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Cell Phone Laws May Change

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:29:05 +0000

State lawmakers are considering telling Montana lawmakers to hang up and drive – or they could face hefty fines. Senate Bill 390 would allow drivers to talk on their cellphones only through a hands-free device, leaving both hands and eyes free to concentrate on the road. Democratic Senator Christine Kaufmann told the Senate Highways and [...]

Careful Kids…Photos are Forever!

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:15:49 +0000

So are you relieved your kids aren’t posting embarrassing messages and goofy self-portraits on Facebook? Well guess what, they probably are! There just doing it on sites you don’t use mom and dad. They’re probably doing it on Instagram and Snapchat instead. The number of popular social media sites available on kids’ mobile devices has exploded [...]

12 Retro Ads for Phones, Computers and Beepers That Will Make You Cringe

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:27:23 +0000

Ah, technology. Whatâ€™s new today will most likely be old by tonight, which is why itâ€™s so fun to look back at “must have” goodies that we felt compelled to buy to keep up with the times. Remember computers that were so big they could fill your living room? Or cell phones so large it [...]

Samsung Pulls Out All The Stops

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:43:33 +0000

The list of new features for the Galaxy S4, by contrast, is both impressive and overwhelming — and maybe more than consumers can get their heads around. The over-the top event was held at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. It featured Broadway star Will Chase and numerous other actors playing out skits that were [...]

Tweens Love their Cell Phones

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:09:39 +0000

Fresh from the Flakes this Morning No one will be surprised that 12-17 year old teens love their phones. According to Pew research 78% of them have a phone, and 47% of those phones are smartphones. Mobile access to the internet seems of great importance to these youth, especially the girls! There are many that [...]

Daredevil Answers Cellphone While Walking Tightrope

Donald Deane — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:30:04 +0000

Generally, we let our cellphone go to voicemail when we're busy. Not so French daredevil Trancede Melet, who actually took a call while walking a 20 meter gap suspended 1,000 feet in the air. At least he wasn't texting. That would've been crazy dangerous.

2012 U.S. National Texting Competition

JP — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:58:50 +0000

It turns out Mark wasn't making any of this up. There really is a a national competition to determine who is the fastest "texter" in the United States. It's taken very seriously apparently, considering that there is a a $50,000 prize for the champion! The 2011 champion, Austin Weirschke, will be coming back to defend his title this year.

Cell Phones Eliminate the Three-Day Rule in Dating — Survey of the Day

Shauna Wright — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:00:53 +0000

If a new survey from dating site Match.com is to be believed, the rules of dating have changed — largely because of cell phones, email and texting. The so-called LoveGeist survey, given to singles in the UK, found the traditional “three-day rule” for contact after a first date no longer applies. The new standard? A [...]

Mobile Natural Disaster Alerts, EAS On The Go

The Web Guy — Fri, 13 May 2011 19:10:11 +0000

I just had to share this story with everyone. With all the flooding, tornadoes, and other natural disasters, this is a most timely story about FEMA and the FCC teaming up to make anybody who has a cell phone aware of any potential natural disasters in their area. According to our friends at smartplanet.com

Stolen Cell Phone? There's An App For That

Cat Country — Sat, 07 May 2011 14:25:53 +0000

There are apps that can help you locate a lost or stolen smartphone on a map. Apps like Find My iPhone for iOS is one of those apps. If you’re feeling particularly gutsy, there’s a cool way to track down your Android phone. You can even have it dial for help. Here’s how to make [...]

Angry Birds! Crazy Game

Karen Gallagher — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:53:07 +0000

So have you played the game Angry Birds on your cell phone? At first I thought who would want to play this stupid game, then I played it. Well remember how addicting Farm Town is on Facebook.. Yep totally addicted. Dumb and a waste of time or just relaxing and challenging? You tell me!