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Are eSIMs safe? Comparing their security to physical SIM cards
An eSIM, short for embedded SIM, is a digital version of a physical SIM card that’s already built into your phone or device. Instead of inserting a small plastic card to connect to a mobile network, you can activate or switch between mobile plans digitally, usually by scanning a QR code or using an app. With an eSIM, you don’t…
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Are eSIMs safe? Comparing their security to physical SIM cards
An eSIM, short for embedded SIM, is a digital version of a physical SIM card that’s already built into your phone or device. Instead of inserting a small plastic card to connect to a mobile network, you can activate or switch between mobile plans digitally, usually by scanning a QR code or using an app. With an eSIM, you don’t…
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This tech company wants to pay staff to look after their mental and physical wellbeing
Stress and burnout in the technology sector have become major issues, with workers across a raft of professions reporting higher workloads, longer hours, and rising mental health problems. One company wants to change that, however, and incentivize staff to prioritize their mental wellbeing. London-based technology firm Thrive has unveiled the launch of its ‘Wellness Era’ initiative, which aims to reward…
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Get More Out of Physical Therapy
If you have pain, a physical therapist can analyze the way you move and then strengthen or stretch out your body so that a minor problem doesn’t worsen, says Joseph Lume, DPT, a physical therapist at the NYU Langone Orthopedic Center in New York City. They can even help with progressive conditions. For people with arthritis, for instance, PT can…
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Physical Media Won’t Cannibalize Streaming Subscriptions, Apple
Summary Apple TV+ lacks physical releases for its original shows & movies, making it difficult for fans to collect them. Severance was an exception and received a Blu-ray release, hopefully setting a precedent for future Apple TV+ productions. Apple may be losing money on its streaming service, but physical releases could attract more subscribers and offer additional revenue streams. Apple…
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Robinhood is launching bank accounts that will deliver physical cash ‘to your doorstep’
Robinhood is getting closer to becoming a full-fledged financial service. On Wednesday, the company announced a wholly online banking platform that will offer checking and savings accounts to Robinhood Gold subscribers when it launches this fall. The platform, called Robinhood Banking, will let users access their accounts, as well as send and receive money through the Robinhood Credit Card app.…
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Apple designer Susan Kare made 32 new, Mac-inspired physical icons
Legendary Apple artist Susan Kare has released 32 new retro-inspired icons that are designed to live outside of your computer screen. Instead, the “Esc Keys” collection Kare created in collaboration with Asprey Studio consists of mechanical keyboard keycaps and wearable pendants, each featuring an 8-bit pixel art illustration like a dog, a plant, mail, and coffee. While these icon designs…
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Americans Still Love Physical Media
With more of us working from home at least part-time, we thought it would be interesting to see how many people still used legacy home office devices. About a quarter of Americans still use a landline phone at home, according to our survey. I still have one myself, but just because my internet bill would actually be $5 a month…
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This Christmas, Give the Gift of Physical Media
Summary Digital media vouchers don’t make great stocking stuffers. Actual DVDs and Blu-ray box sets are much better. There’s a surplus of physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays, making it a great time to buy them as gifts. Consider CDs, vinyl, and illustrated books as gifts too. A Blu-ray player could make a great gift as well. Ho-ho-hold on before…
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Medical trials of a four-day week just showed huge physical and mental health benefits – staff reported higher wellbeing, less burnout, and better sleep
A new medical trial of the effects of a four-day week on workers’ health and wellbeing has revealed significant benefits. The research, from learning technology company Thrive and the University of Sussex, included tests such as MRI scans, blood tests and sleep tracking to monitor participants’ response to flexible working practices. Participants also filled out a set of weekly questionnaires…
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