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Dumb phone: the trend of basic phones in 5 questions

1- What is a dumb phone? A dumb phone refers to a phone with limited functionalities, as opposed to smartphones. This expression, which literally means "idiot phone" in English, generally applies to flip phones or devices that only allow sending SMS and making calls. These models, devoid of intern ...

24
July
2024

Digital Sobriety: how to reduce the environmental impact of your devices?

not renew your equipment too often The first and one of the most important tips for achieving digital sobriety is to not renew your equipment such as smartphones, tablets and other computers too often. Indeed, nearly 80% of the environmental impact of these devices is related to the manufacturing ...

23
June
2022

Smartphone Maintenance: 5 Tips to Extend Its Lifespan

ng the device and its screen. As our phones accompany us everywhere, a fall or accident can easily happen. To limit damage, it is essential to equip smartphones with a solid protective case. At the time of purchase, you can also have a protective film applied to the phone's screen in-store. While ...

29
Apr
2024

Who creates the emojis?

h comes from Japanese, means 'drawing' and 'letter'. The first emojis were created in 1997 and today they are a must on our computers, tablets and smartphones as well as on social networks. An estimated 92% of the world's population uses emojis in their daily exchanges, according to figures from ...

09
Feb
2023

Television: Médiamétrie Changes Its Audience Measurement Methods

will undergo its most significant transformation in 20 years starting January 1, 2024. From now on, viewings on all screens within a household, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, will be counted in the Médiamat. Furthermore, the audience measurement will be extended to cover the entire ...

04
Jan
2024

ReelShort: The Phenomenon of Ultra-Short Chinese Series

format of television series, with the key difference that each episode lasts only one minute. These very short stories are designed to be watched on smartphones when you don't have much time to spare. The concept of ultra-short series is at the heart of the ReelShort app, which is a hit in the Uni ...

14
Mar
2024

The Greeting Card: History and Evolution

e brief message of the visiting card and the writing of a long letter... Has the virtual card killed the paper card? With the advent of computers and smartphones, it has become common to send greetings via text message or email. If an email or text message seems too impersonal, you can opt for a vir ...

04
Jan
2012

Cyberbullying: how to protect your children?

rt them to the risks of the Internet. Talk about it with your children at an early age Don't wait until your children are grown and equipped with smartphones to do prevention. On the contrary, you should talk to them about cyberstalking before they are teenagers. So, if your child asks you ...

01
Mar
2021

Photo: disposable cameras are making a comeback

tion memories. Since the 2000s, these cameras, like all film cameras, have been decreased by digital cameras. For Generation Z who grew up with smartphones, this small, lightweight plastic body is a prehistoric object. And yet, as of late 2021, disposable cameras are making a notable comeba ...

10
Mar
2022

6 ideas to boost your purchasing power immediately

offer you second-hand products (La Fnac...). Like some sites that recondition electronic and household products (Backmarket) and offer you computers, smartphones and others at reduced prices under warranty and in very good condition. Coupons, Promotions and cashback the allies of your savings Often ...

01
June
2022

FR-Alert: a new system to warn the population in case of danger

e network when sending the message to a large number of people. It uses 4G and, in the future, 5G, which excludes people with old cell phones and not smartphones. The second technology is geolocation SMS. It consists of broadcasting an SMS in a specific geographical area. As the Ministry of the I ...

16
June
2022

Travelling Solo: our recommendations for safe travel

�20 on you but never more, that way you won't tempt thieves and if you are pickpocketed you won't lose much. If you like beautiful watches, the latest smartphones, luxury brands, jewelry ... forget it! Buy yourself an ultrabasic watch that only gives the time and that will cost you nothing, prefer ...

21
June
2022

How to make a success of your night photos?

's settings. Since night photography requires you to work slowly and methodically, take the time to get your settings right. Although some cameras or smartphones have Night modes, it is not advisable to use them Use a wide opening This will depend on the lens you are shooting with, but for night pho ...

23
June
2022

Detox on Netflix: a hilarious and well-reviewed mini-series

e of the fall, it is first because its theme is well found and concerns us all. Two heroines who look like us To illustrate our world addicted to smartphones and digital content, the mini-series Detox features Léa and Manon, two 30-year-old women who are both roommates and cousins. Like the ...

13
Sep
2022

To sleep well, follow your biological clock!

onin levels peak between 2am and 4am. In order not to interfere with this natural process, you should avoid exposure to blue light from screens on smartphones and touch tablets in the evening. On the other hand, it is possible to watch TV or use a reading device because these two media do not emi ...

15
Sep
2022

QRishing: how to use QR codes safely?

1- Beware of QR codes simply stuck on the packaging Now that consumers have gotten used to pulling out their smartphones to scan QR codes, the GS1 association has decided that this little black and white pictogram will replace barcodes on products in the supermarket by 2027. This change, which i ...

10
Mar
2023

Panda: TF1's new police series with Julien Doré.

This is Julien Doré's first leading role in a TV series. Even though the performer of "Paris-Seychelles" was revealed on television (on the show Nouvelle Star on M6), Julien Doré had never played the lead role in a TV series. The singer is not completely new to TV series, as he has already parti ...

30
May
2023

Google Bard: 5 things to know about Google's AI

such as Google Docs, Gmail, or Google Assistant. Google product users may have to wait a long time before Bard is integrated into Google Assistant on smartphones and smart speakers. The Mountain View company doesn't seem to be in a hurry and considers Bard as an "experimental" service. 3- He makes a ...

17
July
2023

NAPSO therapy: a method of prevention and health.

e energy to move throughout the day. This first step of the therapy includes tips for getting a good night's sleep, such as avoiding blue light from tablets and smartphones 3 hours before bedtime. The second step is to use the energy gained from better sleep to be more active. This involves walkin ...

17
July
2023

Media: How to avoid information anxiety?

French people had a smartphone, compared to 87% today." In just a few years, this device has disrupted our habits and the way we inform ourselves, as smartphones allow us to follow the news almost in real time and receive notifications about climate disasters, wars, and the most sordid news events. ...

28
Sep
2023