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"I used this emergency S.O.S. on my phone and it made a siren sound," Maxwell Wesslock said.
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"I used this emergency S.O.S. on my phone and it made a siren sound," Maxwell Wesslock said.
The dilemma parents are running into is how to stay connected with their kids, without getting them hooked on tech too soon.
How does $1,000 sound? It could be yours if you're willing to swap your smartphone with a flip phone for a week.
Elana Mugdan is taking on VitaminWater's "No Smartphone" for a year contest.
Could you go a day without your smartphone? How about a week? A month?
Making your child wait to get a smartphone could feel impossible, but it might be a huge relief, and many parents are doing it.
There is a health alert for people addicted to texting on their smartphone, which pretty much means almost everyone under the age of 30.
A child in East Flatbush, Brooklyn suffered from serious burns after a smartphone caught fire in his hand over the weekend.
Advocates are speaking out against a police union-backed initiative, and other sites which prompt New Yorkers to post pictures of the city's homeless online.
Baby monitors are supposed to be your eyes and ears when you aren't in the same room as your child, but hackers could use them to look into your life.
A bracelet loaded with pepper spray is a fashion accessory that can come in handy during a life threatening emergency.
You better think twice the next time you look at your smartphone, because you could be doing some serious damage to your spine.
You may want to think twice before tossing your old smartphone. Just because you deleted information, your old data may not be gone forever.
Use your smartphone to truly maximize your holiday shopping. From coupon finders to shopping lists, these apps have everything you need to get the best savings.
We have all been told about the problems of distracted teenage drivers. Now, a new report finds that phones can also lead to accidents when teens are walking.
We use our smartphones for just about everything. But soon, they may be a think of the past.
Swim season is in full swing, but taking your eyes off of your children for even a second can lead to tragedy.
The event gives industry insiders a chance to check out the latest and greatest gadgets and electronics.
Some apps can be lifesavers, but others can be time wasters that leave you disconnected from the world.
While fewer bags are being lost by the airlines these days, people are still stealing them! Which is why Air France and KLM have spent the last year developing two gadgets that help prevent luggage from being lifted.
It's no secret that many people are attached to their smartphones to the point that they almost can't live without them. Now, technology has enabled smartphones to direct the way that people live.
Children trying to get their parents' attention have some serious competition. You could call it "distracted parenting," when mom and dad pay more attention to their smartphone than their kids.
A blaring AMBER Alert alarm on smartphones woke up people early Friday morning in New Jersey. The alert was issued around 6:45 a.m. after two children were abducted Thursday night more than 100 miles away in Lancaster, Penn.
Discovering the secret to a good night's sleep can mean something different for everybody.
CNet technology editor Bridget Carey highlights some of the best apps to use while getting your holiday shopping done.
Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything.
While Friday's weigh-in is being held in Manhattan, the contests, as always, will happen on July 4th at Nathan's flagship restaurant in Coney Island.
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
The aquarium spent the last decade rebuilding and making improvements to protect it from future storms.
Ryan, 60, claimed to a be an off-duty state trooper and used racist language when he threatened a Wallkill Police lieutenant with a box cutter.
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
Paramus Police are trying to find whoever cut down the flag pole at a VFW post.
The fire was first reported at around 5:40 a.m. Friday and grew to a five-alarm blaze about two hours later.
While Friday's weigh-in is being held in Manhattan, the contests, as always, will happen on July 4th at Nathan's flagship restaurant in Coney Island.
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
The aquarium spent the last decade rebuilding and making improvements to protect it from future storms.
Ryan, 60, claimed to a be an off-duty state trooper and used racist language when he threatened a Wallkill Police lieutenant with a box cutter.
Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything.
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts. So have the travel nightmares, with airlines struggling with pilot and other staffing shortages.
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
Paramus Police are trying to find whoever cut down the flag pole at a VFW post.
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts. So have the travel nightmares, with airlines struggling with pilot and other staffing shortages.
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
Jackie Dias would've liked to have had a crystal ball to see the future would be OK when John came out as a gay man 10 years ago.
As many as 1,000 boats are expected in the water off Huntington for the Fourth of July.
Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything.
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
Mayor Eric Adams, along with many other lawmakers, fear the recent Supreme Court ruling on guns in New York will have far-reaching implications.
Shootings spiked in June and July of 2020, reaching record levels not seen since 2006. We examine the reasons why.
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
The city is still waiting for a shipment from the federal government.
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
The 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, signed a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn last season.
NYCFC (8-4-4) got two goals from Héber, another one from Gabriel Pereira and one from Talles Magno.
Veteran right-hander throws two-hit ball over eight innings in Astros' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
Top-ranked eaters from around the world compete in the contest on July 4.
Masks will not be required at most Broadway shows for at least the next month.
The aquarium spent the last decade rebuilding and making improvements to protect it from future storms.
Griner's arrest came at a low point in U.S. relations with Russia, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.