To sell or pass on your old phone, you must wipe it properly by performing a factory reset, which removes personal data and returns the phone to its original state. This is crucial to prevent sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands. Before resetting, back up or transfer your memories, especially photos, to ensure they are safe.

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Apple's new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus feature a new adhesive technology that allows for easier battery replacement. The process involves running a low-voltage electrical current through the adhesive, which debonds the tape and enables the battery to release from the frame. This method is said to be faster and safer for smartphone repair.

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Threads, a Meta-owned Instagram-spinoff social network with over 200 million users, has become a platform for users to go viral by asking ridiculous questions that spark outrage and engagement. The platform, initially seen as a safe haven from toxicity, has struggled to keep out trolls and bad actors. In an effort to boost engagement, Threads has prioritized certain content, leading to a resurgence of chaos and toxicity.

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Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of former President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, has started attending classes at New York University (NYU) and is also working as a political adviser to his father. He has been spotted by students taking blurry videos, which have been shared on TikTok.

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Danny Boyle's new zombie flick, 28 Years Later, used an iPhone 15 Pro Max as its principal camera system. The phone was attached to a protective cage and lens attachment adapter. The use of an iPhone as a camera was confirmed by several people connected with the movie.

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iFixit, a longtime supporter of the right to repair, has released a new portable soldering iron, the Hub Soldering Iron, to help individuals develop basic repair skills. The company has thousands of tutorials online to aid in the repair process. The soldering iron is designed to facilitate hands-on repair and maintenance.

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Game designer Jason Rohrer hid a gold trophy in the woods as part of a treasure hunt. The hunt was designed by Rohrer and musician Tom Bailey. The location of the treasure was not supposed to be known for a few weeks.

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On National Voter Registration Day, celebrities like Stephen Curry, Olivia Rodrigo, and Kerry Washington used their social media platforms to encourage Americans to sign up to vote. Meanwhile, a group of MAGA influencers, including Danielle D'Souza Gill, a daughter of election conspiracist Dinesh D'Souza, spread a different message, claiming that 'millions of illegals' are crossing the southern border and potentially voting illegally.

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Greenland's ice sheet contains around 6.5 percent of the world's fresh water, with over 350 trillion liters estimated to run into the ocean annually. Climate change is accelerating Arctic melting, leading to more water flowing off the island every year. A startup has been partially approved by the Greenland government to harvest glacier meltwater and ship it abroad, potentially providing fresh water to countries facing shortages.

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Thousands of employees of Evolution, an online gambling company, have been on strike in Tbilisi, Georgia, protesting over pay, allegations of harassment, and unsafe working conditions. The strike began on July 12 and escalated in August. Giorgi Diasamidze, head of the employee union LABOR, alleges that non-uniformed private security people hired by the company beat the strikers in mid-August.

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