Group of senators wants states to ban texting while driving or get federal highway money cutWASHINGTON — States would be required to ban driving while texting or face the loss of highway funds under legislation being pushed by a group of Democratic senators. Va. Tech Institute: Texting while driving much more dangerous than talking on cell phonesBLACKSBURG, Va. — Texting while driving increases the risk of a crash much more than previous studies have concluded with motorists taking their eyes off the road longer than they do when talking or listening on their cell phones, a safety research institute said Monday. Verizon gives free Wi-Fi to some Internet customers with Windows PCsNEW YORK — Verizon is giving some of its home broadband customers free access to thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots in airports and other public places, taking a page from competitors that already offer wireless Internet access. Research In Motion hangs tough on Nortel Networks wireless bid, says fight for assets not overTORONTO — Communication industry analysts say Research In Motion is refusing to budge in its pursuit of Nortel Networks’ wireless business because its key technology patents could help secure RIM’s future as a mobile phone technology leader. How to keep your e-mail and other Web accounts safe while travelingWhen Daniel Carter logged on to a shared computer at a hostel in Rome to check e-mail, he had no idea he was in a hacker’s sights. After his trip was over, he discovered someone had hijacked his e-mail account and sent a message to hundreds of his contacts asking for money. Los Angeles’s plan to tap Google Webd services sets off security debate over confidential dataLOS ANGELES — Security and privacy concerns have been raised over a multimillion-dollar proposal by Los Angeles to tap Google Inc.’s Internet-based services for government e-mail, police records and other confidential data. State officials seek change in federal law to control growing cell phone use by prison immatesWASHINGTON — State officials appealed to members of Congress on Wednesday to give states a new tool to control illegal cell phone use by prison inmates and quickly ran into protests from the phone industry. Guidance on how to handle Internet use on office phones and computersA few tips for employees regarding Internet and cell phone use: Driven by younger workers, some employers show signs of loosening Web restrictionsCHICAGO — Ryan Tracy thought he’d entered the Dark Ages when he graduated college and arrived in the working world. NY attorney general says Tagged social networking site stole e-mail identitiesNEW YORK — New York’s attorney general charged Thursday that Tagged.com stole the identities of more than 60 million Internet users worldwide — by sending e-mails that raided their private accounts. NTT DoCoMo spends $45.5 million to take 35 percent share in US mobile tech firm PacketVideoTOKYO — NTT DoCoMo, Japan’s largest mobile phone operator, said Monday it spent $45.5 million to take a 35 percent share in a U.S. company that makes multimedia technology for its mobile phones. Tech expert: Potentially years’ worth of New Orleans’ mayor’s e-mails deletedNEW ORLEANS — A technology expert said Wednesday that potentially years’ worth of Mayor Ray Nagin’s e-mails have been deleted. Giant satellite for US cell phone service launched into orbit by French rocketThe world’s largest commercial satellite was launched into space Wednesday, with a mission to provide phone service to cellular “dead zones” in North America. Comcast to offer wireless Internet service through Clearwire and SprintPHILADELPHIA — Comcast is rolling out wireless Internet service Tuesday in Portland, Ore., with plans to add three other cities by the end of the year. EU, phone makers sign deal on single charging standard for mobile phonesBRUSSELS — No more asking around the office for the right sort of charger. At least that’s what European Union and cell phone makers are hoping. Study finds split in attitudes on religion, relationships; largest generation gap since ’60sWASHINGTON — From cell phones and texting to religion and manners, younger and older Americans see the world differently, creating the largest generation gap since the tumultuous years of the 1960s and the culture clashes over Vietnam, civil rights and women’s liberation. Northrop Grumman unit gets $276.3 million Air Force deal for communications networkWASHINGTON — A unit of Northrop Grumman Corp., the nation’s second-largest defense contractor, received a $276.3 million Air Force deal for a communications network that will be used on military drones, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Review: ‘Unlike’ apps for smart phones are hip destination guidesMIAMI — A good guidebook is more than just a compilation of information. It’s a travel companion with personality, a sense of humor and usually both strengths and weaknesses. With the proliferation of smart phone guides, a new cast of travel companions is vying to join you on your travels. Police support Australian PM’s claim that politically incriminating e-mail is a forgeryCANBERRA, Australia — Police said Monday that an e-mail challenging Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s honesty in his 19-month-old government’s biggest political crisis appeared to be a forgery. Australian police search bureaucrat’s home in political fraud investigationCANBERRA, Australia — Police searched the home Monday of an Australian bureaucrat in an investigation centered around an e-mail that that government claims was faked in an effort to challenge Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s honesty. NC gov. bans text-messaging by motorists, gets word out by texting: ‘Hope u r not driving now’RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has become the seventh state to pass a ban this year on texting while driving. So how did Gov. Beverly Perdue get the word out? American engineers who developed e-mail, mobile telephone win prestigious Spanish prizeMADRID — Two American engineers who were instrumental in developing e-mail and mobile phones on Wednesday won one of Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias awards for revolutionizing the way people communicate. How fast R U? Teenage Iowa girl wields speedy thumbs to victory as quickest texter in USNEW YORK — The nation’s newest texting champion has a message for parents across the land — although they might not want to hear it. Greece to register prepaid cell phones to fight crime, illegal immigrationATHENS, Greece — Greece’s prepaid mobile phone users will now have to register their identities in a bid to tackle illegal immigration and other crime, the communications minister said Tuesday. Don’t reach out and touch anyone: Japan to see if phones can help limit pandemicsTOKYO — A few months from now, a highly contagious disease will spread through a Japanese elementary school. The epidemic will start with several unwitting children, who will infect others as they attend classes and wander the halls. Sprint CEO says Palm Pre smart phone release is ‘coming out party’ for wireless carrierNEW YORK — No doubt bolstered by positive reviews, Sprint Nextel Corp. CEO Dan Hesse said Saturday’s release of Palm Inc.’s Pre smart phone represents a “coming out party” for Sprint as it seeks to reverse subscriber losses. First factory for Qualcomm’s power-sipping cell phone displays opens in TaiwanNEW YORK — The first factory dedicated to making a new type of power-thrifty cell phone display has started operations, Qualcomm Inc. said this week. Travel briefsWashington tourism launches ‘Lost Symbol’ Web site for Dan Brown book Free iPhones at Japan university may prove costly for some as GPS keeps tabs on truantsTOKYO — A prestigious Japanese university is giving away hundreds of iPhones, in part to use its Global Positioning System to nab students that skip class. Cisco to supply Clearwire with WiMax devices and networking equipmentNEW YORK — Clearwire Corp., which is building a nearly nationwide wireless data network, says Cisco Systems Inc. has agreed to make devices that can use that network. |
Topics
Poll Loading ...Latest TweetsCommunication Technology
Latest Friend FeedsCommunication Technology
|
