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BBC News
12-08-2025
- BBC News
Why e dey important to off your phone for plane
You carry yourself, pay plenti money enta aeroplane either bicos di road no safe or you need to go wia you dey go fairly sharparly. You siddon, dem do all di safety tok-tok, to wear belt and den di pilot tell you say time don reach to off your phone, but you dey play games or watch video, but not for di first time, you ask your sef why I dey run dis parole? Some theories dey point say phones and oda gadgets fit affect di electronic systems. According to regulations wey resemble demselves worldwide, electronic devices no suppose to stay on under 3,000m (10,000ft), even if e dey in flight mode. But above dat height from di ground pipo fit use laptops or music players but di phones go still dey off. Di US Federal Aviation Administration ban cell phones for airborne use howeva bicos say e fit interfere wit aircraft instruments. Dem say "devices fit dey used for airplane mode or wit cell connection off. You fit use WiFI connection on your device if di plane get WiFI system and airline allow di use." Di US constitution tok say "di use of cellular telephones while di aircraft dey airborne dey prohibited by FCC rules". BBC tori pesin, Katia Moskvitch tok say personal phones fit act to malfunction aeroplanes bicos of dia electronics based systems wey dem dey call avionics. Dis avionics na wetin det used for navigation, to tok wit pipo for ground and monitor wetin dey keep di plane for air and some of dis components dey use sensors to take give informate to di cockpit. So na how phones fit affect di information wey di plane dey get. No be just phone sha o, Kindles, laptops and handheld gaming consoles bicos all of dem dey comot radio waves. If dis waves dey at frequencies wey dey close to di ones di avionics dey emit, e fit corrupt di signals and readings wey dem dey provide. If dis sensors no work, e fit affect systems like radar, communications and collision avoidance technology. Di problem fit rise well well if your devices don spoil and dey comot stronger radio waves or if di signals from multiple device combine. No record do show say crashes don dey directly linked to phone use interference but sometimes pesin no dey know wetin dey cause di accidents. Flight recorder fit no show say critical system bin fail bicos of electromagnetic interference from passengers devices. However, even though straight line no dey between crash and use of electronic devices. Katie reveal say US Aviation Safety Reporting System wey Nasa dey maintain show 50 cases of safety issues wey phone use cause. One case report tok say, "First Officer report say compass systems bin get k-leg for initial climb. Wen dem ask passengers to make sure say all dia devices bin dey off, di compass system go back to normal." One 2006 analysis of di data base show 77 times wey dey highly link interference from electronic gadgets. Di International Air Transport Association (IATA) show 75 separate incidents wey pilots believe say na phones cause electronic interference between 2003 and 2009. BBC tori pesin, Katia Moskvitch point out say even though some airlines don dey advertise how dem go allow pipo to use dia phones for flights, no be for wen di plane dey take off or land, na just for wen di plane dey cruising altitude. Wetin you fit do or not do in plane BBC News Pidgin reach out to di Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection for di Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu on wetin be di aviation regulations wey dey guide airline passengers, and e list di offences wey include but no dey limited to di following; Smoking for inside plane or for non-smoking area of di terminal building na offence. Use of mobile phones and/or oda communication/electronics gadgets inside plane without di approval of di aircraft Commander na offence. Fighting or oda disorderly conduct for inside plane or for di terminal building na offence. Any conduct/act wey constitute nuisance to oda passengers na offence. Disobedience of lawful instructions issued by di aircraft commander, flight crew, cabin attendants, check-in staff and/or security screening staff na offence. Any conduct wey endanger or wey dey likely to endanger di safety of flight operations na crime. Tampering wit smoke detectors and oda aircraft equipment na crime. No pesin dey allowed to carry, or attempt to carry, weapons, prohibited items or oda dangerous devices for body, or for inside im load for plane unless e dey authorized for transport. No pesin go dey allowed to enta security restricted area or sterile area unless di aviation security officer don screen and clear am for entry. Na crime to take pictures or videos for restricted areas for di airport terminal Carry Prohibited Items: Items like sharp objects, flammable liquids, or certain electronics dey restricted and security go seize am. Di Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority regulations allow di aircraft commander or airport authority to take di necessary measures wey include restraint wia necessary wen dem see any passenger wey dey misbehave on board or for di terminal building. NCAA also list offences and di penalty for inside airplane or for terminal area. Operating a portable electronic device in violation of crew directives go attract - Maximum civil penalty Drinking alcoholic beverages wey no be di operator serve - Maximum civil penalty Interference wit crew member go attract - Maximum civil penalty Physical assault or threat to physically assault a flight or cabin crewmember go attract - Minimum to maximum civil penalty and/or criminal referral Physical assault or threat to physically assault an individual wey no be crewmember - Minimum to maximum civil penalty and/or criminal referral. Traveller wey act in a manner wey pose imminent threat to di safety of aircraft or oda individuals on di aircraft go face - Minimum to maximum civil penalty and/or criminal referral. Smoking for area wia dem write or put "No Smoking' sign - Maximum civil penalty. Smoking for aircraft lavatory - Maximum civil penalty. Tampering wit smoke detector - Minimum to maximum civil penalty and/or criminal referral. Refusal to fasten seat belt for wia seat belt sign dey - Minimum to moderate civil penalty.
New York Times
12-08-2025
- New York Times
The Hunt for a Lost Microscopic Art World
In 2020, Kenton Smith, an engineer, was peering through a microscope at electronic devices, admiring the intricate designs. As he studied something called a voltage comparator, he saw a face staring back. In one corner of the chip was a crude microscopic smiley face, about .004 inches wide, etched onto the surface. Mr. Smith had made a hobby of examining silicon chips to study their layouts but had never come across such a personal touch. Supported by In 2020, Kenton Smith, an engineer, was peering into a microscope at an integrated circuit, admiring the intricate designs. The hobby was by then routine, but this time was different: Through the lens, a face stared back. In one corner of the chip was a crude microscopic smiley face, about .004 inches wide, etched onto the surface. Mr. Smith had made a hobby of examining silicon chips to study their layouts but had never come across such a personal touch. Mr. Smith had stumbled upon a relic of another era. The images, commonly known as silicon doodles, were used around the 1970s and after as a form of expression and to protect against technological theft. The doodles could be tame — the designer's initials — or elaborate and whimsical, like a Tyrannosaurus rex driving a convertible. Though well documented, the doodles are a rarity, and the practice has largely been phased out. The hunt for them requires time, money for parts and an archaeologist's spirit as collectors search flea markets and online auctions for the chance to unscrew hardware casings, whittle down chip caps and train their eyes to catch a glimpse of magic. 'It blew me away,' said Mr. Smith, 36, who is from Madison, Wis. He now works in digital design, but from a young age he was interested in electronics and computers. He was especially drawn to the 'hidden beauty' of integrated circuits, he said. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Bloomberg
08-08-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Emirates Expands Electronics Restrictions With Power Bank Ban
Emirates will ban the use of power banks aboard its flights and only allow passengers to bring one such device onto the plane, further restricting travelers from carrying electronic gadgets on aircraft. 'Emirates is taking a firm and proactive stance to mitigate risk when it comes to power banks onboard,' the Dubai carrier said in a statement on Friday.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Apple introduces AppleCare One subscription service to protect devices
Protecting electronic devices is a priority for most people, and Apple has come up with a plan to help its customers do just that. The tech giant unveiled its new AppleCare One service on July 23, a subscription service that allows customers to protect up to three products in one plan for $19.99 per month. Customers will also have the option to add more devices at any time for $5.99 per month for each device. Apple says the plan offers customers "one-stop service and support from Apple experts across all of the Apple products in their plan for simple, affordable peace of mind." Starting July 24, customers in the U.S. can sign up for AppleCare One directly on their iPhone, iPad or Mac, or by visiting their nearest Apple Store, the company said in a news release. "Built on the trusted foundation of AppleCare+, AppleCare One extends that same reliability and makes it easier than ever to protect the products you love and depend on like iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, combining simplicity and exceptional value," said Bob Borchers, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, in the news release. What does AppleCare One protect against? According to Apple, AppleCare One includes all of the benefits of AppleCare+, including unlimited repairs for accidents like drops and spills, 24/7 priority support from Apple experts, quick and convenient Apple-certified service and battery coverage. Apple says the plan also expands theft and loss protection beyond iPhones to also cover iPads and Apple Watches. Elon Musk fans flock to new Tesla Diner: See the opening day photos How much does AppleCare One cost? The company says AppleCare One pricing is the same regardless of the products that are covered – $19.99 per month. This means a customer can enroll their iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch in an AppleCare One plan instead of enrolling each device in separate AppleCare+ plans. Additional items can be added for $5.99 per month for each device. Are existing devices eligible for AppleCare One coverage? Apple says customers can now add products they already own that are up to four years old to an AppleCare One plan if they are in good condition. To verify "good condition," products may be required to undergo a diagnostic check using a customer's iPhone or iPad, or at an Apple Store, prior to being added to the plan, Apple said. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Apple launces AppleCare One subscription service: What to know
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fulton County school board approves policy that restricts K-8 students from using electronics
On Wednesday, the Fulton County School Board voted in favor of a new policy that would restrict K-8 students from using their electronic devices during the upcoming school year. 'Such as laptops, cell phones, Google glasses, Apple watches for use during instructional time,' Fulton County Chief Communication Officer Brian Noyes said. Noyes says that during the past year, students already adhered to a student code of conduct that restricted lower-grade students from using electronic devices. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The new change now includes middle school students in Fulton County. Noyes adds that high school students in Fulton County schools don't typically use personal electronics during instructional time unless teachers approve. Atlanta Public Schools officials recently said they are considering changes for how to manage cell phone use among high school students. TRENDING STORIES: Swimmer airlifted to Savannah area hospital after being bitten by shark Deaths of couple who vanished on Lake Oconee spawning massive search ruled accidental Man tries to break into Cobb County home while woman was in bed, police say [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
