps from your

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Android gaming has to be taken seriously after this — this liquid-cooled Chinese phone just ran the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077, and I’m shocked

Cyberpunk 2077 is now fully playable on the RedMagic 11 Pro Android phone The game runs above 30fps when using FSR Frame Generation via PC emulation This means high-end Android phones are now capable of AAA gaming Handheld PC gaming has come a long way over the years, with the Steam Deck placing it back

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A startup called Germ becomes the first private messenger that launches directly from Bluesky’s app

Here’s something that you’ve never seen on Big Tech social platforms: the decentralized open social network Bluesky has integrated new technology from a startup called Germ Network in order to bring end-to-end encrypted (E2E) messaging to the Bluesky app. The move makes Germ DM the first private messenger that can be launched natively within the

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iOS 26.4 adds support for a new category of CarPlay apps

Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that Apple was preparing to update CarPlay with support for voice-based interactions in AI apps like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. As of this week’s release of iOS 26.4 beta 1, that support has officially arrived. Here’s how it works. iOS 26.4 adds a new category of CarPlay app For

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One Of The Best Streaming Apps Might Be Coming To Apple CarPlay Very Soon

José Adorno/BGR With the first beta of iOS 26.4 now available, X user Aaron found references that the Apple TV app is coming to Apple CarPlay. Besides that, 9to5Mac found references that the already-announced “Video In Car” feature, which Apple unveiled during the WWDC 2025 keynote, is

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I developed an app without code in seconds — it’s my favorite Google experiment yet

My dreams of becoming a pro-level developer have unsuccessfully never gone beyond basic HTML. I can structure a page and close my tags properly. But anything concerning Python and full-stack frameworks has proven impossible for my neurodivergence. Google’s experimental AI tool has revived my hope. Opal removes most of the technical friction involved in coding

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YouTube suffers major outrage across US; Google issues statement | Technology News

YouTube suffered a widespread outage on Tuesday, halting video access for users across multiple countries, including India and the United States. Hundreds of thousands reported failures to load videos and use related services amid the disruption. Early in the disruption, Google acknowledged the issue in a public statement from TeamYouTube, stating, “We’re aware some of

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Japan transport ministry to ban in-flight charging of mobile phones from battery packs as early as April to prevent fires, NHK reports

Delayed Japan Exchange 01:30:00 2026-02-18 am EST 5-day change 1st Jan Change 3,385.00 JPY +0.42% +2.36% +13.63% Published on 02/17/2026 at 11:08 pm EST Reuters © Reuters – 2026 DurationAuto.2 months3 months6 months9 months1 year2 years5 years10 yearsMax. PeriodDayWeek ANA Holdings Inc is a Japan-based holding company principally engaged in the aviation business. The Company

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YouTube down in US: Company gives ‘final update’, explains what caused the outage

YouTube (representative image) Thousands of YouTube users in the US and other countries worldwide faced problems accessing the video platform. The outage impacted YouTube.com, the YouTube app, YouTube Music, Kids, and TV with Downdetector reporting more than 2,40,000 reports at the peak in the US. In India, around 17,000 reports were registered. YouTube was quick

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YouTube down — live updates on major outage affecting both the app and the website

Refresh 2026-02-18T02:59:01.893Z Further clarification from Google (Image credit: Google) As the number of reported issues continues to drop just below 10,000 on Down Detector, I wanted to share this message posted to the official YouTube Google support account. TLDR: The homepage seems to be back up, but folks are still reporting issues logging in to

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theNET | Reducing the privacy risks of third-party apps

Strategies for preventing breaches and mitigating damage Third-party applications have always presented some level of security and privacy risk. Attackers recognize that software vulnerabilities provide inroads to sensitive data. But the growing use of and heavy reliance on SaaS offerings and increasing integrations of apps have amplified the problem: Attackers now have more vulnerabilities to

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Ramona Unified trustees OK policy allowing high schoolers to use cell phone at lunch – San Diego Union-Tribune

Ramona Unified School District trustees approved revisions to a mobile communication devices policy that will allow high school students to use their cell phones during lunch and passing periods. Trustees voted 3-1 in favor of the new policy at their Feb. 12 meeting, with Maya Phillips opposed and Rodger Dohm absent. Expectations for elementary and

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Apple Removes iTunes Movies and TV Shows Apps in tvOS 26.4

With tvOS 26.4, Apple has removed the dedicated iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps that listed content available for purchase. Buying movies and TV shows can be done through the Apple TV app instead. Apple started phasing out the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps back in 2023, redirecting users to the ‌Apple

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Dating Apps May Compromise Your Data – The Oracle

Match Group owns many different dating apps which have struggled from this large-scale data leak. – Graphic by Miguel Ortiz It’s the season of love and connection! Students across campus and the world are using apps like Hinge, Tinder and OkCupid to start a connection with those in their area. However, for some, a different

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Peak Design’s crossbody and wristlet phone straps are here

There’s major buzz around smartphone crossbody straps and wristlets, and it has been building up for a few years now. I’ve tested straps and cases from third-party brands like Casetify, MOFT, and Otterbox over the past couple of smartphone release cycles, but the trend really came to a head when Apple released its official Crossbody

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Hyundai Secures #2 Spot in US EV Market Amid First Industry Slump in a Decade

Despite a cooling U.S. electric vehicle market, Hyundai Motor Group has solidified its position as the leading alternative to Tesla. While the industry saw its first annual decline in ten years, Hyundai and Kia’s combined performance propelled them to a dominant second-place finish, outperforming domestic giants like Ford and GM in the race for electrification. Hyundai-Kia: The Powerhouse

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Now Playing Pixel Feature Getting its Own Android App

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Google’s popular ‘Now Playing’ feature, which automatically identifies background music on Pixel phones, is being converted into a dedicated app for broader Android availability. Tech Advisor reports this change was discovered in Android System Intelligence version B.21, suggesting non-Google Android phones will soon access this functionality. The

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