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New smartphone app provides Mich. park information

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:04:52 -0400

OKEMOS, Michigan - A new smartphone application has been developed that will provide users with information about Michigan's parks and other recreational opportunities.

Students shoot film using just an iPhone 4.0

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:35:39 -0400

WESTMINSTER, Maryland - When McDaniel College senior Ashley Hopkins graduates later this month, she will be able to tout the filmmaking skills she developed in college.

Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:34:29 -0400

NEW YORK - Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications.

Iowa cellphone, Internet service problems reported

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:01:08 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Service is being restored to some areas of eastern Iowa that experienced disruptions of cellphone and Internet connections.

State agency warns Ark. taxpayers of email scam

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:09:55 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is warning state taxpayers of an email scam that seeks personal information.

Alamogordo rejects cell phone, texting ordinance

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:54:47 -0400

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico - Alamogordo officials have decided not to prohibit drivers from texting or using cell phones while behind the wheel.

EU: China may be dumping mobile network equipment

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:45:13 -0400

BRUSSELS - A senior EU official says China may be illegally dumping and subsidizing the import into Europe of mobile telephone networks and their essential elements. But Competition Commissioner Karel De Gucht says an official investigation, while approved by the European Commission, won't be launched now as officials seek an amicable resolution.

Vt. Attorney General warns of texting scam

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:13:20 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell is warning people to beware of a texting scam that claims there is a problem with the consumer's credit or debit card.

Vt. AG's office warns of text messaging scam

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:53:08 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Vermont's attorney general's office is warning about a financial scam targeting Vermonters by text message.

Police: Texting not only distraction behind wheel

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:52:25 -0400

SOUTH BEND, Indiana - Indiana police officers and driving instructors frustrated by the difficulties in enforcing the state's ban on texting while driving say any cellphone use is a distraction behind the wheel.

Police: Texting not only distraction behind wheel

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:51:57 -0400

SOUTH BEND, Indiana - Kristy Robinson admits she is more likely to text at a stoplight when she's running late.

Microsoft embraces a Google service for a change

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:32:01 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft's disdain for Google doesn't extend to all of its rival's products.

Big 4 cellphone carriers unite on anti-texting ads

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:04:19 -0400

NEW YORK - The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blanket TV and radio this summer.

CDOT mobile app earns national recognition

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:13:04 -0400

DENVER - A Colorado Department of Transportation smartphone application that gives motorists real-time information about road and traffic conditions has earned national recognition.

Eagle-Net seeks operator for its broadband network

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:04:54 -0400

DENVER - An entity working to expand high-speed Internet service in Colorado is seeking an outside company to operate its broadband network under a revenue-sharing partnership - and to invest $8 million.

Simulator shows dangers of texting while driving

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:57:48 -0400

EVANSVILLE, Indiana - Evansville high school students have seen firsthand how texting while driving can affect their skills through a program that uses a simulator to show the dangers of the practice.

Simulator shows dangers of texting while driving

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:57:31 -0400

EVANSVILLE, Indiana - Texting while driving directly affects teenagers, North High School junior Branden Moore said, especially because many of his friends now drive on their own.

W.Va. bank warns customers of text-message scam

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:10:05 -0400

FAIRMONT, West Virginia - MVB Bank is warning mobile phone users about a texting scam underway throughout north-central West Virginia.

Adidas: Asia laborers can send complaints via text

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:48:07 -0400

BERLIN - German sports gear maker Adidas said Monday it is encouraging workers in factories of some of its Asian suppliers to anonymously share possible grievances directly with the company via text message.

Fewer than 1,000 citations issued from texting ban

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:14:21 -0400

FRANKFORT, Kentucky - More than two years after the state banned texting while driving and cellphone use for drivers under 18, police have issued fewer than 1,000 citations.

E! Online's Twitter, texting accounts hacked

Sat, 04 May 2013 20:37:04 -0400

LOS ANGELES - E! Online says hackers compromised its Twitter and text messaging accounts, sending out erroneous news alerts about Justin Bieber and Angelina Jolie.

Fla. lawmakers pass texting-while-driving ban

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:50:26 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Florida lawmakers on Thursday passed a statewide ban on texting while driving.

Sore thumbs? US text messaging declines

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:08:30 -0400

NEW YORK - Americans are saying CUL8TR to text messaging, a wireless industry group says, as Internet-based applications such as Apple's Messages are starting to take over from what was once a cash cow for phone companies.

Texting while driving ban could be dead

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:58:48 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - A statewide ban on texting while driving could be dead after the Florida House amended the bill Tuesday with only three days left in the legislative session.

Google invades Siri's turf with iPhone, iPad app

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:59:51 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Siri may be feeling a little job insecurity. The sometimes droll assistant that answers questions and helps people manage their lives on Apple's iPhone and iPad is facing competition from an up-and-coming rival made by Google.