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How the Nokia 3210 Candy Bar Revolutionized the Cell Phone Years Before Apple's iPhone
Cell phones were introduced as big, expensive bricks in the 1980s — only attainable for the privileged few. It wasn’t until 1999, when Nokia introduced its customizable 3210 candy bar, that cell phones became not just a necessity, but an accessory everyone wanted. NBCLX’s Fernando Hurtado explores the history of our favorite possession.
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4 Ways You and Your Cell Phone Can Help Save the Planet
If you’ve got a cell phone then you’ve got the power to help save the planet… albeit in a small way. It may mean what type of phone you buy, how often you buy it, or how you discard it. Here are a few keys to keep in mind that could go a long, long way.
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Cell Phones Are Polluting the Planet — Follow These Tips to Make Yours Greener
Did you know that cell phones are among the world’s worst sources of pollution? Here are some tips for making your favorite possession better for our planet.
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Everything You Need to Know About E-Waste and How to Stop Your Cell Phone From Killing the Planet
One of the dirtiest environmental polluter in the world is in your home. In fact, there’s a good chance you’re looking at it right now. It’s your cell phone. Here’s everything you need to know about how to upgrade your phone without killing the planet.
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How You Can Prevent a SIM Card Swap
Did you receive an alert saying your SIM card has been activated on a new device? Your phone may have been hijacked by a scammer, and here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening.
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13 Camp Pendleton-Based Marines Charged in Human Smuggling Investigation
More than a dozen Camp Pendleton-based Marines arrested during a Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) investigation into allegations of human smuggling have been charged, the U.S. Marines said Friday.
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'Wedding Crasher' Targeted Events to Steal From Guests, Arrested at SFO
A traveling thief who allegedly targeted weddings and other events to steal cell phones, purses, laptops and other items was captured Thursday at San Francisco International Airport, police said.
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Hot, Crowded and Secret Room Now Part of Impeachment Lore
It’s “excruciating.” It smells like a “locker room.” And what happens there is supposed to stay there. When history is written about President Donald Trump’s presidency, a key chapter in the House’s drive to impeach him will be set in a spy-proof bunker tucked beneath a spiral staircase just to the east of the U.S. Capitol. There, three House committees...
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Dems Announce First Open Impeachment Hearings
House Democrats announced they’ll hold the first public hearings next week in their impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.
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Senators Seek Steps to Prevent Cellphones From Being Hacked
U.S. senators concerned about their personal cellphones getting hacked want Capitol Hill authorities to take steps to prevent it. Scott MacFarlane reports.
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‘We're Here for Diego': Grief Turns to Anger at Vigil for Student Who Died in Beating at School
Distraught students and parents shouted at a Southern California school district leader and demanded answers during a vigil Wednesday night for a Moreno Valley middle school student who died after suffering severe injuries in a confrontation on campus.
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6 Women Wanted for Swiping $24K in Phones From Maryland Verizon Store
A six-woman smokescreen shorted a Maryland Verizon store of $24,000 in phones, police say.
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Spiritual and Religious Leaders Hold Unity Rally on National Mall
Organizers of the “Stand Up For Humanity” rally say hatred and bigotry is dividing our nation. “We want people to come together to recognize that we have to stand up for one another,” Rev. Sylvia Sumter said at the rally. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
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McKinney Man Shows You How to Turn Annoying Robocalls Into Cash
A McKinney man says he’s mastered the art of turning robocalls into thousands of dollars — legally. Now, he wants to show you how to cash in on illegal calls.
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Peter Strzok Sues FBI for Firing Him Over Anti-Trump Texts
A veteran FBI agent who wrote derogatory text messages about Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Tuesday charging that the bureau caved to “unrelenting pressure” from the president when it fired him. The suit from Peter Strzok also alleges he was unfairly punished for expressing his political opinions, and that the Justice Department violated his privacy when it shared hundreds of...
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How to Prevent Summer Brain Drain
Every summer, kids can lose up to two-and-a-half months of learning in reading and math when they stop refreshing their skills. News4’s Doreen Gentzler has tips for how to keep your kids engaged during their vacation.
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Wi-Fi Helped ID Teens Who Drew Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti at School
Four Maryland teenagers who sneaked onto their school’s property the night before graduation last year and covered it in racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic graffiti apparently tried to obscure their identities — but their cellphones gave them away.
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DC Accuses Marriott of Deceptive Pricing
D.C.’s attorney general is suing Marriott, accusing the hotel chain of using deceptive and misleading pricing practices. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains.
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Here's Why Your Phone Could Buzz at the National Mall Saturday
If you have your cell phone with you near the National Mall Saturday morning, you might hear a loud — and totally harmless — buzzing noise. The District of Columbia is conducting a Wireless Emergency Alert Test between 11-11:30 a.m. Saturday, D.C. Homeland Security said in a tweet. Cell phones and mobile devices on or near the National Mall will…
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How You Can Stop Robocalls
NBC4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains the technology behind robocalls and what you can do to stop them.