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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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'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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Man Ran Statewide Fraud Scheme From Broward Jail
Bobby Staley is accused of running a fraud ring from behind bars in Broward County. NBC 6 anchor Johnny Archer reports.
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‘Did I Miss Christmas?' Rancho Penasquitos Neighborhood Hosts Festive Homecoming for Man Hospitalized During Holidays
It may already be the first week of February but on Christmas Card Lane in Rancho Penasquitos, it is still Christmas – and with good reason.
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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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‘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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Burglars Steal Thousands From Miami Cell Phone Store
Surveillance video shows two people placing cell phones and cash into book bags at the entrance of the store. Two different people are seen rummaging in an office, placing items in trash bags.
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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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ICYMI: BOGO Deal Issues; Forever Homes
Here are some of last week’s top stories from the NBC 6 Weekend Digest:
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Couple Waited Months for Company to Honor BOGO Deal
A couple called NBC 6 Responds after waiting months for a Cell Phone company to honor a Buy One, Get One deal.