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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. What’s new today will most likely be old by tonight, which is why it’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 [...]

If Famous Movie Characters Had Cell Phones

Christine Gritmon — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:57:11 +0000

All Steven Spielberg really changed when he switched the guns in ‘E.T.’ to walkie-talkies was his fans’ respect for him. But what if he’d make a bigger technological switch, such as enabling E.T. to actually “phone home”? Here we imagine the impact cell phones would have on various movies throughout the ages. (Hint: ‘Serendipity’ would [...]

Teen Using Cell Phone Walks into Snake Pit

Donald Deane — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:55:14 +0000

By this point, it should be fairly obvious that getting distracted by a cell phone can be extremely hazardous to your health. And yet, a teen girl in California actually fell into a pit of rattlesnakes while searching for a signal in the desert. Need further proof? We didn't think so.

Cell Phone Crashing Prank Creates Hilariously Awkward Moments

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:07:23 +0000

Talking on our cell phones in public places can prove to be pretty tricky, pretty often. We've all encountered that guy on his Bluetooth who looks like he's yelling at us, when in reality he's on a business call in his right ear. We react and things get awkward. There's also the scenario where the lady across the parking lot is talking so loud, we're now well aware of her toe fungus issues.

Daredevil Answers Cellphone While Walking Tightrope

Donald Deane — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:23:04 +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.

Build Your Own Solar Mobile Phone Charger in Five Minutes

Tom Blunt — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:33:56 +0000

Paying for electricity to charge your phone is so 2011. In the future, all the cool kids will be hacking their phone charger so they can just leave their phone on the windowsill when the battery’s low. Here’s a video tutorial in five simple(ish) steps. While admittedly you’ll still have to order a couple of [...]

Restaurant Offers Discount If You Put Down Your Cell Phone

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:42:41 +0000

Eva, a restaurant in Los Angeles, is offering five percent off the bill to any diner who hands their phone over to the staff before being seated. A discount for not having to listen to the person seated next to us yakking on during our meal? We’d pay the restaurant for that privilege! The eatery’s [...]

Nokia Phones May Soon Feature Vibrating Tattoo Alerts

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:27:35 +0000

It seems inevitable that one day man and phone will become one. At some point in the future, we will make calls by thinking about the person we want to talk to and then listen to their voice through a chip in our ear. But is that future closer than we think? Mobile phone company [...]

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

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:48:21 +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 [...]

Man Reluctantly Stops Using Smartphone to Shake Obama's Hand

Donald Deane — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:17:49 +0000

During his three-day bus tour to drum up re-election campaign support, President Barack Obama paused briefly to greet a group of people outside a pizzeria. But one man could barely tear himself away from his smartphone long enough to shake the Commander-in-Chief’s hand. As Obama makes his way down the line, the man is clearly [...]

Classical Musician Shuts Down Cell Phone Interruption In Best Possible Way [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:41:17 +0000

Recently, someone forgot to turn off their cell phone during Lukáš Kmiť’sviola recital. But Kmit didn’t get mad when the inconsiderate audience member’s Nokia ringtone cut rudely through the hall. Instead he skilfully replicated the sound with his instrument, much to the delight of the rest of the spectators. While this may seem like a [...]

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

Kathy Landin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:33:01 +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?

Baby Pretending to Be On the Phone Is Cutest Thing You'll See All Day [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:09:09 +0000

Most toddlers are obsessed with stuffed animals and toys, but this cute tot would rather take a phone call instead. Can you hear me now, mommy? It’s unclear who the child, whose name is Lucian, thinks he’s talking to, but it’s obviously a very important business call. Buy milk! Sell blankies! Buy! Sell! Buy! Sell! Watch [...]

Facts About Mobile Dating Revealed

Shauna Wright — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:18:26 +0000

While lots of people have tried online dating, a new infographic from dating site AreYouInterested.com and SNAP Interactive offers some interesting insights on an even newer trend: mobile dating. Turns out more and more singles are using their smart phones to find love. Who knew?

The 10 Cities You're Most Likely to Lose Your Cell Phone in and More Surprising Missing-Mobile Facts

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:40:53 +0000

Many of us are so beholden to our cellphones that having one go missing makes us want to put an ad on a milk carton.

In this nifty infographic, mobile security firm Lookout reveals the cities and scenarios under which people most often lose their phones -- and the likelihood of getting one back unscathed if it happens.