US cosmetics maker Estée Lauder and Spanish perfume group Puig had been finalizing the details of a deal when talks fell apart late on Thursday, preventing a merger that would have created a $40 billion luxury beauty giant. The merged company would have put together brands such as Tom Ford, Clinique and MAC with Carolina Herrera and … Read more
May 15 marks one year since Governor Kathy Hochul enacted a “bell-to-bell” ban on personal phones in public schools, impacting almost a million children in K-12 public and charter schools across the state. Teachers who spoke to The Post all say the ban has had an overwhelmingly postive impact on their schools. “I think that … Read more
AI chatbots are turning into accidental snitches — and in some cases, they’re handing out real people’s phone numbers to total strangers. Privacy experts are sounding the alarm over a disturbing trend dubbed “AI doxxing,” where bots like Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT surface personal contact information without consent. One Reddit user said their nightmare … Read more
Americans looking to earn degrees at their own speed can now do so via their mobile phones after Cornerstone University tailored degree offerings in its business program to cater to students who prefer a self-paced program that can be completed on a smartphone. “We developed the nation’s first mobile platform to deliver an accredited undergraduate degree and … Read more
A sweet act by Derwin James this week brought an elderly Chargers fan to tears. The Pro Bowl safety called up a 75-year-old woman to thank her for her recent season ticket purchase, and she was so stunned by the 29-year-old’s gesture, she actually began to cry. The interaction was captured on video and shared … Read more
A Delta Air Lines flight passenger was removed from a plane in Miami after refusing to end a phone call before takeoff, causing a delay and enraging other travelers. The incident happened Monday on a flight from Miami to Atlanta, the airline confirmed to Fox News Digital. Crew members repeatedly told the passenger to hang up while … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — More than a dozen millennials gathered in a brownstone apartment in Brooklyn and placed their phones in a metal colander before two hours of reading, drawing and conversation — anything but staring at screens. A similar scene played out a few miles away, in an early 20th-century cardboard box factory turned high-end … Read more
When the blue light becomes a red flag for your health, it’s time to take action. Excessive phone use has been linked to physical symptoms like headaches, eye strain and hand or wrist pain from holding a device for too long. And, most troubling, too much phone time can exacerbate mental health issues. Nearly half … Read more
She did what? It’s bad enough that the cost of living is wildly high these days. Unfortunately, to add insult to injury, one mom, who already had a costly cell phone bill, received a bill one month that was almost $5,000 higher than normal. In this economy? Absolutely not. The disgruntled mom took to the … Read more
One fast-food chain really gives a cluck about table manners. Select Chick-fil-A locations have implemented a reward system for families who go phone-free. In an effort to encourage human connection over dining while doomscrolling, the fast-food chain is offering free ice cream to those willing to share a meal sans screens. Brad Williams, who owns … Read more
Barry Bonds, New York Yankee. It could’ve happened, according to MLB’s all-time home run leader. Bonds, as part of Netflix’s coverage of Yankees-Giants on Opening Day, revealed on the streamer’s broadcast that he nearly became a member of the Bronx Bombers during his first free agency in 1993. “I gotta tell you a story because … Read more
One in four Americans believes in the power of manifestation and uses positive affirmations daily, according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans found that many are pairing that belief with physical reminders to help their goals stick. According to the data, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of HP Print, many Americans … Read more
Nine in 10 Americans use AI on their phone — but only 38% actually realize that they do. A survey of 2,000 adults explored how AI is used every day, finding that many were unaware of its presence in their everyday lives — like weather alerts (42%), call screening (35%), autocorrect (34%), voice assistants (26%) … Read more
They come in peace. Steven Spielberg’s new UFO movie has reignited speculation within the alien conspiracy theory community, especially after cryptic billboards teasing the upcoming film popped up across the country this week. “All will be disclosed,” read billboards for the forthcoming flick in New York City and Los Angeles, alongside the “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” … Read more
Talk about doomscrolling. You’ve probably heard that screen time can mess with your sleep — but it turns out, it can mess with a lot more than beauty rest. Looking at your phone or laptop may also affect your physical health, possibly contributing to obesity, diabetes and cancer, some research suggests. Looking at phone or … Read more
All that scrolling, swiping and staring down at your device is leaving its mark. With the average American glued to their smartphone for more than five hours a day, experts are warning that screen time is speeding up aging in a spot most of us neglect. Dermatologists call it “tech neck,” and it’s becoming increasingly … Read more
Desperate times call for desperate measures. A New York City singleton sick of endlessly swiping on dating apps got creative during last Sunday’s marathon by holding up a giant placard with her phone number on it in a brazen bid to attract a potential suitor who was running. “Most people who have been on the … Read more
Paul McCartney will never forget the moment he learned John Lennon was murdered. “It was just too crazy,” McCartney, 83, wrote in his new oral history book, “Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run,” about finding out from his manager “early in the morning” on Dec. 8, 1980 that his former Beatles bandmate was gunned … Read more
It keeps ringing. The supernatural horror flick “Black Phone 2” moved back to the No. 1 spot on Halloween — raking in a spook-tacular $2.39 million, according to The Numbers. In the film, which was in first place when it debuted two weeks ago — but slipped to third last Friday –Ethan Hawke reprises his … Read more
Pay attention to those around you on their phones. Supposedly, the common habit of doomscrolling — endlessly scrolling on your phone, consuming negative content — could indicate someone’s income bracket. “Do you know what I think will be one of the biggest class indicators going forward, not even that long from now, I think in … Read more