smartphones

The use of cell phones among high school teens has sparked considerable debate regarding its effects on their academic and social lives all across Texas.

I'll admit, after reading the story of a "restaurant" that did a "study" (sorry for all of the "quotation marks"), I thought it sounded legit enough to post it on Facebook, so I did. Later, I read another article on the Happy Place blog that disputed some of the "results" listed in the original article. Are you still with me? Good. I usually try to check thi

Imagine a world where your smartphone can realize that you're angry or sad, and react accordingly. Thanks to the University of Rochester, it's not as far away as you might think.

Getting your hands on the iPhone 5 may be a real pain in the neck. And not for the reasons you may think.

After a successful trial run using touchscreen phones and tablets in combat, US Army officials say they may begin equipping service members with the devices later this year. It would be used to complement tactical radios and other existing technology. Smartphones can be used to text updates about surroundings, send GPS photos, and access maps. “When they have a problem or need to submit a report,

Stand Alone GPS Navigators vs. GPS Smartphone Apps Most modern smartphones have built-in maps and GPS units. But those built-in apps don't give turn-by-turn audio directions, like those you may be used to from a dedicated GPS. You can buy apps that give turn by turn directions, but they tend to be expensive, and require up-front costs or monthly subscription fees. (Mapquest is a notable exception;