Fists were flying at 30,000 feet. Just seven minutes after takeoff, a perverse airplane passenger pelted two flight attendants with punches after being barred from cellphone access. Alleged attacker Valeria E., 39, according to reports on a verified Facebook profile, Aviation Knowledge, began “behaving aggressively and [scaring] the passengers” aboard a Pobeda Airlines flight from … Read more
Kylie Kelce, the wife of NFL star Jason Kelce, is getting slammed for her plan to limit phone use for her daughters when they reach their teenage years. But her approach – while controversial to some – may sound more than familiar to Millennials. “I actually believe that we will be doing what I call ‘the kitchen phone,’” Kylie revealed on … Read more
Alicia Silverstone has a funny story about her time guest-starring on “The Wonder Years” more than 30 years ago. During a new interview with Entertainment Weekly published Friday, Aug. 15, the “Clueless” actress explained why the show’s star, Fred Savage, thought she gave him a fake phone number after they first met on set in … Read more
Prince Harry has reportedly been left “raging” in late-night phone calls over the latest probe findings into Sentebale, the charity he co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. The Duke of Sussex, 40, was forced to issue a response after the Charity Commission for England and Wales announced Tuesday that it discovered no evidence of “widespread or systemic … Read more
Gen Z is flipping the script this season. Hanging up on the addictive call of the smartphone, tweens, teens and 20-somethings are, instead, going retro, ditching their digital devices for 2000s-era flip phones. “Flip phone summer,” declared Makayla Aubrey, posing with her throwback artifact in a trending clip. “Life will be so simple.” Aubrey and her fellow … Read more
The sound of silence? Zoomers have been infuriating older generations with their seemingly rude behavior, from poor table manners to refusing to greet customers. Now, Generation La-Z is being called out for another faux pas: not saying “hello” when they answer the phone. That’s right, in a backwards-seeming trend that’s baffling older generations, Zoomers are … Read more
People increasingly support school phone bans — and New York got the message. As New York bans cellphone use during the school day, a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that support for phone bans in school is increasing. The majority of U.S. adults support prohibiting students from using their phones during … Read more
Buggin’ out? There’s a hot new way to stop the itch. Powered by your smartphone, the pocket-sized gadget skips creams and chemicals in favor of heat to soothe insect bites. The Post spoke with Dr. David Bank, a board-certified dermatologist, to find out how the tiny tool works and other smart ways to stop scratching … Read more
While the parents are away, the kids will shop. Parents of a little 5-year-old boy learned the hard way to never leave their child unattended with their phone after waking up to an over $3,000 Amazon order — that they didn’t make. The little boy thought nothing of using his parents’ phone to do some … Read more
It’s making waves! A new AI-powered app is giving expecting parents the chance to literally feel their unborn baby’s heartbeat through gentle vibrations on their phone. Trellis Health‘s “heartbeat feature” might sound spookily futuristic, but it delivers the opportunity for parents-to-be to experience their baby’s pulse in their palm anytime they like. Trellis Health’s new … Read more
This flesh-like phone case is a creative reminder to protect yourself from the sun. Researcher Marc Teyssier has partnered with Virgin Media O2 to create the Skincase — and it looks, feels, and burns just like human skin. Teyessier was inspired to create the case after research revealed the staggering gaps between the number of … Read more
You hear of overseas muggings, and friends losing passports, but when you’re on your own holiday, you’re in vacation mode – what’s the worst that could happen? I was visiting London with my partner and our young son in May. I was out for a run on a Saturday morning. The sun was shining, the … Read more
That’s one fiery device. A June 6 clip on the platform has reignited buzz about the infamous Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone so dangerous it’s banned from the skies due to the possibility of its battery overheating and potentially exploding or catching on fire. In a video that racked up 2.5 million views, TikToker K-Shawn … Read more
Stephen A. Smith may not have played his cards right. The polarizing ESPN personality is being criticized for playing the popular card game Solitaire during the Thunder’s 111-104 road win over the Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday, with even rival NBA player Kevin Durant joining in on the mocking. Durant … Read more
Swiper, no swiping. A North Carolina woman experienced what is many people’s worst fear — getting her phone stolen. Marin Blake was enjoying a night out with friends at The Rose Honky Tonk bar in Charlotte, North Carolina’s South End when someone swiped her phone away from her — something that can happen to anyone, … Read more
Ask anyone who isn’t Gen Z, and they’ll tell you that basic etiquette seems to be a thing of the past. People no longer pick up the phone and instead, just fire off a text, opting for convenience over a human interaction. Then, when they have to actually make a phone call, for a restaurant … Read more
A recent TikTok video showing a woman “scrolling” on a transparent phone has people scratching their heads. A woman named Cat (@askcatgpt) shared a TikTok video — which has now garnered over 50 million views — of herself standing in line at a boba tea shop holding what appears to be a clear piece of … Read more
People are often told to protect their smartphones from outside hackers, not their partners. According to Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator, your significant other could be spying on your text messages, calls and even locations using sophisticated monitoring software — without you even realizing it. The scary part is that your significant other can … Read more
Police boarded a Wizz Air flight and passengers were held on the tarmac for nearly 90 minutes Friday – after staff wrongly accused passengers of stealing a security guard’s mobile phone. Wizz Air flight W95004 was due to fly from London Luton to the Albanian capital Tirana at 15.10 yesterday. However passengers were told the … Read more
Not my goodies. Russell Wilson’s music superstar wife Ciara quipped that he needs to stop publicly asking her to expand their family’s roster. The newly signed New York Giants quarterback has been suggesting on Instagram that he and the “One, Two Step” singer start the process of conceiving “Cinco” — two years after the couple … Read more