I started using my phone's hotspot as backup internet, and it works better than I expected

It has saved me during internet outages more than once ...
Wired

How to Set Up and Use a Burner Phone

Authorities around the world can use your cell phone to track your location and potentially access other sensitive private information about you. One possible protection from this data collection is a ...
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 ...
Victorville Daily Press

Is cell phone use while driving illegal? Here's what state laws say.

MANITOWOC – New teen drivers are often told not to use their cell phones while the vehicle is in drive. Is it a safety measure or illegal? While it may be tempting to pick up your phone while waiting ...
The New York Times

Can Using a Dumber Phone Cure ‘Brain Rot’?

Minimalist gadgets like the new Light Phone III, a smartphone that barely does anything, promise to help us focus. The trade-offs are big. Tech Fix Minimalist gadgets like the new Light Phone III, a ...