MM 3503 - Abby Johnson

  The Future of Wireless Charging        Typically, when I think of technology, my mine immediately goes to phones. Phones are such a huge part society and companies like Apple and Samsung are constantly stepping up their upgrades in order to have the best cellphones possible. One of the biggest aspects of phones that usually plays a large role in the purchase is charging. People shopping for new phones are often checking the battery life, charging speed, and so much more. Recently, wireless charging has become one of the most popular aspects of cellphones. With charging pads and stands, the need for a charger that inserts into your phone is becoming less and less. While these new forms of charging are becoming more popular everyday, could there be another way to charge your phone that requires even less work from the consumer?     OPPO, a Chinese consumer electronics company, is working to find an answer to that very question. At the Mobile World Co...

  Mental Health in Pop Culture With social media becoming more and more integrated into many people's everyday lives, mental health has become much easier to talk about and a common topic now seen on almost any social media platform. Nowadays, it is not unusual to see movies, tv shows, or social media posts that revolve around mental health. Whether it be a specific mental illness or a general "how to" on working on your mental health, this topic has become a huge part of the social media narrative.  On platforms like Instagram and TikTok, it seems like everyday there is a new story about a popular celebrity or creator talking about their mental health or mental illnesses. Two of the most popular illnesses talked about are anxiety and depression. More and more people, famous and not, are coming forward to share their stories and experiences with these illnesses, allowing people to get a glimpse into their lives as well as feel seen knowing that someone else struggles wi...