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Do You Feel ‘Phantom’ Phone Vibrations? — Survey of the Day
As our cell phones evolve to perform more and more functions, we become more and more tethered to the devices.
In fact, our phones have become so much a part of us that the majority of people report feeling ‘phantom’ phone vibrations during times in which nobody is actually trying to contact them.
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Do You Suffer from ‘Cell Phone Vibration Syndrome’?
Ever had your phone on vibrate and thought it was buzzing when it really wasn’t? You’re not alone. Research suggests a lot of us have what’s been dubbed “phantom cell phone vibration syndrome.”
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See Through Walls With A Cell Phone
Peeping toms, perverts, and wannabe superheroes rejoice! Researchers at the University of Texas – Dallas have designed an imager chip that could turn mobile phones into devices that can see through walls, wood, plastics, paper and other objects.
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Worst Case of Autocorrect Causes School-Wide Lockdown
It’s happened to everyone — you text your husband or wife, “I love you with every fiber of my being,” but your phone actually sends, “I love you with every fiber of malaysia.” Most of the time it’s funny, but one person experienced the worst case of autocorrect ever. So bad, in fact, that it prompted a school-wide lockdown.
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Get Ready — Your Smartphone May Soon Work Even Slower — Dollars and Sense
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says wireless resources are not infinite.
In fact, the smartphones to which we’re all so addicted are gobbling so much bandwidth that as early as next year, we could be paying more for our service — not to mention seeing slower data speeds and an increase in dropped calls.
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Research Finds Young People Can’t Live Without a Smartphone
A new Nielsen poll finds smartphones are becoming less of a luxury and more of a so-called necessity — at least for younger people.
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Is Your Cell Phone Or Your Spouse More Helpful? — Survey of the Day
It wasn’t so long ago that all you could do on a cell phone is make or receive calls.
Now these amazing mini-computers will tell you where you are, where you need to go, and provide you a movie to watch while you get there. Spouses, on the other hand, more or less have the same abilities as they’ve always had.
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Survey Shows Most of Us Switched Service Providers Last Year — Dollars and Sense
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Do You Use Your Cell Phone in the Bathroom? — Survey of the Day
What makes cell phones so great — and so terrible — is that you can take them just about anywhere — even the bathroom.
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Like Using Your Cell Phone In the Car? A New Device Will Stop You
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?
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Is It OK to Use a Cell Phone in a Restaurant? — Survey of the Day
While most of us have grimaced when a friend or a diner at a nearby table has taken a cell phone call at a restaurant, most of us have also been guilty of exactly the same behavior.