Cell Phone News

• US military spies paid for Americans' cell phone data without warrant
  
  American military spies from the Defense Intelligence Agency have been buying US citizens' location data collected by smartphone apps without a warrant, according to an unclassified memo.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 23 Jan 2021.
• New high-tech car seat tools could save kids from hot car deaths
  
  A new device promises to send alerts to a parent's cell phone to remind them there's a child in a car seat, aiming to prevent hot car deaths.
  ABC News.  Monday, 18 Jan 2021.
• Researchers acquire 3D images with LED room lighting and a smartphone
  
  Researchers demonstrate that 3D optical imaging can be performed with a cell phone and LEDs without requiring any complex manual processes to synchronize the camera with the lighting.
  Science Daily.  Monday, 11 Jan 2021.
• At least 13 Capitol rioters face federal charges
  
  The FBI is using cellphone data and videos taken from inside the Capitol to find and charge those responsible for the deadly attack. The bureau is also trying to determine what the larger goals of the assault might have been. ...
  CBS News.  Saturday, 9 Jan 2021.
• FBI located Ghislaine Maxwell by obtaining warrant to track her cellphone data
  
  A newly unsealed affidavit reveals how authorities tracked down Jeffrey Epstein's alleged madam to her New Hampshire hideaway.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 5 Jan 2021.
• Are You Going to Pawn? Don't Be Fooled: Use These Tips to Spot Fraudulent Shops
  
  The items that Mexicans pawn to get out of their debts are: jewelry (32.2%), televisions (20.2%), computers or tablets (16.6%), cell phones (14.4%), watches (12.6%) and others (4%) . Find the right place to do it with these recommendations.
  Entrepreneur.  Monday, 4 Jan 2021.
• NYPD may charge woman with assault after false phone theft claim
  
  The NYPD says it has identified a woman who falsely accused a Black teenager of stealing her cellphone. Police say they may charge the woman, whose name has not been released, with assault.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 29 Dec 2020.
• Can Instagram Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Monitor Your Reactions? This Is What the App's Policies Say
  
  Rumor has it on social media that the app can open your camera to see how you react to posts. But before hitting 'uninstall', check what its privacy policy actually says.
  Entrepreneur.  Monday, 28 Dec 2020.
• Chicago armed robbery thwarted as gun owner with concealed-carry permit kills suspect: report
  
  A gun owner with a concealed-carry permit shot and killed an armed robbery suspect at a Chicago cell phone store on Saturday night, according to police.
  Fox News.  Sunday, 27 Dec 2020.
• Christopher Walken reveals he never owned a cell phone or computer, says he 'borrows' from 'nice' people
  
  In a world where everything is happening online, Christopher Walken revealed that he has somehow managed to avoid modern technology.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 16 Dec 2020.
• In Prison for Tax Fraud, He Committed More Tax Fraud, U.S. Says
  
  Abdel Soliman was serving a 41-month federal sentence when he used a smuggled cellphone to prepare tax returns for clients, diverting more than $470,000 in refunds, the authorities said.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 3 Dec 2020.
• Self-repairing gelatin-based film could be a smart move for electronics
  
  Dropping a cell phone can sometimes cause superficial cracks to appear. But other times, the device can stop working altogether because fractures develop in the material that stores data. ...
  Science Daily.  Wednesday, 2 Dec 2020.
• Tidal wave of political text messages hits campaign home stretch
  
  Campaigns and independent advocacy groups are inundating voter cell phones with a record number of texts that analysts say could number in the billions.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 31 Oct 2020.
• How to sell your cellphone online: We evaluated 10 options so you don't have to
  
  If you crave a new iPhone but aren't sure how to pay for it, consider selling your old phone. There are lots of sites to choose from. Let's narrow it down.
  Los Angeles Times.  Saturday, 17 Oct 2020.
• How To Generate 12% In Income, Paid Monthly
  
  The mortgage. The car payment. The power bill. The cell phone bill. Your regular dividend check.
  Forbes.  Sunday, 11 Oct 2020.

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