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L3Harris, a technology and defense contractor, has secured a $150 million contract from New York State, spanning 20 years. The company will implement communication technology upgrades along the nearly 600-mile New York State Thruway, focusing on interoperability improvements. This new hardware aims to enhance communication among various agencies, especially during high traffic and severe weather […]
A recent study by Reviews.org reveals that the average American spent a significant amount of time on their phone in 2024 adding up to 2.5 months that year. Key findings include that Americans check their phones approximately 205 times a day—about once every five minutes while awake. 81% of people check their phones within 10 […]
CES 2025 showcased cutting-edge gadgets, many of which are already available for purchase or preorder. Here’s a glimpse of standout tech you can buy right now: 1. OnePlus 13 Smartphone ($800): Featuring AI tools, long-term software updates, and wireless charging, this flagship Android phone is a top contender. 2. iFixit Pro Tech Go Toolkit ($50): […]
The Meta smart glasses, created in collaboration with Ray-Ban, were used by Shamsud-Din Jabbar to scout New Orleans’ French Quarter before a deadly truck attack on New Year’s Day that killed 14 people. According to the FBI, Jabbar recorded video using the glasses during a reconnaissance trip on October 31, but he did not activate […]
A study by UT Health San Antonio has shown that a smartphone app, used alongside medication, significantly reduces opioid use and helps retain patients in treatment. The research involved 600 underserved patients, demonstrating a 35% reduction in opioid use for those who used the app with their medication compared to medication alone. The app, developed […]
Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit accusing the company of using its virtual assistant, Siri, to eavesdrop on users without their consent. The class-action lawsuit, filed five years ago, alleged that Siri recorded conversations on iPhones and other devices even when not activated with the trigger phrase “Hey, Siri.” […]
Apple finally introduced RCS support to its iPhones with the iOS 18 update earlier this year, enabling a more modern experience between Apple devices and Android phones. This feature was initially limited to a few US carriers before slowly expanding, and Apple has now revealed a larger list of networks that support this texting standard. Apple updated its […]
When you buy gifts for people you’re supposed to give from the heart, well those days may be coming to an end. Thirty-eight percent of consumers say they have already used generative AI in their shopping journey and used it to shop during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, according to a new survey by Boston […]
Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old STEM prodigy from Connecticut, has secured $11.5 million in funding to install her affordable, virus-combating air filtration system in schools statewide. Collaborating with classmates at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy and University of Connecticut scientists, Shokunbi designed the system using simple materials like furnace filters, cardboard, duct tape, and a box fan, […]
Bluesky is emerging as a promising alternative to traditional social media platforms like X, Threads, and Mastodon. Known for its calmer and more welcoming environment, it saw rapid growth after the U.S. elections, gaining over a million users in a week. Its appeal lies in user-centric features such as customizable algorithms, decentralization, and transparent moderation […]
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