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  1. Not much done so far today, mowed the lawn and fed m'self. I will need to clean up the kitchen before it gets classified as a Superfund site.
    Ordered internet from AT&T, a replacement for my Verizon 5G, the big step towards cutting costs. We had Verizon everything, even some TV services through them, but with my husband's passing, I've been looking at alternatives. For the last few months I've been using his number on Tello as a test, since I use a lot data there, and it has to be reliable, and its been just that and cheap. Once the new net is in place, I'll transfer my personal number over and retire his, and cancel everything Verizon.
    Oh, and as you can see from the pic, I've moved my watch back to my left wrist. Sometimes the metal buckles make my wrist break out, but this doesn't have any, so it should be fine. It is however a bit loose on this wrist, so I guess I'll have to order medium (155mm) for my left and stay with large (165mm) for the right.
    All that's left is to set things up with the AC company.


    #Today #Life #Internet #Cell-Phone #Phone #Chores
  2. Cell phone users can't stop incriminating themselves

    But it was Richins' less innocuous online searches that helped a jury find her guilty of murdering her husband Eric via fentanyl overdose—and of hoping to collect life insurance policies she had opened in his name but without his knowledge.

    arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20

  3. Cell phone users can't stop incriminating themselves

    But it was Richins' less innocuous online searches that helped a jury find her guilty of murdering her husband Eric via fentanyl overdose—and of hoping to collect life insurance policies she had opened in his name but without his knowledge.
    #privacy #cellphone

    arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20

  4. Last night about an hour before bed I turned off my phone.

    Its funny how many times you (at least me) mindlessly check it. After a while the need for it slowly slows and then theres this weird sense of.. I dunno how to describe it..freedom? Like not wearing a car seatbelt.. like some invisible cage is lifted.. weird. In a good way.

    I might start doin that more.

    #cellphone
    #psychology
    #randomness

  5. Age Verification is Now Mutating into General ID

    Surveillance creep is once again striking in the age verification debate. This is happening at the FCC this time.

    freezenet.ca/age-verification-

    #Censorship #News #Privacy #Security #AgeVerification #CellPhone #FCC #US

  6. Age Verification is Now Mutating into General ID

    Surveillance creep is once again striking in the age verification debate. This is happening at the FCC this time.

    freezenet.ca/age-verification-

    #Censorship #News #Privacy #Security #AgeVerification #CellPhone #FCC #US

  7. Age Verification is Now Mutating into General ID

    Surveillance creep is once again striking in the age verification debate. This is happening at the FCC this time.

    freezenet.ca/age-verification-

    #Censorship #News #Privacy #Security #AgeVerification #CellPhone #FCC #US

  8. Age Verification is Now Mutating into General ID

    Surveillance creep is once again striking in the age verification debate. This is happening at the FCC this time.

    freezenet.ca/age-verification-

    #Censorship #News #Privacy #Security #AgeVerification #CellPhone #FCC #US

  9. Age Verification is Now Mutating into General ID

    Surveillance creep is once again striking in the age verification debate. This is happening at the FCC this time.

    freezenet.ca/age-verification-

    #Censorship #News #Privacy #Security #AgeVerification #CellPhone #FCC #US

  10. "Perhaps the first act of resistance is embarrassingly small: to notice its reach. The hand moving before the mind has consented. The little reflex at the first hint of discomfort. The way we flee a pause as though it were danger. Not to shame ourselves, but to ask: what am I asking the phone to do for me right now? Entertain me? Rescue me? Sedate me? Reassure me that I exist?"

    #cellphone #phone #addiction

    3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/

  11. Smart Phone Bans in schools failed to positively impact academic outcomes based on research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

    Strict phone bans resulted in a meaningful decline in student cellphone us - duh! But test scores have not increased on average, and at first, banning phones led to higher suspension rates.

    The research included more than 40,000 schools between 2019 and 2026. Over time, students in schools with strict bans reported a greater sense of personal well-being, however, the bans did not improve student attendance or perceptions of online bullying. nytimes.com/2026/05/04/us/did- #SmartPhones #PhoneBans #Mobility #Students #Academics #CellPhone #Disicpline #Suspensions #OnlineBullying #SocialMedia

  12. Smart Phone Bans in schools failed to positively impact academic outcomes based on research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

    Strict phone bans resulted in a meaningful decline in student cellphone us - duh! But test scores have not increased on average, and at first, banning phones led to higher suspension rates.

    The research included more than 40,000 schools between 2019 and 2026. Over time, students in schools with strict bans reported a greater sense of personal well-being, however, the bans did not improve student attendance or perceptions of online bullying. nytimes.com/2026/05/04/us/did- #SmartPhones #PhoneBans #Mobility #Students #Academics #CellPhone #Disicpline #Suspensions #OnlineBullying #SocialMedia

  13. Smart Phone Bans in schools failed to positively impact academic outcomes based on research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

    Strict phone bans resulted in a meaningful decline in student cellphone us - duh! But test scores have not increased on average, and at first, banning phones led to higher suspension rates.

    The research included more than 40,000 schools between 2019 and 2026. Over time, students in schools with strict bans reported a greater sense of personal well-being, however, the bans did not improve student attendance or perceptions of online bullying. nytimes.com/2026/05/04/us/did- #SmartPhones #PhoneBans #Mobility #Students #Academics #CellPhone #Disicpline #Suspensions #OnlineBullying #SocialMedia

  14. Smart Phone Bans in schools failed to positively impact academic outcomes based on research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

    Strict phone bans resulted in a meaningful decline in student cellphone us - duh! But test scores have not increased on average, and at first, banning phones led to higher suspension rates.

    The research included more than 40,000 schools between 2019 and 2026. Over time, students in schools with strict bans reported a greater sense of personal well-being, however, the bans did not improve student attendance or perceptions of online bullying. nytimes.com/2026/05/04/us/did- #SmartPhones #PhoneBans #Mobility #Students #Academics #CellPhone #Disicpline #Suspensions #OnlineBullying #SocialMedia

  15. Smart Phone Bans in schools failed to positively impact academic outcomes based on research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

    Strict phone bans resulted in a meaningful decline in student cellphone us - duh! But test scores have not increased on average, and at first, banning phones led to higher suspension rates.

    The research included more than 40,000 schools between 2019 and 2026. Over time, students in schools with strict bans reported a greater sense of personal well-being, however, the bans did not improve student attendance or perceptions of online bullying. nytimes.com/2026/05/04/us/did-

  16. #Africa’s #cellphone towers turn to #solar as diesel costs surge

    By ALLAN OLINGO, Updated 12:04 AM EDT, May 2, 2026

    NAIROBI, #Kenya (AP) — "Rising diesel prices linked to the Iran war are adding urgency to a shift already underway across Africa to move cellphone towers off #FossilFuels and onto #SolarPower.

    "Diesel, which powers the majority of Africa’s roughly 500,000 telecommunications towers, has become more expensive and sometimes harder to secure in recent weeks as global fuel markets tightened following the conflict. Several African countries that rely heavily on imported fuel have reported price spikes and supply disruptions, prompting governments and companies to reassess energy strategies.

    "The transition to cleaner power for the towers that provide cellphone service predates the latest price shocks, driven by cost pressures and climate goals. But the war in the Middle East has accelerated the push.

    " 'Diesel has always been a major cost, but recent global events have made it even more volatile,' said Lande Abudu, senior energy specialist for Africa at GSMA, a global industry organization representing mobile operators. “That strengthens the case for solar and hybrid solutions.' "

    Read more:
    apnews.com/article/solar-tower

    #SolarPunkSunday #RenewablesNow #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower

  17. #Africa’s #cellphone towers turn to #solar as diesel costs surge

    By ALLAN OLINGO, Updated 12:04 AM EDT, May 2, 2026

    NAIROBI, #Kenya (AP) — "Rising diesel prices linked to the Iran war are adding urgency to a shift already underway across Africa to move cellphone towers off #FossilFuels and onto #SolarPower.

    "Diesel, which powers the majority of Africa’s roughly 500,000 telecommunications towers, has become more expensive and sometimes harder to secure in recent weeks as global fuel markets tightened following the conflict. Several African countries that rely heavily on imported fuel have reported price spikes and supply disruptions, prompting governments and companies to reassess energy strategies.

    "The transition to cleaner power for the towers that provide cellphone service predates the latest price shocks, driven by cost pressures and climate goals. But the war in the Middle East has accelerated the push.

    " 'Diesel has always been a major cost, but recent global events have made it even more volatile,' said Lande Abudu, senior energy specialist for Africa at GSMA, a global industry organization representing mobile operators. “That strengthens the case for solar and hybrid solutions.' "

    Read more:
    apnews.com/article/solar-tower

    #SolarPunkSunday #RenewablesNow #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower

  18. #Africa’s #cellphone towers turn to #solar as diesel costs surge

    By ALLAN OLINGO, Updated 12:04 AM EDT, May 2, 2026

    NAIROBI, #Kenya (AP) — "Rising diesel prices linked to the Iran war are adding urgency to a shift already underway across Africa to move cellphone towers off #FossilFuels and onto #SolarPower.

    "Diesel, which powers the majority of Africa’s roughly 500,000 telecommunications towers, has become more expensive and sometimes harder to secure in recent weeks as global fuel markets tightened following the conflict. Several African countries that rely heavily on imported fuel have reported price spikes and supply disruptions, prompting governments and companies to reassess energy strategies.

    "The transition to cleaner power for the towers that provide cellphone service predates the latest price shocks, driven by cost pressures and climate goals. But the war in the Middle East has accelerated the push.

    " 'Diesel has always been a major cost, but recent global events have made it even more volatile,' said Lande Abudu, senior energy specialist for Africa at GSMA, a global industry organization representing mobile operators. “That strengthens the case for solar and hybrid solutions.' "

    Read more:
    apnews.com/article/solar-tower

    #SolarPunkSunday #RenewablesNow #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower

  19. #Africa’s #cellphone towers turn to #solar as diesel costs surge

    By ALLAN OLINGO, Updated 12:04 AM EDT, May 2, 2026

    NAIROBI, #Kenya (AP) — "Rising diesel prices linked to the Iran war are adding urgency to a shift already underway across Africa to move cellphone towers off #FossilFuels and onto #SolarPower.

    "Diesel, which powers the majority of Africa’s roughly 500,000 telecommunications towers, has become more expensive and sometimes harder to secure in recent weeks as global fuel markets tightened following the conflict. Several African countries that rely heavily on imported fuel have reported price spikes and supply disruptions, prompting governments and companies to reassess energy strategies.

    "The transition to cleaner power for the towers that provide cellphone service predates the latest price shocks, driven by cost pressures and climate goals. But the war in the Middle East has accelerated the push.

    " 'Diesel has always been a major cost, but recent global events have made it even more volatile,' said Lande Abudu, senior energy specialist for Africa at GSMA, a global industry organization representing mobile operators. “That strengthens the case for solar and hybrid solutions.' "

    Read more:
    apnews.com/article/solar-tower

    #SolarPunkSunday #RenewablesNow #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower

  20. #Africa’s #cellphone towers turn to #solar as diesel costs surge

    By ALLAN OLINGO, Updated 12:04 AM EDT, May 2, 2026

    NAIROBI, #Kenya (AP) — "Rising diesel prices linked to the Iran war are adding urgency to a shift already underway across Africa to move cellphone towers off #FossilFuels and onto #SolarPower.

    "Diesel, which powers the majority of Africa’s roughly 500,000 telecommunications towers, has become more expensive and sometimes harder to secure in recent weeks as global fuel markets tightened following the conflict. Several African countries that rely heavily on imported fuel have reported price spikes and supply disruptions, prompting governments and companies to reassess energy strategies.

    "The transition to cleaner power for the towers that provide cellphone service predates the latest price shocks, driven by cost pressures and climate goals. But the war in the Middle East has accelerated the push.

    " 'Diesel has always been a major cost, but recent global events have made it even more volatile,' said Lande Abudu, senior energy specialist for Africa at GSMA, a global industry organization representing mobile operators. “That strengthens the case for solar and hybrid solutions.' "

    Read more:
    apnews.com/article/solar-tower

    #SolarPunkSunday #RenewablesNow #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower

  21. And can I just say how sad I am LG no longer makes cell phones?

    Ive got an oldass LG phone I use for projects. Its been sitting on my workbench for *months*. I think.. well.. better plug that in.. screen blinks.. 100% charge. Turned off it lost 0% charge over months.

    #LG
    #cellphone
    #GoneTooSoon

  22. FYI: Samsung is discontinuing its Messages app, and people are having to migrate to Google Messages, which uses considerably more storage (from 185 MB to 31 GB in my case).

    This maxed out my storage, and I had to do some rushed cleaning just to get functionality.

    Be sure you have at least 40 GB of free storage before migrating from Samsung Messages to Google Messages.

    #Samsung #Google #Cellphone #Messages #Storage

    samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-me

  23. FYI: Samsung is discontinuing its Messages app, and people are having to migrate to Google Messages, which uses considerably more storage (from 185 MB to 31 GB in my case).

    This maxed out my storage, and I had to do some rushed cleaning just to get functionality.

    Be sure you have at least 40 GB of free storage before migrating from Samsung Messages to Google Messages.

    #Samsung #Google #Cellphone #Messages #Storage

    samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-me

  24. In 1928, a woman was caught on camera at a Charlie Chaplin movie premiere holding what looks exactly like a cell phone. She's talking into it. Walking. Alone. In 1928. No one has ever been able to explain this footage.

    #timetraveler #1928 #charlchaplin #cellphone #unexplained #glitchinthematrix #horror #scary #creepy #fyp #quietcipher #paranormal #mystery #conspiracy

  25. Nowości z krainy gruzu. Prezentowana wcześniej Nokia 1110 dostała nową obudowę od 2310 - przypadkiem przeczytałem, że pasują, a w zamawianej za bezcen ostatniej paczce martwiaków trafiła się taka oto niebieska w ładnym stanie. Dużo bardziej mi się podoba niż oryginalny szary plastik.

    Dawca jest częściowo martwy, jakieś oznaki życia daje, ale ma problem z ekranem. Nie zależało mi na tym modelu, więc nie będę się nim zajmował.

    I przypadkiem, nawet niedawno po tym, jak pisałem o komórkach na baterie paluszki, dorwałem za kolejny bezcen Alcatela One Touch Max (wspominałem wtedy, że OT w ogóle są rzadkie i albo pierońsko drogie, albo zgruzowane ponad sens naprawy). A tu proszę.

    Niestety, bateria się wylała i kwas zeżarł jeden styk od zasilania. Akurat TEN, który miał znaczenie przy zasilaniu paluszkami. Gniazda nie dało się wylutować ani wyjąć, więc cały wczorajszy wieczór dokonywałem cudów zręczności, usiłując dosztukować brakujący styk z kawałka taniej sondy od multimetru i nóżki od opornika i polutować to z kikutem styku na płytce.

    Ale w końcu się udało i sposób, w jaki zostałem powitany, wynagrodził mi cały trud :D Możecie go zobaczyć na zdjęciu.

    Niestety, jest problem. Telefon ma simlock na czeską sieć. Ściągnięcie go po 27 latach od daty produkcji jest niemożliwe, nie ma już ani kabli do połączenia z PC, ani software'u (do Nokii się jeszcze znajdzie). Chyba najprościej będzie kupić czeską kartę na alledrogo i doładowywać co jakiś czas, nie planuję go jakoś bardzo intensywnie używać.
    #telefon #komorka #cellphone #retrotech #nokia #alcatel

  26. Amazon To Launch A New AI Phone Called Transformer - Ep. 131 #amazon #transformer #smartphone #cellphone

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    #business #businessnews #tbbtn #youtube #shorts #reels #tiktoks #vids #fyp

  27. Get free ice cream at Chick-fil-A if you do unusual family-friendly activity

    Chick-Fil-A’s cell phone coop encourages families to be present with each other at meal time. One fast-food chain really gives a cluck about table manners. Select Chick-fil-A locations have implemented a…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #BradWilliams #cellphone #chick-fil-a #FoodTopics #freeicecream
    diningandcooking.com/2587135/g