Cell Phones

Obama's Latest Dumb Pick: TV Doc Sanjay Gupta

Michael Giltz | Posted 01.07.2009 | Politics

Read More: Michael Moore, Cell Phones, Leon Panetta, Bill Richardson, Barack Obama, Rick Warren, Sanjay Gupta, Gupta Surgeon General, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Surgeon General Sanjay Gupta, Obama's Surgeon General, Surgeon-General, Surgeon General, Politics News
Michael Giltz

Gupta has embraced junk science, has questionable ethics and seems to have been chosen mostly because he is famous. Forget a Team of Rivals: this is the latest example of Obama's Team of Celebrities.

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Kreskin's Predictions for 2009

The Amazing Kreskin | Posted 12.31.2008 | Politics

Read More: Socializing, Cell Phones, Kitchen Table Conversations, Vegetarian, Waterboarding Ban, Waterboarding Torture, Bailouts, Malls, Vegetarianism, Eric Holder, Predictions, The Future, 2009 Predictions, Society, Family, Hillary Clinton 2012, Bankruptcy, World, Shopping, England, Terrorism, Military Draft, Barack Obama, Recession, Cell Phone Use, Draft, Hillary Clinton, Shopping Malls, Jackie Gleason, Hollywood, Politics News
The Amazing Kreskin

2009 Prediction: There will be a growing movement in the US to follow in the steps of England, and that is to restrict, discourage, or even ban cell phones in restaurants.

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Goodbye, Moto

Ron Galloway | Posted 12.25.2008 | Business

Read More: Blackberry, Apple, Apple Iphone, Motorola, Rimm, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Business, Technology, Electronics, Business News
Ron Galloway

Motorola has accomplished the unique trifecta of dumping on its former employees, its current employees, and its shareholders. Motorola's corporate slogan is "Intelligence Everywhere."

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Some Good -- and Fun -- Automotive News for the Holidaze

Steve Parker | Posted 12.25.2008 | Business

Read More: Cell Phones, Tarp, Automotive News, Good Sam Club, Chevy Volt, Troubled Assets Relief Program, Tata Motors, Honda Accord, Rose Parade Committee, Chrysler, Rick Wagoner, Honda, Federal Reserve, Cars, F1, The Oscars, Ford, FCX Clarity, General Motors Acceptance Corporation, Gmac, Representative Sandy Levin, Senator Carl Levin, Jean Shepherd, General Motors, Japanese Cars, Suburban, Hyundai, Christmas, Pasadena Rose Parade, Nobuhiko Kawamoto, GMAC Bailout, Jaguar, Hyundai Excel, Toyota, Chevrolet, Washington DC, American Honda, Land Rover, Red Ryder Bb Gun, Floorplanning, Formula One, Chevrolet Cruze, Asimo, Daisy Red Ryder Bb Gun, Landline Phones, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Honda Super Cub, Pasadena, Santa Claus, Subaru, Hawaii, Business News
Steve Parker

Really wish there were better news to post about, but the auto industry is reeling worldwide, and there's no better example than Toyota.

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Hello, Mr. Obasanje? The Doctor Will Text You Now

Shari Cohen | Posted 12.05.2008 | World

Read More: HIV/AIDS, Telecommunications, Developing World, HIV/AIDS Africa, Mobile Phones, Cell Phones, Cell Phones Africa, Cell Phones and Public Health, Mobile Phones Africa, Cell Phones Around the World, World News
Shari Cohen

People in Asia and Africa are leading the way in how they access and use their cell phones. It's amazing to see someone living in a mud hut, with oil lamps for lighting, and there's a cell phone on the table.

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Joe Lieberman Used In Cell Phone Ad

Minnesota Independent | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics

Read More: Cell Phones, Lieberman, CREDO Mobile, Advertising, Connecticut, Joe Lieberman, Politics News

U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman was in the news last week for applying thumb to nose at former Democratic colleagues who couldn't quite put their fingers on t...

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Cellphones in Yellowstone? Environmentalists Protest "Wired" Park

Los Angeles Times | Nicholas Riccardi | Posted 11.17.2008 | Green

Read More: Cell Phones, Yellowstone, National Parks, Wired, Green News

Reporting from Yellowstone National Park -- Natural forces over millennia created the geysers, peaks and canyons that fascinate visitors here. But a n...

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Mobile Technology Will Change the Election Day Experience

Jonathan Spalter | Posted 10.31.2008 | Politics

Read More: Rock the Vote, Sms, Qik, Twitter, Vote, Mobile Technology, Mobile Phone, 2008 Elections, Cell Phones, 2008 Election, Text Messaging, Politics News
Jonathan Spalter

On Tuesday, November 4, Americans will go to the polls to cast their votes on Election Day. However, with high voter interest, millions of new voters,...

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Cell Phone Fines Can Be Paid Out Of Court

Chicago Sun-Times | Fran Spielman | Posted 10.30.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Traffic Committee Chicago, Cell Phones, Pat O'Connor, Chicago City Council, Cell Phone Driving Fine Chicago, Richard Daley, Cell Phone Driving Ban, Chicago News

Chicago motorists caught yakking on cell phones while driving -- and committing no other violation -- will soon be able to hang onto their driver's li...

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How We Fuelled the Deadliest War in the World -- and It's Starting Again

Johann Hari | Posted 10.29.2008 | Politics

Read More: Rwanda, Cell Phones, Rape, Genocide, Africa, War, Election 2008, Congo, Politics News
Johann Hari

The deadliest war since Adolf Hitler marched across Europe is starting again -- and you are almost certainly carrying a blood-soaked chunk of the slaughter in your pocket.

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The iPhone: How to Design a Great Business Model

Peter Sims | Posted 10.28.2008 | Business

Read More: Cell Phones, Iphone, Consumer Electronics, Apple, Apple Iphone, Apple Computers, Business News
Peter Sims

As more people and companies are incented to contribute to the iPhone ecosystem, the phone's utility grows and the customer experience improves. That drives overall demand.

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Cheaper Cell Service Coming To Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times | Sandra Guy | Posted 10.28.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Cell Phones, Cell Phone Costs Chicago, Leap Wireless, Cheap Cell Service Chicago, Cricket Communications, Chicago News

Cricket Communications, a division of Leap Wireless, is bringing its low-cost wireless telephone plan to Chicago -- the largest market the company has...

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Don't Buy A New Phone... Just Yet

Todd Haselton | Posted 10.27.2008 | Business

Read More: Technology, G1, Cell Phones, T-Mobile, Blackberry, T-Mobile G1, Sprint, AT&T Wireless, Rim, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Wireless, BlackBerry Storm, High Tech Computer, BlackBerry Curve, Samsung, Blackberry Pearl Flip, GSMA Mobile World Conference, Google Phone, Javelin Device, Edge Network, Blackberry Bold, Google Android, Mobile Technology, BlackBerry Pearl, Htc, Business News
Todd Haselton

Upgrading your cell phone right now with a new 2-year contract would be like buying an airplane when space shuttles hit mainstream.

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Mobile Innovation and Global Development

Jonathan Spalter | Posted 10.23.2008 | Business

Read More: Cell Phones, Mobile Phones, Science, Global Development, Technology, Partnership, Government, Mobile Future, Business News
Jonathan Spalter

If Tom Kalil has his way, mobile technology and services will be at the heart of American global development policy. So says his visionary and timely...

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4 Ways to Green Your Gadgets

Josie Garthwaite | Posted 10.09.2008 | Green

Read More: Cell Phones, Ebay, Energy, Recycling Electronics, Charity, E-Waste, Green Living, Greenpeace, How to Save Money, Nokia, Consumer Electronics, Craigslist, Environment, Freecycle, Technology, Green Tips, Iphone Solar Case, Green News
Josie Garthwaite

Here are four ways to keep consumer electronics from harming human health and the environment. Even better, some of them will help you save money at the same time.

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Battle For The West: Cell Phones Missed By Polls

Ryan Rivera | Posted 10.02.2008 | Home

Read More: Nevada, John McCain, Youth Vote, Cell Phones, Polling, Battle for the West, Barack Obama, Home News
Ryan Rivera

If Nevada continues to be one of the handful of pure toss-up states, why the dearth of polls in the state, asks UNLV political science professor Dav...

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The Cell Phone Polling Gap: An Artificially "Close" Race?

John Wihbey | Posted 10.01.2008 | Politics

Read More: Polls, Obama, Cell Phones, Barack Obama, Presidential Polls, Cell Phone Polling Gap, Politics News
John Wihbey

The only thing between a decisive Obama lead coming into October and more election-as-nail-biter boilerplate is the vast leftwing wireless network.

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Georgia Claims Self-Defense In Russian War, Citing Intercepted Cell Phone Calls

AP | STEVE GUTTERMAN | Posted 09.16.2008 | Home

Read More: Russia Georgia War, Russia Georgia Conflict, Russia, Cell Phones, Home News

TBILISI, Georgia — In a bid to portray Russia as the aggressor in last month's war, Georgia has released recordings of what it says are two inte...

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Shut Up and Drive -- or At Least Stop Texting

Ari Bendersky | Posted 09.12.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Cell Phones, Hands-Free Laws, Texting, Cars, City Council Bans, Driving and Texting Ban, Texting and Driving, Chicago Driving Laws, Ed Burke, Chicago Hands Free Law, Chicago Cell Phone Laws, Chicago Cell Driving Ban, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

Ed Burke's proposed law sounds like a great idea. But just like the hands-free law that's supposedly in effect in Chicago, this new law will, sadly, most likely get ignored as well.

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Green Cell Phone Evolution

Josie Garthwaite | Posted 08.21.2008 | Green

Read More: Cell Phones, E-Waste, Ecophone, Mobile Phones, Environment, Samsung, Bioplastics, Green Living, Technology, Green News
Josie Garthwaite

Predictions of "revolution" in the mobile tech world come at a dizzying pace these days. Google CEO Eric Schmidt said at the World Economic Forum in D...

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Cell Phones and Young Voter Registration

Heather Smith | Posted 08.20.2008 | Media

Read More: Young Voters, Rock the Vote, Mobile Phones, Cell Phones, Obama Text Messages, Media News
Heather Smith

Earlier than most voter registration organizations, Rock the Vote realized that the best way to reach young people was by cell -- the Millennial Generation aren't tied to landlines.

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The Bradley Effect v. The Obama Effect

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.11.2008 | Politics

Read More: John McCain, Youth, Youth Vote, Poll, 2008 Elections, 08, Campaign, Undecided, 2008 Election, Barack Obama, Election, 08 Election, Pollsters, Obama Effect, Elections, Nate Silver, 08 Campaign, 2008 Presidential Race Polls, Opinion Poll, 2008, 2008 Campaign, Turnout, Young Vote, Cell Phones, August, Pollster, Bradley Effect, September, Opus, Politics News
Chris Weigant

Will Obama's white voter support in the polls be higher than his actual support on Election Day? Will this be a regional factor, or a nationwide factor? And how big a factor is it?

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Red Ink/Black Ink

Eric Williams | Posted 08.06.2008 | Business

Read More: Cell Phones, Gas Prices, General Motors, Economy, Exxon Mobil, Business News
Eric Williams

It's clear that the real money is in oil rather than automobiles, so isn't the obvious solution for General Motors to merge with Exxon Mobil and for this new entity -- let's call them GenExx MoMo -- to give away cars for free?

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New Presidential Limousine

Steve Parker | Posted 08.05.2008 | Style

Read More: Cell Phones, Lincoln, Secret Service Protection, Cars, Diesel, White House, Cadillac, Automobiles, Presidential Limo, Style News
Steve Parker

Whoever wins the upcoming election will apparently ride to the White House in a brand-new whip, with rear-wheel (or even all-wheel) drive and a marine-cooled diesel engine.

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New Cell Phone Risks Cause Panic Among Assholes

Andy Borowitz | Posted 08.04.2008 | Living

Read More: Cell Phones, Andy Borowitz, Jeffrey Toobin, Joy Behar, Health, Techology, Living News
Andy Borowitz

With a new doctor's warning that cell phone use could pose a serious health risk, many jerks and douchebags are considering changing their ways.

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