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NDTV
18-06-2025
- NDTV
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Becomes Talking Point on Internet, Here's Why
The infamous Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones have again become a talking point on social media. Launched in August 2016, the mobile phones were plagued by several issues, primarily related to their battery. They were even banned from planes over suspicion that they might overheat and explode, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officially putting them on the no-fly list. The phones were recalled and discontinued within weeks after launch. "The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States," TSA's website noted. "Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States," it added. What's the news? Now, people are again talking about the phones after a TikTok user shared a video of an airport sign that read Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is 'banned'. The video went viral and was seen by more than 2.5 million people, but most were left confused over the context, as the particular model is not available now. The airport sign reads: "FAA BANNED ITEM / Samsung Galaxy Note 7 / Individuals may NOT transport this device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the US." The FAA has banned Samsung Galaxy note 7 cell phones so if you have one then you either have to get rid of it or not fly! 👇👇👇🔥🔥 — Suzie rizzio (@Suzierizzo1) June 7, 2025 People rushed to the comment section to see what was happening. One user wrote, "Why is it banned?" Another asked, "Not me watching this on my Samsung Galaxy Note 7." One user explained, "That phone is from 2016. It's almost 10 years old. Nobody should have that phone anymore because it's too outdated. After a while, Google stops doing updates for older phones." What exactly happened with Note 7 phones? The phone's battery was prone to overheating, which in some cases led to explosions and fires. This issue was serious enough to prompt a global recall of the device. Samsung recalled nearly all Galaxy Note 7 devices sold worldwide due to the battery issue. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration took steps to ban the device from airplanes in the US. There were 96 reported cases of battery overheating in the US, resulting in 13 reports of burns and 47 reports of property damage associated with Note 7 phones.
New York Post
18-06-2025
- New York Post
This popular smartphone can overheat and explode — so it's banned from planes: ‘Nobody should have that phone anymore'
That's one fiery device. A June 6 clip on the platform has reignited buzz about the infamous Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone so dangerous it's banned from the skies due to the possibility of its battery overheating and potentially exploding or catching on fire. In a video that racked up 2.5 million views, TikToker K-Shawn Brower (@malckbro) filmed an airport warning that read: 'FAA BANNED ITEM / Samsung Galaxy Note 7 / Individuals may NOT transport this device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the US.' The phone is on the TSA's official no-fly list, where feds make it clear: this gadget's grounded for good. On the agency's website, it notes, 'The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States.' The infamous firestarter (above) is still blacklisted by the TSA, with feds warning: this ticking time bomb of a phone isn't flying anytime soon. AP The statement further explained, 'Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States.' Some blindsided viewers ran to the comment section of the social media video, desperate to know what the heck was going on. Others knew the answer. 'Why is it banned?' one asked as another quipped, 'Not me watching this on my Samsung Galaxy Note 7.' Someone else replied, 'That phone is from 2016. It's almost 10 years old. Nobody should have that phone anymore because it's too outdated. After a while, Google stops doing updates for older phones.' An additional user commented, 'probably because it's been known to have issues with its battery that can spontaneously catch fire. there's videos of it all over the internet, some of them are older but there's lots of videos of it.' As reported by Indy100, in 2016, Samsung conducted a 'thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue.' The company further added, 'To date (as of September 1) there have been 35 cases that have been reported globally and we are currently conducting a thorough inspection with our suppliers to identify possible affected batteries in the market. However, because our customers' safety is an absolute priority at Samsung, we have stopped sales of the Galaxy Note 7.' In other related news, The Post reported last month that the TSA has officially grounded a travel essential — banning portable chargers and power banks from checked luggage after a new FAA advisory. Back in 2016, Samsung admitted it ran a 'thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue' — corporate speak for 'our phones were blowing up.' REUTERS Under the updated rules, any device using lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries — including power banks and phone charging cases — must now fly in carry-ons only. Checked bags? Off limits. 'When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries and power banks must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit,' the FAA said. Nearly all portable chargers run on lithium batteries, so most travelers hauling the handy holiday must-have are getting zapped by the new ban. Looks like when it comes to explosive devices — and explosive trends — TikTok and the TSA are both keeping receipts.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Replica grenade found at Bradley International Airport
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WWLP) – An item prohibited at Bradley International Airport was detected in a passenger's carry-on bag on Thursday. TSA New England shared a photo on 'X' stating that a replica grenade was detected during security scanning. They say these types of items are not allowed to fly with passengers. Increase of passengers expected at Bradley International Airport during spring break Nearly 500 items are listed on the TSA's website of things that can or cannot fly on an airplane. Items not allowed in carry-on or checked bags include the following: Alcoholic beverages over 140 proof Bang Snaps Bear Bangers Bear spray Blasting Caps Butane Chlorine for Pools and Spas CO2 Cartridge Cooking spray Dynamite Engine-powered Equipment with Residual Fuel Engines and Engine-powered Equipment with Residual Fuel English Christmas Crackers Fertilizer Fire Extinguishers and Other Compressed Gas Cylinders Firecracker Fireworks Flammable Liquid, Gel, or Aerosol Paint Flammable Paints Flare Guns Flares Fuels Gas Torches Gasoline Gun Powder Hand Grenades Lighter (Fluid) Lighters (Gun) Lighters (Torch) Liquid Bleach Matches (Strike-anywhere Matches) Party Poppers Propane Realistic Replicas of Explosives Realistic Replicas of Incendiaries Recreational Oxygen Rocket Launcher Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Small Compressed Gas Cartridges Sparklers Spillable Batteries Spray Paint Spray Starch Tear Gas Turpentine and Paint Thinner Vehicle Airbags WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
28-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Hidden Cost Of Bad Software Practices
Sebastian Avila, co-founder at Qualitara. getty Software isn't just a tool; it's the backbone of modern business. Yet, poor software practices silently drain billions of dollars from organizations every year, crippling innovation, inflating budgets and derailing projects. The numbers speak for themselves: • $2.41 trillion was the estimated cost of poor software quality in the U.S. alone. • In poorly executed projects, 50% of software development budgets are wasted on bug fixes instead of delivering business value. • Late-stage defect detection can be 100 times more expensive than catching bugs early in development. • 70% of digital transformation initiatives fail, often attributed to mismanaged software execution and quality issues. When software fails, the consequences extend far beyond lost revenue. A single undetected error can trigger product recalls, security breaches and irreversible reputational damage. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall is a prime example: late-stage defects in its battery management system caused devices to overheat and catch fire, forcing Samsung to recall millions of units. The recall and production halts resulted in a $17 billion loss. The lesson is clear: Bad software is expensive, and the later you catch defects, the higher the cost. But what's the solution? Fixing software problems starts before a single line of code is written—it starts with hiring the right people. Poor hiring decisions don't just impact payroll; they derail projects, slow innovation and inflate long-term costs. • A bad hire can cost as much as 30% of that employee's first-year salary. • An employee who underperforms takes 70% more time to manage than a high-performing one. • 60% of bad hires will negatively affect the performance of other team members. This is why top organizations care so much about hiring A-players—the top 10% of engineers—who don't just write code but solve problems before they escalate. They proactively identify risks, build scalable solutions and ensure that software is reliable from the start. To consistently hire A-players, companies should adopt a structured, repeatable approach to identifying top talent. A key element of this process is creating clear scorecards that go beyond standard job descriptions, defining the role's mission, key outcomes and required competencies. This ensures alignment with business objectives and team dynamics, while also enabling consistent evaluations across candidates, especially useful when multiple interviewers are involved, helping to compare apples to apples. Structured interviews can then be used to assess candidates based on real career experiences rather than hypothetical scenarios. By exploring past roles, achievements and challenges, companies can uncover patterns of success, adaptability and problem-solving skills. Finally, rigorous reference checks provide an additional layer of validation. Instead of generic inquiries, they should focus on performance patterns and insights from former managers and colleagues. Cross-referencing a candidate's statements with past supervisors' perspectives can highlight consistency and credibility. Beyond the standard questions, it's essential to dig deeper into how the candidate responded to feedback, influenced team dynamics and handled setbacks. Asking for specific examples of their problem-solving approach, how they navigated conflicts and what their manager might have changed about their performance can reveal crucial insights. This structured hiring approach, inspired by principles from Who: The A Method for Hiring and insights from The Manager's Handbook, enhances consistency and increases the likelihood of securing high-performing talent. However, hiring great people isn't enough. Without strong engineering standards, even the best engineers can't deliver consistent, high-quality results. Many companies mistakenly believe that hiring top-tier engineers automatically leads to high-quality software, but even the best engineers can't thrive in a chaotic environment. Talent without the right guardrails leads to inconsistency, while guardrails without talent lead to stagnation. To create scalable, high-quality software, organizations must establish clear engineering standards that ensure everyone follows a cohesive approach. While the specific methodologies will vary between teams, companies should aim to implement industry-proven best practices that help drive reliability and efficiency. Some examples include: • Shift-Left Testing: Catch defects early by prioritizing testing in the design and development phases, reducing late-stage rework. • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Automate testing and deployments to improve release velocity while maintaining stability. • Automated Testing: Use tools like Selenium, Jest or Cypress to detect issues before they reach production. • Static Code Analysis: Tools like SonarQube help spot vulnerabilities and anti-patterns before they become production problems. • Security Best Practices (OWASP): Enforce secure coding standards to prevent costly security breaches. Organizations can also enhance their software development efficiency by adopting proven frameworks like DORA (DevOps Research and Assessment). DORA provides a data-driven approach to measuring and improving engineering performance by benchmarking teams against elite engineering organizations. It focuses on four key metrics that directly impact software delivery and operational efficiency: • Deployment frequency • Lead time for changes • Change failure rate • Mean time to recovery (MTTR) By tracking these metrics, companies can identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows and measure progress against industry-leading teams. While DORA is a widely adopted framework, it is just one of many approaches that organizations can use to continuously refine their engineering processes and drive long-term results. Success comes from cultivating a measurable environment where talent and best practices align with business goals. Building high-quality software takes both talent and strong standards. One without the other simply isn't enough. Organizations must invest in both: • A-players with strong technical skills who understand the business impact of their work. They proactively drive quality, communicate clearly and consistently raise the bar by delivering meaningful outcomes—not just completing tasks. • Engineering best practices designed to ensure consistent performance, eliminate inefficiencies and align with industry benchmarks. This balance separates high-performing engineering teams from those stuck in a cycle of technical debt, rework and stagnation. Companies that get this right don't just build better software—they save time, reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Ultimately, engineering excellence isn't just about writing code—it's about building a system where top talent and best-in-class processes consistently deliver exceptional software in a predictable, repeatable manner. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
