Texting News

Brolly Umbrella — Now you can text and email in the rain Special

Chicago - A unique umbrella, Brolly, has been developed with a special grip that allows for texting and emailing in the wind and rain and gives added comfort for those suffering from arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome. You can now multi-task in the rain.

Digital Journal Report by Lesley Lanir - 8 comments

Judge jails juror for texting during trial

Salem - An Oregon judge sent a 26-year-old juror to jail for texting during a trial. After explaining to jurors cellphones were not allowed, one juror disobeyed the rule.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 17 comments

AT&T report: Adults texting more than teens while driving

Despite advertising campaigns outlining the dangers of texting whilst driving and adults admitting knowing that texting while driving is dangerous, it seems adults can't control themselves; they continue to text away at the wheel - more so than teens.

In the Media by Lesley Lanir - 5 comments

Texting: Teenagers are doing it in their sleep

Villanova - We all know the type - people walking along like zombies, or sitting, totally unaware, in parks or public places, with their eyes and fingers glued to their phones. Well now, apparently, they are doing it in their sleep too.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 7 comments

Redesigned umbrella handle for those who can't stop texting

A new type of umbrella is on the market that texting enthusiasts may find appealing. The umbrella has a redesigned handle that eases trying to balance the umbrella while texting.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 6 comments

Facebook pushes deeper into mobile market with Messenger app

Facebook is introducing a feature in its mobile apps that allows people to message one other without needing a Facebook account. It appears this design will help the company grow deeper into the mobile market it has long coveted.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 1 comment

TMI - sharing too much information online biggest pet peeve

A new survey has found that people sharing too much information online, is the biggest complaint people have about new technology. And it seems to be an issue all over the world.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 6 comments

Tired of phone brightness at the cinema? There's an app for that Special

Toronto - A lot of individuals feel it is necessary to text, check email or play around with their mobile phone in the middle of a movie at the local cinema. Many have complained about the annoying light, but there's an app for that.

Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran

Suspected meth dealer accidentally sends police text message

An alleged drug dealer made a major gaffe last Tuesday when he texted an "errant" text message to a police officer. He was reportedly trying to make a sale.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 7 comments

U.S. town ticketing pedestrians caught texting while jaywalking

Fort Lee - Over the decades a popular saying joked that some people are unable to walk and chew bubble gum at the same time. Fast forward to 2012 and the saying refers to walking and texting at the same time.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 21 comments