The National Association of Broadcasters in the United States could not resist taking a potshot at used cell phones following an earthquake in Washington DC yesterday that left many cell phone networks jammed.
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Text Neck for Used Cell Phone Fans
New and old cell phone users are becoming victims of what chiropractors call “text neck”, neck injuries that are related to chronic texting.
Continue readingUsed Cell Phones as Weapons of War
Used cell phones could be vital weapons of war in Libya even after the conflict ends, as photos and videos of the drama taken by cell phones could be used as court evidence in any war crimes cases.
Continue readingBART, Cell Phones and Freedom of Speech
The recent disruption of cell phone services by BART – the Bay Area Transit System – has been met with mixed views.
Continue readingUsed Cell Phone Bandits
Police in Edmond in the United States are warning local residents to be wary of people coming to their doors and asking if they can borrow their new or used cell phones
Continue readingUsed Cell Phone School Zone Driving Warning
Driving while using new or old cell phones is illegal in many areas of the United States anyway, but police in Sherman in Texas are reminding drivers to take extra heed of the warnings when it comes to driving through school zones
Continue readingGroupMe Joins Skype
Skype has recently acquired GroupMe, a sticky group messaging service that works across mobile platforms and devices.
Continue readingUsed Cell Phone Hacking Cop Arrested
A detective who has been investigating the used cell phone hacking scandal that caused the closure of the News of the World in the United Kingdom has himself been arrested
Continue readingJamaica Examines Used Cell Phone Policy
The Jamaican government will be taking a close look at its policies relating to the disposal of used cell phones and other forms of outdated electronic equipment, according to the country’s Minister of Education, Andrew Holness.
Continue readingUsed Cell Phones Cause Increase in Stress
Americans love their new and old cell phones, with around eight out of ten people all having one, but a new study shows that the popular devices also increase stress in their users.
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