Non mobile technology

Non mobile technology

Gear News of the Week: Apple’s AI Wearable and a Phone That Can Boot Android, Linux, and Windows

The NexPhone is a rugged device powered by a Qualcomm QCM64490 chip with a reportedly long support road map (through 2036), plus 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, and a 6.58-inch, 120-Hz screen refresh rate. There’s a 64-MP camera, wireless charging, and even 5G support. Naturally, this isn’t going to compete with the

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TikTok users freak out over app’s ‘immigration status’ collection — here’s what it means

With the change in TikTok ownership, TikTok users in the U.S. are collectively freaking out over the company’s updated privacy policy after being alerted to the changes through an in-app message. The revised document details the U.S. joint venture’s conditions for using its service, including the specific location information it may collect. Many users are

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The best dumbphone is the one I’m already wearing on my wrist — and it made me return to life more

I haven’t used one exclusively for a long time, but dumbphones do still exist today. You’ve got retro-looking flip phones like the TCL Go Flip that remind me strikingly of my first phone, and then there are keyboard phones like the $499 Clicks Communicator that try to convince you they’re more of a companion to

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Brazen Albanian drug dealers are flogging mobile phones full of customers for £300,000 on social media, Mail investigation finds

Albanian drug dealers are selling mobile phones linked to their customer base on TikTok for more than £300,000, an investigation reveals. Criminal gangs have built up such lucrative ‘lines’ of British users buying drugs via a single phone number that the device itself can be worth many hundreds of thousands of pounds. And they are

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This elite fitness app wants to set you up with a personal coach

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Plenty of fitness apps make hefty promises. Caliber lets the data do the talking. The elite program is one of thousands of platforms offering virtual workout routines and meal-planning advice,

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Chilmark denies Verizon proposed cell service improvements 

A Verizon truck driving down Beach Road in Tisbury. —Eunki Seonwoo Concerns over an unfair advantage to Verizon and its customers led Chilmark officials to deny a proposed infrastructure improvement plan from the company.  On Tuesday, the Chilmark Select board unanimously denied Verizon Wireless’ request to install small cell wireless facility equipment on 14 existing

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The Best Dog Training Apps of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Training a dog can feel like a monumental task. But, like most challenges in the era of smartphones, there’s an app that promises to help. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or looking to refine your pup’s skills, the best dog training apps can make the process more manageable and fit into your busy schedule.

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2 robbed of cell phones in pair of NYC stick-ups down block from Central Park: cops

Two people were robbed of their cell phones at knifepoint in a pair of late Thursday stick-ups on the Upper West Side – just down the block from Central Park, cops said.  In the first heist around 7:15 p.m., a masked menace approached a 29-year-old man inside a building on West 85th Street near Columbus

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’s Song and Dance Number Caps its Horror

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor analyzes ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’, highlighting how the film deviates from traditional zombie tropes to focus on cult dynamics. Ralph Fiennes delivers a standout performance as Dr. Kelson, lip-syncing Iron Maiden’s ‘The Number of the Beast’ to convince a cult he is Satan.

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Meta pauses teen access to AI characters as it develops a specially tailored version

Meta today said that it is pausing teens’ access to its AI characters globally across all its apps. The company mentioned that it is not abandoning its efforts, but wants to develop a special version of an AI character for teens, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. The move comes days before a case against Meta

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Telematics study, Ohio drivers less distracted than US peers

Picture Credit: Shutterstock.com Ohio drivers recorded lower levels of mobile phone interaction while driving than the US average in 2025, according to a company press release from Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT). The telematics provider said its statewide analysis found that drivers in Ohio tapped their phones 7.2% less frequently than the national average over the

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Honor Magic V6 Launch Date Confirmed & Upgrades Rumoured

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor reports Honor’s Magic V6 foldable phone will launch March 1st at MWC Barcelona, targeting Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold dominance with significant upgrades. The device may feature a 200MP camera, 7000mAh+ silicon-carbon battery, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for enhanced performance. Honor aims to

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Verizon No Longer Unlocking Customer Devices After 60 Days

Verizon is pretty much the only company out there that lets you unlock your phone after just 60 days. This was due to an agreement Verizon made when they purchased some network spectrum back in 2008, and later extended in 2021 with the purchase of TracFone. These days, that’s a huge selling point, but now

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Old, used imported mobile phones’ rates set to fall as FBR revises customs values

Apple iPhones are seen inside India’s first Apple retail store during a media preview, a day ahead of its launch in Mumbai, India. — Reuters/File Used iPhones now valued between $95 and $295. Samsung Galaxy phones valued $40 to $255. Rates aim to reflect global resale prices: officials. ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR)

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TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business: What to know

Suranjana Tewari,Asia business correspondentand Lily Jamali,North America technology correspondent Watch: Does TikTok’s US deal threaten the company’s global ambitions? TikTok has closed a deal that will allow the hugely popular short-video app to continue operating in the US, it announced on Thursday. The deal comes after a years-long tussle between Washington and Beijing that began

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Google Play Store not showing Android, Pixel system app updates

In what could be a bug or behavior change, the Google Play Store is not showing available updates for system-level apps if you have automatic updates disabled. Update 1/22/26: Here’s a list of common Google apps that don’t appear in the Pending downloads list, but will show an “Update” when you visit the Play Store

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JBL made a pair of AI-powered practice amps

JBL is trying its hand at something new, with a pair of AI-powered practice amps. The BandBox Solo and BandBox Trio include an onboard Stem AI that purportedly lets you separate or remove vocals and instruments from any music streamed over Bluetooth. So, say you’re a young guitarist learning “Stairway to Heaven” (as one does).

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