What is Lockdown mode, and why would you need it?

Android Central
Lockdown mode requires a PIN or password to unlock your phone the next time it's used. Know how to do it and why you might want to before you need it.

My family's been on over 30 cruises. I hate upcharges, but these 6 things are actually worth paying extra for.

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As much as I love cruising, I enjoy the experiences in port even more.

Amanda Adler

  • As a frequent cruiser, I'm selective about how much I spend on onboard extras.
  • But some things, like comfort, cute coffees, and crafted cocktails, warrant a splurge.
  • As a parent, I'm also willing to pay up for some "me time" while at sea.

Cruises are so back, and they're only predicted to get more popular.

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California’s governor is trying to crack down on smartphones in schools

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California Governor Gavin Newsom attends an event with fellow governors in the East Room of the White House on February 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. | Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

California Governor Gavin Newsom has pledged to “get smartphones out of schools.”

“I look forward to working with the Legislature to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day

A sudden spike in cases of a rare infection often linked to flesh-eating bacteria is happening in Japan

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  • Cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) have risen suddenly in Japan this year.
  • The rare and deadly bacterial infection affects blood and tissue.
  • STSS is treated with antibiotics and sometimes surgery. There is no vaccine for the infection.

In Japan, cases of an uncommon but deadly bacterial infection have spiked in recent months, concerning

'Queenie's powerful ending reminds us that feeling uncomfortable is crucial

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Dionne Brown as Queenie Jenkins in the TV adaptation of Candice Carty-Williams' novel.

In 2019, Candice Carty-Williams' hugely popular debut novel, Queenie, had readers trying to grapple with the complex heroine, the novel's titular protagonist. Some were perplexed, some enamoured, some deeply uncomfortable. Now, with Channel 4 and Hulu's TV adaptation, Queenie Jenkins is reaching new audiences wanting to unpack her, in all her glorious messiness.

Queenie tells the story of a 25-year

TNW Podcast: Crijn Bouman on robotic EV charging of the future; even more money for AI

TNW News

 Welcome to the new episode of the TNW Podcast — the show where we discuss the latest developments in the European technology ecosystem and feature interviews with some of the most interesting people in the industry. In today’s episode, Ioanna and Andrii talk about the jumbo funding round for Mistral, how AI is impacting copywriters, and also — which TNW Conference sessions we’re looking forward

Qualcomm agrees to pay $75 million to end lawsuit linked to Apple complaints

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Qualcomm’s shareholders have managed to achieve something that Apple and government regulators across the globe tried to and failed to do: get Qualcomm to pay up over its aggressive licensing practices.

In a court filing on Tuesday, Qualcomm said it would agree to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit brought by shareholders, who claim