The FBI warns Americans to avoid scanning these QR codes

QR codes have become an everyday occurrence for a lot of things we encounter, but multiple federal agencies are urging ...

867-5309: Famous ’80s song phone number now directs to cancer support line

It likely won’t be hard to remember the new phone number for a cancer support line: CSC-867-5309. The seven digits, made ...
Grand Forks Herald

What's in a number? With North Dakota's 701 area code, plenty — and changes may be coming

GRAND FORKS — North Dakota is one of 11 states with a single area code. Beyond identifying the state's telephone service region, the 701 brand in North Dakota is an identity found on clothing, ...
The New York Times

You Are Not Defined by Your Phone Number. It’s OK to Change It.

We all need change. The trick is to calibrate the appropriate amount of it. By Ronnie Scott Changing my number had always been a street-level fantasy, the kind of thing I’d dream in my idle hours of ...
The Clarion-Ledger

North, Central Mississippi phone numbers getting new area code. What we know

New phone numbers in Mississippi will get a new area code, starting now. Here's what to know about when, where and why the change is happening, how it could affect you. The Mississippi Public Service ...
CNN

Speak in code, delete the chats: The tactics Venezuelans are using out of fear of phone checks

These recent WhatsApp messages of a Venezuelan family – who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals – underscore the caution civilians are taking in their daily conversations, on social media ...
appuals.com

Fix: This Phone Number Cannot Be Used at This Time (Apple ID)

Go to Apple’s official system status page and check Apple ID and iCloud Account & Sign In. Muhammad Usman Ashraf is a content writer and website specialist with a strong background in WordPress ...
The New York Times

When the Phone Number in That TV Show Actually Connects Somewhere

Passing on the classic 555 number, “Stranger Things” is the latest show to offer Easter eggs for viewers who try to call a fictional character. By Victor Mather In the final season of the Netflix hit ...
Wired

A New Anonymous Phone Carrier Lets You Sign Up With Nothing but a Zip Code

Nicholas Merrill has spent his career fighting government surveillance. But he would really rather you didn’t call what he’s selling now a “burner phone.” Yes, he dreams of a future where anyone in ...
Laweekly

Reverse Phone Lookup: 10 Services To Find Out Who Is Calling

Got a call or text from an unknown number? The best reverse phone lookup services help you quickly identify who is calling. Simply enter the caller ID. We’ve thoroughly researched and tried various ...
CNET

Don't Remember Someone's Number? Here's How to Use T9 Dialing on iPhone Instead

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...