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cell phone

[sel-fohn] / ˈsɛlˌfoʊn /




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"If we can do that, maybe someday we could do quantum computing in a cell phone," Pan says with a smile.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Citing the “unique nature of cell phone location records,” a 5-4 majority found “a legitimate expectation of privacy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Scientists have long been sounding the alarm, warning that cell phone addiction is associated with shortened attention spans, sleep problems and anxiety.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

TMZ shared police bodycam footage from the scene on Thursday that showed Woods talking into his cell phone away from officers.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

I so wanted to tell Thomas about my busted cell phone, but I pushed play on my old iPod instead.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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