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Dr. Haridopolos warns about screen time's impact on kids' health

July 19, 2026

Dr. Haridopolos warns about screen time's impact on kids' health

National Health Communications Director Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos outlines the surgeon general's warning on the harmful effects of screen time.

Google turns old phones into cloud servers

July 9, 2026

Google turns old phones into cloud servers

Google says UC San Diego plans to launch a 2,000 Pixel phone data center in fall 2026, turning retired smartphone motherboards into low-carbon servers.

Hi Mom text scam: How to spot fake emergency texts

July 5, 2026

Hi Mom text scam: How to spot fake emergency texts

The "Hi Mom" smishing scam uses a fake family emergency text to trick parents into replying, then escalates to requests for money or verification codes.

Stolen iPhones fuel scary passcode scam

June 12, 2026

Stolen iPhones fuel scary passcode scam

Criminals use fake Apple pages, smishing texts and Telegram tools to trick stolen iPhone owners into revealing passcodes for quick device resale.

America’s baby bust may be linked to the iPhone, study says

June 12, 2026

America’s baby bust may be linked to the iPhone, study says

A new study suggests the iPhone may account for up to 52% of the decline in U.S. birth rates after 2007 by changing how young people socialize and date.

Android fake call detection warns you about scams

June 7, 2026

Android fake call detection warns you about scams

Android's new fake call detection feature warns users when scammers spoof trusted contacts' numbers and use AI voice tools to impersonate loved ones.

Could your Samsung phone replace your passport?

June 3, 2026

Could your Samsung phone replace your passport?

Samsung ID with CLEAR turns your Galaxy phone into a digital ID for airport security, but experts say you should still carry your physical passport.

Power ranking the top 5 weirdest things left in Ubers from breast milk to a picture of Donny Osmond

June 2, 2026

Power ranking the top 5 weirdest things left in Ubers from breast milk to a picture of Donny Osmond

Uber released its 2026 Lost & Found Index, and the most unique forgotten items include two trees, a mini fridge, marbles, and breast milk.

Foreign enemies have a shockingly simple way to track US troops overseas, lawmakers warn

June 2, 2026

Foreign enemies have a shockingly simple way to track US troops overseas, lawmakers warn

Lawmakers warn the Pentagon has failed to protect military personnel from adversaries exploiting commercially available cell phone location data.

Big Tech is through harming our children — this is our time to fight back

May 31, 2026

Big Tech is through harming our children — this is our time to fight back

America's hands-off approach to Big Tech is ending as lawsuits, state legislatures and federal bills target platforms harming children's mental health.