photo credit: Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying and “sexting” are becoming more common. As the average age of cell phone users drops down closer to grade school level, the schools are trying to take action. (See my blog Cyberbullying is a growing concern.) But just how far should the schools be able to go in their quest to protect students? Is searching cell phones a viable option? Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Out of the Box

Afraid your mom can’t learn how to use a Smartphone? The new “Out of the Box” Smartphone tutorial may be just the ticket. The idea is to place the Smartphone in the cut out in the book and use the easy to follow arrows to click and perform the tasks you want to learn. It’s a hands-on way to learn your Smartphone. It kind of reminds me of the big pre-school books with touch texture and play sounds. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Pay using a Cell Phone

Will cash become totally obsolete? Square, the plastic card reader cell phone attachment, makes it easy for street vendors to accept credit cards. No merchant account is needed for the vendor to accept payment. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Dump Your Land Line

US consumers lead Canadians in becoming wireless only subscribers. About 25% of American households have ditched the land line telephones in favor of going with only wireless service. Canadians follow that with 12% going wireless. Read the rest of this entry »

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Drug dealers are using their cell phones as scales. New downloadable apps turn your Smartphone into a small scale. iPhone has the iScale, while other Smartphones are also making ounce and gram scale apps available. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Phones for Sale?

Cell phones have created a new freedom in Middle Eastern society. In a conservative culture that segregates genders, and frowns on unsupervised dating, texting and calling has opened up a whole new paradigm shift. In addition, political activists and politicians are using text messaging to promote their causes as well as solicit votes. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Domestic Violence Cell Phone

Weber Shandwick’s US employees donated over 800 cell phones to support Verizon’s HopeLine, a program of support for domestic violence survivors. Verizon’s exclusive program, HopeLine, distributes grants and refurbished phones to survivors of domestic violence. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Truck Driving Cell Phone

Kentucky State Police (KSP) has cited cell phone usage and excessive speed as causes of the crash that killed 11 people in March near Munfordville, Kentucky. However, the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board), which is conducting the investigation, says it is yet to be determined if the truck driver, Kenneth Laymon of Jasper, AL was on his cell phone at the time of the accident. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Gold Plated Cell Phone

Remember the days when cell phones were so large you needed to carry them in a bag or briefcase? No one I know misses those old dinosaurs. But apparently Stuart Hughes, (the company behind gold iPhones, TVs, and game consoles) thinks there are at least 10 mega-rich people who do. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Cell Phones Across the World

While the iPad and other pricey technology dictates to the US, the rest of the world is using and developing cell phones as the latest and CHEAPEST technology! In India, Reliance Communications sells a cell phone for $25 with -1 cent-a-minute phone calls across India and 1-cent text messages and no monthly charge. Read the rest of this entry »