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Cellphone use is up for Canadian drivers

Ottawa - Despite the laws and the statistics showing the danger of distracted driving, more than one third of Canadian motorists admit to using their cellphones while behind the wheel.

In the Media by John Duarte

Most American workers admit using a cellphone in bathroom

If you hear the flush of a toilet or the sound of running water in the background next time you call a colleague on their cellphone don't be surprised, a new study shows three out of four Americans admit to using their phone in the bathroom.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 5 comments

1930s actress Hedy Lamarr-inventor of cellphones, Wi-Fi and GPS

Hedy Lamarr is remembered as a stunning legend in Hollywood's Golden Age. However, most people do not know that she would co-patent the technology for today's cellphones, Wi-Fi and GPS by building a torpedo for the U.S.Navy.

In the Media by Nancy Houser - 9 comments

Stun guns resembling cellphones seized in Toronto Special

Toronto - Police nabbed one suspect and are on the hunt for another in Toronto after officers seized numerous firearms, including 100 stun guns that appear as cell phones.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

Op-Ed: Microsoft video offers stunning vision for future of mobile

With smartphones becoming as commonplace as wrist watches, it's only a matter of time before they also start to take control of other gadgets in our lives. In this video, Microsoft offers a stunning view of what is possible.

In the Media by Chris Hogg - 1 comment

Apple announces new iPhone 4S with voice controls, 8MP camera

On Tuesday Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the new iPhone 4S, complete with voice controls, and the updated operating systems for Apple's iconic smartphone. He also explained how the iCloud service will work for Apple product users.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 1 comment

Facebook to close California prison inmate accounts

Sacramento - The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in cooperation with Facebook, is working to close the accounts of inmates who have been accessing the site with contraband cellphones to update their status and harass victims of their crimes.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 1 comment

Google to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion

Google has announced plans to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion in cash. The deal gives Google a stronger foothold in the mobile industry, putting it directly in the handset business, and positions Google to better compete with companies like Apple.

In the Media by Chris Hogg

Sony Ericsson posts $70 million Q2 loss, blames supply issues

The other shoe has dropped for struggling cellphone manufacturer Sony Ericsson, which followed up its surprise first quarter profit by posting an expected second quarter, $70.7 million loss.

In the Media by Justin Crann

Telecom companies turning huge profits on text messaging

Recent research into the cost for consumers to send text messages and for cellphone companies to carry those messages suggests that carriers could be marking up SMS services by as much as 5,000 per cent.

In the Media by Justin Crann

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Winnipeg police dispute senior's cellphone ticket claim

Winnipeg police are disputing a senior's claim that he got ticketed for talking on a cellphone while driving, even though he does not own a cellphone.

Cellphone texting injuries rising, therapist says

Cellphone texting is an increasingly popular method for communicating, but it is also causing a growing number of injuries.

Who Stole the Cellphone? Morning Business Memo

Have you been the victim of cellphone theft? It’s one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. Now, the big four cellphone providers – Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile USA – have agreed to be part of a new federal database of stolen phones....

Lost cellphone study deems Ottawa most honest

Ottawa residents returned more cellphones than people in four other American cities, according to a study run by a U.S.-based security firm.

Bankers group pitches cellphones as digital wallets

Canada's biggest banks have unveiled a blueprint for turning cellphones into mobile payment terminals, a key step in a process that could revolutionize the way Canadians pay for purchases at retailers.