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In a move that does not seem too surprising, a law was passed banning texting while driving either a bus or truck across America.  Back in December, a law was passed banning texting while driving a government vehicle, so it is no surprise that buses and trucks were the next… Continue Reading »

Press conferences are generally hit or miss, well that may be a little nice, actually, in reality they tend to be on the dry side. You have an intro, another intro, maybe another into, learn about some previously successful products, then hopefully some new products and that is usually followed… Continue Reading »

Windows Mobile owners have been the envy of other smartphone owners for one reason. Swype. The new technology for faster “typing” has been exclusively available on the Samsung Omnia 2 and has had me itching to get my hands on it. However, all of the Droid owners will now be… Continue Reading »

New York State has just added a new law that further bans the use of cell phones while driving. Effective immediately, drivers can no longer text while driving and if they are caught doing so they face a fine of up to $150. While a great law, for me this… Continue Reading »

Nothing like using a little shock and gore as an attempt at making people more aware that texting while driving is dangerous.  Honestly at this point, I cannot imagine that anyone is unaware that texting while driving is dangerous, but just in case, you can now point them in the… Continue Reading »

We see people doing it all the time.  Texting or talking on the phone while driving in their car.  The reality is, this is a very dangerous combination.  The New York Times put together a game having you test out that combo.  When you play the game, you have to… Continue Reading »

What better way than to start your Monday than by reading a story about a girl who fell into an open manhole cover because she was walking and texting and obviously not paying attention to where she was going?  If nothing else, it will make you feel just a little… Continue Reading »

Chances are most of us have probably experienced being in the car while the driver is texting or responding to an email.  If you have yet to experience it, let me tell you it can lead to some scary moments.  Now there’s a study that can help cement those fears… Continue Reading »

A 16 year old in Tampa thought so.  According to police she was walking across a busy road when she dropped her iPod, not realizing it until she reached the other side.  She immediately ran back into the road to retrieve it and was run over by a truck. She’s… Continue Reading »

A popular phone designed for texting is the LG enV.  The latest version, the enV3, will be available on May 29.  I haven’t owned any of these phones, but I do see a lot of my friends using them, so they are popular enough for LG to manufacture another edition.… Continue Reading »