Getty Image The controversial TikTok ban seems to be on track to become a real possibility now that Joe Biden has signed the bill that could put a ban into effect. Where will we ever learn to dance or make fun of women now? In March, the House of Representatives passed a bill called “Protecting … Read more
When we buy an expensive electronic item, I think we all get so cautious we might as well be handling nuclear radiation! Every time you touch it, you get that subconscious fear that whatever you’re doing is going to irreversibly repair it. But most of the time, the danger is only really in our head. … Read more
Our phones have become an extension of us to a great extent but did you ever think what if you didn’t have one? Would you panic…. or? Well, this guy thinks instead of panicking at the thought of not having a phone, we should actually be somewhat disturbed by the fact we HAVE phones and … Read more
Fact: doing freelance work and waiting forever to get paid or not getting paid at all is infuriating. It’s happened to me in the past and it makes a person want to tear their hair out! But perhaps I handled the whole thing incorrectly in the past, according to a freelance worker named Roxy who … Read more
A TikToker questioned our constant need to alleviate our boredom by reaching for smartphones in a viral clip. Source: TikTok | @samueljeffersonandrews The knee-jerk reaction to grab our smartphone whenever there’s a moment of quiet can’t be good for our brains, a TikToker is stating in a viral clip that’s resonating with past generations who … Read more
I’m glad I’ve never had to deal with this, but I’ve heard horror stories from friends about the ridiculous rules and regulations they’ve had to put up with at work. And I’m talking about rules that just make no sense at all. The woman who is the main story of this story from Reddit was … Read more
A frustrated producer at a Creative Studio claims that Gen Z has no idea how to properly communicate on the phone in a viral TikTok. Source: TikTok | @luke.is.alive_ Gen Z is often maligned as being unable to handle any real-world pressure due to being the latest coming-of-age generation entering the workforce. I.e. decades of … Read more
Bosses who want to stick their fingers in places they’re not required seem to be a tale as old as time, and OP’s boss learned that lesson the hard way. At least, we hope that he did. OP does an IT/cybersecurity job that requires a cellphone to use as part of authentication. His company does … Read more
BlackBerry phones were all the rage, but what happened to BlackBerry wound up becoming a 2023 movie. Here’s how they disappeared. Source: Getty Images The Gist: BlackBerry cell phones became popular among consumers and public figures alike. However, the company experienced an abrupt downfall thanks to competition from brands like Apple’s iPhone. The 2023 film … Read more
You’ve probably been prompted to use 2-Step Authentication for your Apple ID and other apps and programs on your phone before. And you might have even gone ahead and done it without giving it a whole lot of thought. Well, maybe it’s time to think a little bit harder about it… A TikTok user posted … Read more
A Krispy Kreme customer was distressed after a drive-thru worker accidentally dropped her phone on the ground, which resulted in the screen cracking. The eight-second video features TikTok user Skyla (@urfavhaolee), who sat in her car looking sad. “The Krispy Kreme worker dropped my phone on the ground and cracked it,” she wrote in the … Read more
On Oct. 4, 2023 at 2:20pm EST, FEMA and the FCC conducted a 20-minute emergency test that was pushed to all TVs, Radios, and Cell Phones. If you’re a resident of the United States and had your cell phone on during this time, you may’ve seen an ominous-looking dialog box pop up on your smartphone’s … Read more