Copper lines cut in Portola Valley. Courtesy of the town of Portola Valley. Many residents throughout the Portola Valley said they lost internet, phone or cell service for days. The reason: a series of copper wire thefts. Since February, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has received five reports of copper wire and cable theft … Read more
We’ve all been there – phone at 8%, sweating in the last hour of the day. So when I put my hands on the Poco X8 Pro Max and its incredible 8,500 mAh battery, I wanted to know: does a big battery really change the way you live with your phone? For context, that’s twice … Read more
Magnetic devices are designed for the MagSafe, Qi2, and Pixelsnap ecosystems. All phones that support these features also support wireless charging, and there is a general understanding that magnetism benefits those looking for wireless charging devices a lot. As important as a magnetic wireless charger is, it’s not the only reason to look for natural … Read more
Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images Apple CEO Tim Cook may have surprised at least the viewers of “Good Morning America” in a recent interview on the show when technology suggests that people can benefit from spending less time using their digital devices. As People reported, when speaking with host … Read more
Recently, I had to set up a phone for my elderly parent, and some of the pre-installed apps were too difficult for them to use, especially on their old Android phone. Mainly I needed to find a lightweight browser, a basic keyboard that matched their typing style, and, of course, a messaging app that was … Read more