Law
enforcement leaders are pushing cell phone makers to add a simple
feature to every device to help end a surge in smartphone thefts.
Officials want manufacturers like Samsung and Apple to add a remote
“kill switch” that could disable a phone after it’s been been reported
stolen. Smartphone thefts account for up to half of all street crimes in
some major cities. Source Link
So
what’s the extra cost of hiring a smoker? A study claims it’s about
$6,000 a year, including $2,000 in extra medical claims and $3,000 in
lost time for smoke breaks. Researchers also took into account the fact
that employers might save on pension costs since smokers typically die
younger. Source Link
If
listening to music isn’t motivating you to exercise more, how about
being chased by zombies? That’s one of several new smartphone fitness
apps to combine exercise goals with a little fun. Another simulates the
running of the bulls in Spain. Experts say something as simple as an app
that counts your steps can prompt better performance. Source Link
