Smartphones - Page 2

May 13, 2026

Apple’s $250M Siri settlement: Are you owed cash?

Apple settled a class-action lawsuit for $250 million over claims it overpromised Siri and Apple Intelligence features on newer iPhone models.

May 6, 2026

SIM swap scam drained Florida woman's bank account in minutes

SIM swap scams let hackers steal your phone number and drain accounts in minutes. Learn how one woman was targeted and how to protect yourself.

April 30, 2026

Are insurance apps watching you?

Insurance apps promise savings but may access your driving, location and health data. Find out how to control permissions and protect your privacy.

April 28, 2026

Former Nebraska senator battling cancer warns people have 'stopped making babies'

Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse lamented a global birth rate crisis on "60 Minutes," saying richer societies have largely stopped having sex and making babies.

April 26, 2026

You could get paid from Google’s Android data lawsuit

A $135 million settlement claims Google's Android system allegedly transferred cellular data in the background without users knowing or consenting.

April 25, 2026

Nation’s second largest school district moves to limit kids’ screen time

Los Angeles Unified School District passed a resolution to limit student laptop and tablet use in classrooms and incentivize pen-and-paper assignments.

April 22, 2026

Robots beat humans in half marathon

In Beijing, a humanoid robot named Lightning finished a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly 7 minutes.

April 19, 2026

iPhone and Samsung flashlight tricks you should know

Your iPhone and Samsung phone flashlights have hidden controls for brightness, beam width and voice commands that most people have never tried.

April 18, 2026

Restaurants ban diners' phones during meals as no-scroll trend grows: Put it away or else

From locked phone pouches to free ice cream incentives, restaurants nationwide are experimenting with ways to get diners off their devices and back to the table.

April 14, 2026

Phone-free restaurants are trending across the US

Phone-free restaurants are growing across the U.S., with bars and eateries asking diners to put devices away. Gen Z is driving the shift, per a 2025 survey.