Cell Phone

Cell Phone Use Linked To Brain Changes, Scientists Say

LiveScience | Posted 11.13.2009 | Technology


The Swedish Research Council announced yesterday that researchers at Sweden's Orebro University can point to a specific biological effect that cell ph...

Billy Boyd, Aspen Resident, Finally Finds Cell Phone After Epic Search

AP | Posted 11.02.2009 | Denver


ASPEN, Colo. — A determined Colorado man found his missing cell phone at a trash dump after dialing the number and listening for the ring. Bill...

It's Time to Teach Children About Money

Don McNay | Posted 10.12.2009 | Business


Don McNay

I'm convinced that most of the mistakes made handling money result from lack of information and bad habits formed in childhood.

'No Texting' Is The New 'No Smoking': Bans On Texting While Driving Gain Support

Bianca Bosker | Posted 10.04.2009 | Technology


'No texting' is the new 'no smoking.' Obama, carmakers, state governments, and citizens have rallied in support of legislation that would ban drivers...

New Guide Tells You How Much Radiation Your Cell Phone Emits

treehugger.com | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living


The Environmental Working Group has released a website that sorts through cell phones and shows the emissions levels of over 1,000 cell phone models. ...

Sharpening the Saw: The End of Summer and Back to Work

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living


Vivian Norris de Montaigu

I hope that as many people as possible have sharpened the saw this summer. Because, dear humans, we will need to be at our best in the days ahead.

Cellphones Cause Brain Tumors, Higher Risk In Children, Report Says

medicalnewstoday.com | Posted 10.16.2009 | Living


A new report, "Cellphones and Brain Tumors: 15 Reasons for Concern, Science, Spin and the Truth Behind Interphone," was released today by a collaborat...

Cell Phone Camera Pics as Art? Broadway icon Joel Grey Thinks So.

Jon Chattman | Posted 08.31.2009 | Entertainment


Jon Chattman

I spoke with the actor about his book of cell-phone photography, his photography career, and if this is all a hobby or another role he's taken on.

Pictures of Minors Driving 60 mph and Texting? What is the NYT Thinking?

Blake Fleetwood | Posted 08.20.2009 | Media


Blake Fleetwood

Could the Times possibly have assigned the photographer to take a picture of minors engaging in what seems like incredibly risky behavior?

Cell Phone Hell

Sheryl McCarthy | Posted 08.02.2009 | New York


Sheryl McCarthy

Since New Yorkers spend more time than people in other cities in close proximity to each other on the streets, in stores and restaurants, and on public transportation, we cannot escape the tyranny of cellphone users.

What Would You Do?

Crystal Smith | Posted 06.11.2009 | Living


Crystal Smith

I never realized how much I depended upon my phone or my computer. I'm not so sure that's good thing. Depending too much on anything is not good for you.

Mobile Phones: Key To Developing Nations

Huffington Post Contributor | Jennifer Openshaw | Posted 05.24.2009 | World


By Jennifer Openshaw Most of us use our cell phones for just about everything these days -- texting a buddy, monitoring social networking sites, or c...

Congo Violence Fueled By Common Material In Cell Phones, Laptops

NYCity News Service | Posted 05.08.2009 | World


NYCity News Service

Coltan, when refined, is used in many common electronic devices. But Congolese miners have been killed, and women raped, during the 11-year war over the valuable mineral deposits.

Cell Phone Customers Pay For Much More Time Than They Use

LA Times | David Lazarus | Posted 04.07.2009 | Business


If you're like most cellphone users, you probably think you're paying less than 10 cents per minute for calls. Think again. When you do the math, you...

iForget: How the iPhone Killed Memory

Matt Stewart | Posted 04.04.2009 | Style


Matt Stewart

The iPhone is a gorgeous, near-perfect device that reads minds and moves planets. It's also destroying the traditional concept of memory.

Palm on its Way Back

Philip G. Baker | Posted 02.13.2009 | Style


Philip G. Baker

It's no wonder there's so much similarity to the iPhone with the new Palm Pre. There's been a mass movement of Apple executives, marketeers, and engineers to Palm, and it shows.

Cell Phone In Man's Chest Pocket Stops Bullet

AP | Posted 12.21.2008 | Home


COVINGTON, La. — A man says his cell phone saved his life. A stray .45-caliber bullet hit R.J. Richard's chest while he was mowing the lawn _ hi...

Oprah Endorses Amazon's Kindle: MediaBytes with Shelly Palmer October 27, 2008

Shelly Palmer | Posted 11.27.2008 | Media


Shelly Palmer

Dan Beldy, Managing Director of Steamboat Ventures told me at lunch that he is thinking about putting together a consortium to lease their own fight...

"Video Your Vote" On PBS And YouTube

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

if you spot (and record on video) something unusual at your polling place, you will have an easy way of uploading it to a place where journalists will have immediate access.

Obama's Mobile Moment

Jonathan Spalter | Posted 09.23.2008 | Media


Jonathan Spalter

By going around the news media and even bypassing its own massive email list, the Obama campaign is attempting to build a direct, personal, and immediate connection with voters.

Bill Would Ban In-Flight Cell Phone Use

PC Magazine | Chloe Albanesius | Posted 04.25.2008 | Business


For many of us, the opportunity to power down the cell phone or disconnect from the Internet during an airplane ride is a welcome respite from being c...

Apple Tweaks IPhone for Business Uses

AP | JORDAN ROBERTSON | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. wants the iPhone to become a business e-mail gadget _ and a portable video game machine that might also help user...