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Study Reveals Your Cell Phone May Be the First Thing Others Notice About You

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:57:44 +0000

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Maybe you shouldn’t judge a person by his phone, either. A new survey of more than 120,000 people in 15 countries has found that 56% of people believe their phone is the first thing people notice about them. Among men, that number creeps up slightly [...]

Lady Gaga Gets Pelted With … a Britney Spears Cell Phone?!

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:00:10 +0000

While Lady Gaga was performing in Finland this week, a little monster threw a cell phone with a photo of Britney Spears on it on stage. We’re not sure why a monster would toss their valuable phone on stage, since they are expensive, contain sensitive personal information, are essential to modern communication and not something that Gaga really needs in hand-me-down form. But it did get a response out of Gaga, and a relatively positive one at that.

Where Are You Most Likely to Lose Your Phone?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:00:51 +0000

If you routinely stop for coffee, make sure you have your cell phone with you when you leave. A new study reveals coffee houses are the most likely places to lose a phone or have it stolen — especially if you live in Philadelphia.

Cell Phone Vigilante Silences Fellow Bus Riders' Phones – Is He a Hero?

Shauna Wright — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:00:21 +0000

Forget Batman — there is a new vigilante prowling the city streets. His mission? To silence noisy cell phones in public places. His weapon? A cell phone jammer, the latest trend in hot gadgets. The jammer, which looks like a walkie-talkie with multiple antennas, works by sending out signals that match frequencies used by cell [...]

What Does the Ear You Use for Phone Calls Say About You?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:45 +0000

When you talk on the phone, do you hold it up to your right ear or your left? Scientists say your preference could reveal a lot about you. A new study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit found a strong link between brain dominance and the ear used to listen to a call. More [...]

How Dangerous Is It to Use Your Cellphone While Walking?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:00:43 +0000

We’ve all been warned about the dangers of using our cell phones while driving. But did you know phone usage when you’re simply walking can make you accident-prone, too? Scientists at Stony Brook University in New York conducted experiments with 33 male and female adults in their 20s and discovered texters in particular had a [...]

Like Using Your Cell Phone In the Car? A New Device Will Stop You

Kathy Landin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:00:01 +0000

Statistics are showing more and more that cell phone use in cars is a leading cause of accidents. In fact, some research has shown that driving while distracted causes more deaths than driving while under the influence. But, would you buy a new device that prevents you from ever using your cell phone in your car?

US Government Agency Begs to End Cell Phone Use While Driving — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:00:23 +0000

Studies about the dangers of using a cell device while driving have produced mixed results — some say talking or texting behind the wheel can increase the odds of a crash exponentially, while others say the perils are few.

Regardless, the National Transportation Safety Board is so convinced of the dangers of “distracted driving” that it’s now called for a nationwide ban on non-emergency cell phone use while driving. Even hands-free devices are not excluded.

NTSB Recommends Ban On Cell Phone Use [VIDEO]

Jeff Evans — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:00:24 +0000

A story released today says that the National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that states ban the use of cell phones and all other electronic devices while driving. There would be an exception to this ban in only emergency situations. The NTSB doesn’t have authority to impose regulations, but its recommendations do carry significant weight [...]

5 Ways To Get A Better Cell Phone Signal

roddwayne — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:33:39 +0000

Are you suffering from too few bars on your cell phone signal? As we increasingly rely on our cell phones to manage daily responsibilities, it becomes more critical to maintain a proper connection.
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While standing near a window, turning our phones upside down, and even hopping around in circles on one leg are all things we resort to in hopes of getting a stronger signal, there are several more reliable ways to get better reception on our cell phones

When NOT To Pull It Out

Marcie Pink — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:00:24 +0000

Having a cell phone these days is as vital to your life as breathing, and although breathing is encouraged to continue at all times of the day — talking on your cell phone is not — more after the jump. Here are some of the times you should not pull out your phone: 10: While [...]