Cell phone auto correct sparks school gunman lockdown
An auto corrected text message on a cell phone resulted in lockdowns at Oakwood middle and high school in Georgia on Wednesday.
Colorado finds another reason for recycling old cell phones
Most Americans are aware to some extent that recycling of electronics such as computers and cell phones no longer needed is good for the environment.
Illinois latest state to debate drivers' cell phone use
Many states have begun flirting with banning cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle, and a significant number of them have already enacted laws. The issue has taken on a new twist in Illinois, where legislators in the state capital of Springfield are considering banning such use in some situations but not all.
Cell phone photo captures scam artist
A picture taken by an old cell phone helped police in Lincolnshire to track down an alleged scam artist. Fred Zarbin, a 25 year old from Vernon Hills, was apparently a scam victim who decided to turn scam artist himself, offering gift cards on craigslist with $2000 on them at a discount.
Ugly cell phone antennas annoy homeowners
AT&T is lauding its cell phone antenna systems, known as nodes. However, homeowners in suburban Hinsdale are not so impressed
Cell Phone Youth Awareness Program Launched in Monroe County
Monroe County executive Maggie Brooks yesterday announced the launch of a nationally sponsored awareness campaign which is aimed at educating parents, students and teachers on the healthy, appropriate use of new and old cell phones among the youth population of Monroe County.
Airbags Turn Cell Phones into Projectiles
People talking or texting on their new and old cell phones while operating a motor vehicle is an increasing source of concern, but few drivers or passengers will probably have thought about how a cell phone could be responsible for injuring them during the course of a crash.
Cell phone to help poor vision
Smart Communications Inc. is considering releasing a cell phone and detection device that aims to benefit the visually impaired.
Waterproof your cell phone
Technology from US company Liquipel that is claimed to make new and old cell phones waterproof has been licensed by the Vita Group.
Cell phone calculator tool pulled
The Canadian government’s decision to drop an online cell phone plan calculator has been described as ‘purely political’, with Industry Canada refuting the government’s claim that the idea was dropped because it failed to work.
