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New Bill Would Give People in New York City the Right to Disconnect After Work
The bill would make it illegal for employers to require people to respond to emails, texts, and calls after work hours.
I Tried to Cure My Smartphone Addiction Using My Smartphone
There are apps for that! And they're mostly worthless.
White House looks at nationalizing entire phone network to block hackers
“We want to build a network so the Chinese can’t listen to your calls."
FCC Chairman Admits Cell Phone Data Is Not the Same as Broadband Internet
Chairman Ajit Pai released a statement and fact sheet Thursday ahead of his 2018 Broadband Deployment Report.
This Software Developer Is Making a Surveillance-Free Cell Phone Network
Denver Gingerich is the brains behind Sopranica, a DIY, surveillance free cell phone network he hopes will one day rival big telecom companies.
The Supreme Court of Canada just made it harder for police to read your texts
Canada’s highest court says police need to get a warrant before reading your texts
It’s Slightly Less Shitty to Have a Phone in Canada Now
We’re still paying more than the rest of the world, but at least our contracts will be more readable.
How cops hack into your phone without a warrant
A murky web of federal and state statutes determine how easily cops can access data on Americans’ cell phones.
Is the Mexican Government Spying on Journalists?
On the season finale of 'CYBERWAR,' Ben Makuch investigates why government spyware is cropping up on Mexican reporters' smartphones.
A Band of Friendly Thieves Stole People's Shit Just by Asking, Cops Say
Most of the victims were leaving New York City bars when they were robbed and willingly handed over their wallets or phones.
The Brains of Highly Distracted People Look Smaller
You can watch TV or play on your phone—but maybe don't do both.