FCC to investigate after the Apple iPhone 7 and other models spew RF radiation in tests

FCC to investigate after the Apple iPhone 7 and other models spew RF radiation in tests – PhoneArena

The men in the lead pajamas are going to be investigating after the Chicago Tribune tested several smartphones for radiofrequency (RF) radiation. The newspaper discovered something that might be alarming; RF radiation emanating from the Apple iPhone 7 not only exceeded the legal safety limit, it also was double the amount of radiation that Apple’s…

Google to remove the ability to message directly on YouTube

Google to remove the ability to message directly on YouTube – PhoneArena

Google has just confirmed it will kill off another of its obsolete chat service – YouTube messages. The decision is probably related to the fact that not many people are using the ability to message directly on YouTube.Although it’s a relatively old feature having been launched back in 2017 after one year of testing, Messages…

SimpliSafe’s new $99 smart lock automatically bolts when you arm your alarm

SimpliSafe’s new $99 smart lock automatically bolts when you arm your alarm – The Verge

We’ve called SimpliSafe the best home security system you can install yourself — and while there’s a reported vulnerability we now need to test, I’m pretty sure existing owners will want to hear about the company’s latest product: the SimpliSafe Smart Lock. It’s coming September 15th for $99, and it’s designed to work pretty closely…

GameStop lays off 120 corporate staffers as stock continues to tumble

GameStop lays off 120 corporate staffers as stock continues to tumble – Ars Technica

Can the bleeding be GameStopped? — Game Informer staff also affected by retailer’s “Reboot Initiative” Kyle Orland – Aug 21, 2019 12:16 am UTC Brightly lit GameStop storefront. Major video game retailer GameStop has announced layoffs for 120 corporate staffers, representing a 14% reduction of the company’s “total associate base at our company headquarters as…

The Smartphone Car Key Thing Needs To Stop

The Smartphone Car Key Thing Needs To Stop – Jalopnik

Photo: LincolnPeople generally seem to be on board with the new 2020 Lincoln Aviator. I know I am. It looks great, is probably real comfortable and comes with a ton of power. But it also has a Phone As A Key feature, which is a terrible idea and a trend I wish automakers would drop altogether.Lincoln’s…