We gave my grandma an iPhone when she was 80. I learned a lot about her from what she started watching on YouTube.

After my grandmother became hooked on YouTube Shorts, I realized it was more than entertainment — it was a glimpse of the ...

When my kids got their first phones at 10, I made them sign a physical contract. They're teenagers now, and it's still binding.

I gave my kids a cellphone at 10, but they had to agree to and sign a strict contract. They had to understand they were renting the phones from me.
ZDNet

How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fix dead spots at home

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Consumer Reports

How an Old-School Flip Phone Changed My Life

When I bought the Nokia 2780 Flip—a bare-bones device frequently recommended by “dumb phone” devotees—I wanted it to be bad. Ideally, it would be clunky to hold, tediously slow, and devoid of the kind ...
The Shreveport Times

Should Louisiana fine pedestrians using cell phones on crosswalks?

A Louisiana bill proposed fining pedestrians $25 for using cell phones in crosswalks. The bill's sponsor aimed to promote public safety and situational awareness. It faced bipartisan opposition, with ...
talkandroid.com

Still using your old Android phone? Experts warn a billion devices are now dangerously exposed

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Are you still ...
TechCrunch

Google is using old news reports and AI to predict flash floods

Flash floods are among the deadliest weather events in the world, killing more than 5,000 people each year. They’re also among the most difficult to predict. But Google thinks it has cracked that ...
AOL

You're Probably Using The Wrong USB-C Phone Charger - Here's Why

If it feels like all of your devices use USB-C now, you're not wrong — especially after Apple switched to the standard with the iPhone 15 series. But finding the right USB-C charger can still be a ...
WRAL

Study: Students spend a third of their school day on their phones, without strong cellphone policy

A new study shows students in schools in states without firm cellphone policies spend a third of their school day on their phones. The results detail the magnitude of a problem education leaders, ...
Android Police

Using my phone one-handed used to be awkward until I made these tweaks

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...
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DIY portable power generator: Step-by-step guide to charging phones & USB devices

DIY portable power generator: Step-by-step guide to charging phones & USB devices Posted: March 4, 2026 | Last updated: March 4, 2026 Discover how to create a homemade portable power generator using ...
AOL

Turn An Old Cooler Into An Incredible DIY Water Feature For Your Garden

Hands lift the lid off a white styrofoam cooler - Chirayu/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Do you have an old Styrofoam cooler left over from an impromptu beach ...