Mobile Phones on Bridges Can be Used to Assess Structural Integrity
Vibrational data from smartphones in cars driving over bridges could help inform on their structural integrity, increasing their lifespan 30%.
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Smartphones 'Can Boost Memory Skills' by Freeing Up Our Brains to Remember Other Things
Scientists say that rather than making us lazy or forgetful, the digital devices provide a valuable service of storing information.
Stranger Finds Phone in a River and Tracks Down Owner to Return Sentimental Photos
A phone lost adrift on the River Wye in Gloucestershire was found 10 months by a stranger who restored it, and tracked down the owner.
Researchers Develop Glowscope that Turns Smartphone into Sensitive Microscope Normally Costing $100,000
The resolution they say is around one-thousandth of a millimeter, but the cost reduction could literally be hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Stranded in Snow He Uses His iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature to Lead First Responders Right to Him
The iPhone 14 and related OS have two important safety features to consider this winter, the Crash Detection and Emergency SOS calls.
Diver Cleaning Ocean Floor Finds New iPhone Still Working in Waterproof Bag-And Returns it to Owner
Alex was able to charge the phone and talk with the person's emergency contact, returning the phone while amassing 3 million views on TikTok.
More Teens Than You Think Understand the Positive and Negative Aspects of Smartphones-Survey
72% of the teens surveyed said they often feel 'peaceful' without their smartphone, while only 44% said it gives them a kind of anxiety.
Why 68 Percent of Americans Feel Good About Eating Alone
A new poll of Americans found the average adult eats alone 7.4 times a week—but many call it a good thing because their phone lets them chat with friends.
Woman Reunited With Last Text Messages From Late Father Thanks to Diver Who Found Her Long-Lost Phone
It has been one year since Erica Bennett lost her phone—but thanks to an eagle-eyed diver, she can finally read use it to read the last texts from her dad.
How Tourist Selfies Have Helped to Protect This Adorable Threatened Species
With tourists flocking to take pictures of these cute Australian quokkas, conservationists say the selfies have helped raise awareness for the marsupials.
'Good Samaritan' App That Alerts Nearby Users to Medical Emergencies Has Saved Thousands
If a person is in the throes of cardiac arrest, then every minute counts - and that's why this app is recruiting volunteer Good Samaritans to help.
Restaurant Offers Free Pizzas in Exchange for Groups Giving Up Their Phones During a Meal
As a means of bringing family and friends together over a hot meal, this California restaurant offers free pizzas to patrons who put away their phones.
Irishmen Without Phones Reunited With Tourist Pic After Asking Woman to Put It On Internet for Them to Find
Within hours of posting a photo of three Irish friends to social media, Twitter users were successfully able to identify the men.
New COVID-19 'Citizen Science' Project Lets Any Adult with a Smartphone Help Fight Coronavirus
Researchers from the University of California San Francisco are asking adults to help them fight the novel coronavirus by downloading this smartphone app.
Engineer Makes a DIY Cell Phone With Rotary Dial So She Doesn't Have to Use a Smartphone
Rather than learn to live with a smartphone, this engineer designed her own cell phone with a rotary dial-and she is helping others to make their own.
World's Smelliest Fruit Could Charge Your Mobile Phone in 'Exceptional' Way, Says New Research
The world's most infamously pungent fruit could one day be a speedy and inexpensive power source for your electronic devices.
Portable Lab You Plug into Your Phone Can Diagnose Illnesses Like Coronavirus
Not only is the at-home spit test device inexpensive to make, it can also test for every illness ranging from HIV and coronavirus to depression.
Researchers On Brink of Delivering Energy-Dense Battery That Will Power Your Phone for 5 Days Straight
If implemented on a wider scale, these batteries could keep your cell phone and electric vehicle charged for days at a time.
Dutch Woman Shows Up to Surprise New Football 'Bros' After Amusing Cell Phone Mishap
A Dutch woman showed up at a tailgate party to surprise her some football 'bros' after amusing cell phone mishap ropes her into Buffalo Bills group chat.
Compassionate Texting System Allows You to Send Kind Messages to Frontline Heroes-and Get Them in Return
The free Text for Humanity service now allows you to send a compassionate message to a healthcare worker anywhere in the world-and get one in return.
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