Cell Phones
DHS Authorities Are Buying Moment-By-Moment Geolocation Cellphone Data To Track People
The Department of Homeland Security also argues that using the information is perfectly legal and that the agency does not need a warrant to purchase it, according to a memo obtained exclusively by BuzzFeed News.
Elizabeth Warren Wants To Know Why This Company Was Spying On BLM Protesters
A group of Democratic lawmakers is demanding answers about protester surveillance conducted by data broker Mobilewalla.
Almost 17,000 Protesters Had No Idea A Tech Company Was Tracing Their Location
Data company Mobilewalla used cellphone information to estimate the demographics of protesters. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says it’s “shady” and concerning.
23 Things That Every Millennial/Gen Z Cusper Experienced In Their Childhood That You'll Feel In Your Bones
RIP Blockbuster. We still miss you.
23 Cell Phones Every Millennial Will Remember On Sight
T9 was the original autocorrect.
Pick Your Childhood Favorites And We’ll Tell You Which Old School Cell Phone You Are
No matter what you get, you'll still be #iconic.
21 Signs You Definitely Have Nomophobia
You may not know it yet, but you 100% have it.
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Freak Out Over That New Study Linking Cancer To Cellphones
Male rats zapped with high radiation actually lived longer, on average, than their undosed counterparts, because they suffered lower rates of kidney disease.
If You Owned A Flip Phone In The 2000s Then You Definitely Did These 12 Things Regularly
Nothing was more satisfying than slamming your phone shut when you were sick of talking to someone.
Parents Are Reacting To A Letter Written By A Second Grader Who Wishes Cell Phones Weren't Invented
"I hate my mom's phone and I wish she never had one."
Do You Use Your Smartphone The Same Way As Everyone Else Does?
Do you crack your screen, like, all the time?
19 Cell Phones We All Had In The 2000s
Here's the the return of flip phones, ostentatious design, and blinding colors.
23 Celebrities With Their Shitty Old Phones That Will Make You Feel Less Poor
RIP flip phones (except for your dad's).
We Know Which Early 2000s Phone You Are Based On Your Wardrobe Preferences
Raise your hand if you miss Brick Breaker.
Are These Celebrities Actually Talking On Their Phones Or Totally Faking It?
The oldest trick in the book.
Which Type Of Emoji Heart Are You?
Get a heart-on.
Prosecutors Are Extracting Data From More Than 100 Locked Phones Seized During Inauguration Day Arrests
Prosecutors revealed in a court filing on Wednesday that they were pulling data from more than 100 cell phones seized during arrests on Inauguration Day. All the phones were locked, but the government indicated they were still able to collect information from them.
The Hardest Gym Would You Rather Quiz You'll Ever Take
Protein farts are no joke.
18 Inexpensive Gifts For The Mermaid On A Budget
Cheap mermaids = best mermaids.
Make Your Own Portable Phone Charger From A Mint Tin
It's easier than you think.
This Is Why You Should Always Use Your Your Right Hand To Make Calls
You'll get a better signal with your phone in your right hand because of the way mobile phone antennas work, according to a report from a Danish university.
Gay Men And Women Traded Dating Apps For A Week And Things Got A Little Weird
"I'm excited because I'm so single!"
This Facebook Status About The Orlando Shooting Is Horrifying
First responders described the sounds of phones ringing in the pockets of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
No, Your Cell Phone Probably Isn’t Giving You Cancer
Microwaves, power lines, cell phones — cancer scares connected to electromagnetic waves have a venerable history of freaking people out. Unless you are a male lab rat, you shouldn’t sweat the latest scare just yet.
21 Worst Things That Every iPhone User Faces
"How did I get down to 75% battery life?! I literally took this off the charger 15 minutes ago!"
A Brazilian Judge Realized That Banning WhatsApp Was A Really Dumb Idea
The blockade of the app that 93% of Brazil's internet users depend on for their communication needs was supposed to last 48 hours but was lifted after only 12.
Do You Remember How To Text Without A Smartphone?
Do you even remember when phones had buttons?
The Clinton Campaign Wants To Win The Latino Vote One Text At A Time
From Marc Anthony concerts to debate night, the campaign is engaging tens of thousands of Hispanics across the country through texts.
23 Things That Were Way Harder Before Cell Phones
IDK my bff Nokia.
This Selfie Stick Is Shaped Like A Human Arm To Make It Look Like You're Never Alone
It's like a selfie stick, except that it's an arm.
9 Texting Habits That Need To Stop
Because there's nothing worse than "k."
When You Want Your Friend To Like Something
"Are you even watching?"
22 Ways To Break Up With Your Cell Phone
Or at least take some time and see other people.
Everything You Need To Know About Sexting
Sext is natural, sext is fun, sext is best when it's one on one.
TSA Says Electronic Devices Must Be Charged And Powered On For Select U.S.-Bound Flights
Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard aircrafts with direct flights to the United States from select overseas airports.
15 Charts That Prove Your Phone Is Changing How You Date
A survey commissioned by the dating websites ChristianMingle and JDate finds that our phones are making dating easier (kind of) and more stressful all at once. We're all in this together.
Science: Stop Talking On Cell Phones In Public
A new psychological study reveals that cell phone talk is more distracting than regular background conversations. And more appealing to eavesdroppers.
Cell Phone Etiquette Explained By Propaganda Posters
Seriously guys, this isn't that hard. Artist Ted Slampyak might specialize in the style of the 1950s but he still has to deal with the problems of today.
25 Years Of Cell Phones In A Single Image
A Japanese phone maker's journey through every cell phone trend in history, from two-tone LCDs and big buttons to full-color touchscreens and 4G Internet. From NTT Docomo and Designboom.
2012 Olympics Parade Of Smartphones And Digital Cameras
A new part of the opening ceremony for 2012, countries from all over the world headed to London to display their favorite gadgets, take self-portraits, update twitter, and instagram pictures of Kobe Bryant. All in fancy patriotic costumes! H/T to Mat Honan for the idea.
The Most Important Tech Company You've Never Heard Of
Information about every cell phone in the country is in a Neustar database. Which is why it's kind of weird that 400 or so companies trust them to deal with law enforcement surveillance requests. [UPDATED]
Your Cellphone Or Your Privacy
"Your cellphone is one of the most common ways you're going to encounter a law enforcement officer," according to the ACLU. And it's only getting worse.
The Day Smartphones Will Stop Getting Bigger
The phones are too damn big. Will this mad race for a bigger screen ever stop? Here, a doomsday theory.
The Numbers We Don't Know
Numbers can tell us a lot about technology, but only if we know them. Here are a few we don't.
No Signal
In sifting through no less than 66 movies, Internet superstar Rich of FourFour (the same dude behind "Not here to make friends") edited together scenes depicting the tirelessly bad-movie staple that is the Lost Cellular Signal.
