News tagged with texting
Related topics: cell phone , text message
Germany warns of Apple security problem
(AP) -- Several versions of Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch have potentially serious security problems, a German government agency said in an official warning Wednesday.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 04, 2010 |
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What your phone app doesn't say: It's watching
(AP) -- Your smart phone applications are watching you - much more closely than you might like.
Jul 28, 2010 |
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GE Unveils Their Electric Vehicle WattStation (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- On Tuesday GE announced their new smart-grid-connected electric vehicle charger called the WattStation. The WattStation will help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles by significantly ...
New buoys enable submerged subs to communicate
(PhysOrg.com) -- Communicating with a submerged submarine has always been difficult, and since the submarine has to come up to periscope depth it has also been risky. Now a new buoy developed by Lockheed Martin ...
Researchers test green shopping scheme
(PhysOrg.com) -- Experts at The University of Manchester are to assess if ride-sharing could be a key weapon in the fight to make shopping more environmentally friendly.
Jul 12, 2010 |
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Wake up, check Facebook: Americans increasingly obsessed
Americans are increasingly obsessed with Facebook and many young women check their page even before using the bathroom in the morning, according to a poll released on Wednesday.
Jul 07, 2010 |
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LaHood criticizes driver distraction lobbying push
(AP) -- Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood criticized a fledgling lobbying campaign on Wednesday which he said would undermine his work to limit drivers' use of cell phones and other electronic devices while behind the ...
Jul 07, 2010 |
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Tech firms aim to keep wayward walkers on path
(AP) -- Todd Atwood says he doesn't worry too much about accidents when walking down the street using his iPhone to make calls, send text messages or check his e-mail. But he's seen the consequences of paying ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 05, 2010 |
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Google Voice telecom service opens to all in US
Internet giant Google has opened its Google Voice telecommunications service to anyone in the United States interested in using a single telephone number for all of their phones.
Jun 22, 2010 |
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Study: Teens not the worst text-driving culprits
(AP) -- If you're about to warn your teenager about the dangers of texting or talking on the phone while driving, a new report suggests you look in the mirror first.
Jun 18, 2010 |
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High court: Go ahead, search cop's sexy texting
(AP) -- The Supreme Court had a common-sense message Thursday for workers with cell phones and other gadgets provided by their employers: Use your own cell phone if you've got something to text that you don't want your boss ...
Jun 17, 2010 |
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As Web privacy concerns rise, Foursquare tries to carve a niche
Now you can ping your friends to get together at a restaurant or bar. Or just shout at them.
Jun 17, 2010 |
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Graphic PSAs Increase Texting While Driving
(PhysOrg.com) -- Graphic accident videos cause young adults to text and talk while driving more often.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 10, 2010 |
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Twitter to use own Web link shrinker this summer
(AP) -- Twitter plans to start using its own Web link shortener on addresses that users include in tweets.
Jun 09, 2010 |
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New surveillance camera system provides text feed
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed a prototype surveillance camera and computer system to analyze the camera images and deliver a text feed describing ...