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I Use a Landline Phone in the Year 2026. The Results Have Been Miraculous.

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. I talk to my daughter about the “good old days” when we were forced to do everything without our cellphones, which, although helpful in myriad ...
KTLA

California schools will be required to restrict, prohibit student cell phone use in 2026

In 2026, all school districts in California will be required to adopt policies restricting or prohibiting students’ use of smartphones during the school day. The new law also requires the policy to be ...
TechRepublic

How to Get a Free Business Phone Number: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Get a Free Business Phone Number: A Step-by-Step Guide Your email has been sent Learn how to get a free business phone number, compare providers, understand ...
talkandroid.com

Here’s how to locate any phone number for free using Google Maps

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. We’ve all been ...
Wall Street Journal

People May Be Less Vulnerable to Phishing Scams When Using Mobile Phones

You might think people would be more likely to fall for phishing scams on mobile phones because they are often on the go or multitasking when using them. A recent study, however, suggests the opposite ...
The New York Times

When the Phone Number in That TV Show Actually Connects Somewhere

Passing on the classic 555 number, “Stranger Things” is the latest show to offer Easter eggs for viewers who try to call a fictional character. By Victor Mather In the final season of the Netflix hit ...
People

Woman Tracks Down Stranger Who Has Been Giving Out Her Phone Number for 17 Years

After nearly two decades of unwanted calls, one woman finally tracked down the stranger who had been giving out her number like candy Getty For nearly two decades, one Redditor lived with a stranger’s ...
Cinema Blend

I Called Stranger Things’ Missing Jane Hopper Line, And It Turns Out It's A Real Phone Number

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I'm Rewatching Stranger Things, And I Hope Season 5 Finally Does Right By One Character Stranger ...
Newsweek

‘Stranger Things’ Fans Spot Key Phone Number in Season 5—Then They Call It

A viral post on Threads has lit up the Stranger Things fandom, revealing a hidden detail in Season 5 that many may have missed—until they picked up the phone. “ATTENTION STRANGER THINGS FANS! Call the ...
Wired

A Simple WhatsApp Security Flaw Exposed 3.5 Billion Phone Numbers

WhatsApp's mass adoption stems in part from how easy it is to find a new contact on the messaging platform: Add someone's phone number, and WhatsApp instantly shows whether they're on the service, and ...
KTLA

How a phone call is helping seniors use AI

At a community center in Santa Monica, a group of seniors is getting hands-on with artificial intelligence – not on a laptop or smartphone, but over a traditional phone call. “AI is the most ...