AT&T has introduced Account Lock, a feature that protects users from SIM swapping attacks, which occur when attackers gain control over a victim's phone number to intercept calls and messages. THe move prevents unauthorized changes to accounts, such as phone number transfers and SIM card changes. and follows similar initiatives by other carriers.

Nearly half of smart TV owners use their sets for non-viewing activities such as music-listening and many leverage features such as smart device connectivity, including video calls and doorbell monitoring, Hub Entertainment Research reports. LG and Samsung dominate the market, but Roku and Fire TV have seen significant growth.

Power consumption shrinks by as much as 95% when AI models run on phones rather than in the cloud, researchers at Qualcomm and the University of California, Riverside discovered. A simulator under development also illustrates differences in water consumption.

Generation Z spends notably less time on streaming services and traditional TV compared to other generations, dedicating just 1.3 hours daily to streaming and 0.8 hours to traditional or livestreamed TV, Deloitte reports. Instead, Gen Z prefers social media, video games and user-generated content, the study says.

Target and Best Buy are ramping up their back-to-school sales strategies this summer, launching overlapping sales events to coincide with Amazon Prime Day and draw budget-conscious families. Both companies aim to attract shoppers who, according to recent surveys, are increasingly seeking discounts and only buying sale items. Target is specifically promoting back-to-school savings with a 20% off storewide offer for college students and teachers, while also maintaining last year's prices on key school supplies.

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