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They discover that Jack's cell phone, stored in his breast pocket, saved him from the alien attack. While climbing to a lookout point, they investigate a translucent structure growing out of the ground nearby. On discovering that their phones have regained signal, they check for information and call 911. While they are distracted, the structure ...
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, people left without power or cell service are transforming their iPhones into satellite phones. Several social-media posts have urged those affected by Hurricane ...
Over 5 billion phones were estimated to be thrown away in 2022, according to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment forum. Alleviating the environmental cost of smartphones
New drivers in 38 states and DC are not permitted to use cell phones behind the wheel. In the United Kingdom, any phone use while in control of a vehicle (which includes instructing or accompanying a learner driver) without a hands-free system carries a minimum £200 fine and license penalties, including when the vehicle is stationary. [62]
To put it plainly, cell phones are useful for “any situation outside of the school day when kids are without their parents and might need to get in touch,” says Kelman. 2. Safety
People using smartphones while walking People using phones while walking. Safety hazards have been noted due to pedestrians walking slowly and without attention to their surroundings because they are focused upon their smartphones. Texting pedestrians may trip over curbs, walk out in front of cars and bump into other walkers.
Use technology to your advantage: Most cell phones have free safe driving features that help prevent drivers from using their phones while driving. Apple has Driving Focus, which when activated ...
Two decades of evolution of mobile phones, from a 1992 Motorola DynaTAC 8000X to the 2014 iPhone 6 Plus. A mobile phone, or cell phone, [a] is a portable telephone that allows users to make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while moving within a designated telephone service area, unlike fixed-location phones (landline phones).