Columbus, OH

On Tuesday, AT&T wireless service went down for some customers, affecting their ability to contact 911 in the event of an emergency.

AT&T just had another outage. Why does this keep happening to them?

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

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DOZENS of Samsung Galaxy device owners are to receive Android 15, Google's big annual update, this autumn. The software update includes 12 brand new features, as well as improvements to existing processes. Camera boost. Of the total 12 new features, there are two camera and photography updates coming, including:. Low...

Huge Android 15 upgrade with 12 new features coming to Samsung phones soon – check full list to see if you’re eligible

Verizon has countered a recent offer from T-Mobile subsidiary Mint Mobile with its own promotional campaign that apparently comes with a 5-year price guarantee. Anyone using T-Mobile’s postpaid service in the United States is being tempted to switch to Verizon’s Visible service in exchange for a lower per-line fee of $15/month. The offer includes taxes and fees and comes with a supposed 5-year price guarantee, but you must bring your own device and commit to an entire year of service. In comparison, Mint is offering $15/month (taxes and fees excluded) with free lines in a time-limited three-month promotional campaign. The campaign is aimed squarely at AT&T and Verizon switchers who bring their own devices and port their numbers over to Mint.

Verizon Goes After T-Mobile Customers With $15/Month Unlimited Data

We’ve been speculating all year that Amazon would start charging for access to Alexa, and we may finally have a timeline. Reuters reports the online retail giant will introduce a paid tier of its smart digital assistant in October. It will be called “Remarkable Alexa,” and Anthropic’s Claude AI will power it up.

Amazon Is Reportedly Closer to Launching Paid Alexa

The Aqara U100 smart lock is discounted this Labor Day for $150. The Aqara U100 smart lock is typically available for $190, but is currently discounted to $150. This smart lock is the most versatile I've tested. It offers a variety of unlocking options, a user-friendly app, and easy integration with Apple Home.

I've tried many smart locks, but the one I keep on my door is $150 this Labor Day

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Elon Musk said Starlink's direct-to-cellular service would provide free emergency services at SpaceX seeks FCC approval for the technology.

Elon Musk says Starlink will let people stranded in the wilderness access emergency services on their phones for free

New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 phones have arrived -- and if you order one now on Samsung's website, you'll get up to $1,200 off with an eligible trade-in, plus a free storage upgrade to the 512GB option (worth $240). Buying a device on Samsung.com will...

Save up to $1,200 on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 phones right now. Here's how

The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is available on Amazon for just $299 ($100 off) during Labor Day week. That makes this already fantastic-value phone even more so. Samsung's Galaxy A35 5G is a well-rounded smartphone for $400. It's frequently on sale for $300. You'll love the two-day battery life, amazing...

The Samsung phone most people should buy in 2024 is only $299 during Labor Day

My job involves testing multiple phones throughout the year. However, the iPhone 15 Pro has been in my pocket, either as a primary or secondary device, since it launched last September. Also: 6 reasons why iOS 18 makes the iPhone 16 a must-upgrade for me. Last year, Apple introduced several...

I used my iPhone 15 Pro without a case for a year. Here's how it looks now

The Nixplay 10-inch smart frame is currently discounted for $130, making it $70 off as a Labor Day deal. The deal only applies to the classic black color. Also: The best Amazon Labor Day deals you can shop now. ZDNET's key takeaways. The Nixplay smart frame retails for $200 and...

This digital photo frame is the perfect gift and it's discounted for $70 off

Your iPhone is already filled with amazing and useful features that help you in your everyday life, and Apple is constantly adding new features with every major software update. One of these new features is coming to the Phone app. When iOS 18 arrives, you’ll be able to record phone...

You Should Know How to Record a Phone Call on Your iPhone

Outkitel is currently selling the C50 for only $169, a $100 discount from the retail price, ahead of Labor Day weekend. The Oukitel C50 is available for purchase now, with specs that make it well worth its $200 price tag. With more than enough horsepower, this $200 Android phone performs...

One of the best cheap Android phones I've tested is not made by Motorola or Samsung

Reports of major data breaches seemingly every week, people are realizing they don't know a whole lot about data security. To become more informed, they're turning to the internet to figure out what these terms being thrown around in our current news cycle really mean. If people are better educated...

The top 10 most-searched data security terms in the US: Can you define them?

The JBL Bar 1000 can be purchased with a subwoofer and two surround speakers for $1,089. At this price point, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better-sounding (and looking) soundbar. The only nit to pick is the surround speaker batteries, which require the occasional charge. For years, my faithful Klipsch...

I swapped my high-end soundbar for a JBL, and it surprised me in the best way

Wyze is making it easier to find out which of your cats knocked over your planter while you were gone. It’s testing a new AI search feature for Cam Unlimited subscribers that lets you search through footage using keywords, rather than scrolling through all recorded events, as spotted by GeekWire.

Wyze’s AI can now search your camera footage so you don’t have to

The Onson 2-in-1 robot vacuum features both vacuum and mop functions to help clean pet hair and dirt. If you've had your eye on a robot vacuum but held off because of the price, you can save $250 on the Onson 2-in-1 robot vacuum right now at Walmart with this Labor Day deal.

This Onson 2-in-1 robot vacuum is $250 off at Walmart for Labor Day

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Labor Day weekend is still making its way around the corner, but there are already plenty of savings to be had on everything from tablets to laptops to TVs to Apple products and more. Major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon are squeezing what's left of the summer season...

The 75+ best Labor Day 2024 deals: Shop Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more

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Verizon is adding satellite texting as soon as this fall, but not for all devices

Another major cell phone company is launching satellite messaging, and it's arriving pretty quickly. In an announcement today, Verizon, the nation's largest wireless provider, says customers...

Verizon is adding satellite texting as soon as this fall, but not for all devices

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