Thursday, April 30, 2015

Apple Says Not to Keep Your Phone in Your Pocket



What do you think of the physics of this discussion?   Any truth to the danger risks described here??   Especially see the comments down below. Excellent discussion of hadrons vs atoms and effects on living tissues.  

It seems to me that there is enough evidence to be concerned -- not conclusive evidence and I'd love to see more independent research -- but perhaps enough to wear a goofy belt clip to avoid risks.  Maybe you should study this as part of your research??



Friday, April 10, 2015

ASamsung hopes to reverse dimming fortunes with Galaxy S6

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Samsung hopes to reverse dimming fortunes with Galaxy S6

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - When Samsung dubbed development of its latest smartphones "Project Zero," it was sounding a note of desperation as sales tumbled and it lost pole position in the crucial Chinese market to rivals Xiaomi and Apple.

The results of its overhaul, the flagship Galaxy S6 smartphone and the S6 Edge, go on sale in 20 countries on Friday. Samsung, which said "Project Zero"...

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PC sales declined _ but a return to growth in 2016

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PC sales declined _ again _ in first quarter

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Weak demand for desktop computers caused PC sales to plunge again in the first quarter of this year, reflecting the industry's ongoing struggles with the shift to smartphones, tablets and other mobile gadgets.

One big reason for the decline was businesses buying fewer desktop computers, according to the Gartner research firm. It noted companies have mostly finished...

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Security? Hailstorm or Stingray, can sweep up basic cellphone data

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Baltimore police often surveil cellphones amid US secrecy

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BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Police Department has an agreement with the U.S. government to withhold certain information about secretive cellphone surveillance technology from the public and even the courts, according to a confidential agreement obtained by The Associated Press. On Wednesday, the department disclosed it has used the technology thousands of times since 2007.

The agreemen...

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New consumer tech: Apple Watch, Samsung S6 smartphone, Roku Streaming All Access

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Apple Watch isn't the only gadget out this week

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NEW YORK (AP) - The public will have its first chance to see, touch and buy the Apple Watch on Friday, as Apple stores in the U.S. and eight markets abroad start previews and online orders commence.

Prices start at $349, but can go as high as $17,000 for a luxury edition in gold. Apple store employees will show you the range of options, including different watch cases, bands and sizes. Re...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Thursday, April 2, 2015

AP Mobile: Google, Microsoft battle drives down prices for PCs, tablets

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Google, Microsoft battle drives down prices for PCs, tablets

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google is releasing its cheapest Chromebook laptops yet, two versions priced at $149 aimed at undercutting Microsoft's Windows franchise and gaining ground in even more classrooms.

Various PC manufacturers have been working with Google to design lightweight laptops running on the Chrome operating system since 2011. The newest versions are made by Hisense and Haier. Hi...

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