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10,000 iPhones Play iPhone Dominoe (video)

Andy Rent — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:00:45 +0000

Have you ever set up rows of dominoes in cool patterns, then started the “fall” going to watch them go down one at a time? Fun wasn’t it. There have been so many contests to see who could create the best and some unbelievable creations. How about iPhones? How about setting up 10,000 iPhones in [...]

Newly Signed 'Kelsey's Law' Will Ban Teen Drivers From Using Cell Phones [Audio]

Wendy Reed — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:24:35 +0000

Late Tuesday, one mother's hard work from the last two years paid off in a big way. Bonnie Raffaele, whose daughter Kelsey was tragically killed in an accident in 2010, got to see "Kelsey's Law" signed by Governor Rick Snyder. The law, which affects teen drivers in Michigan, prohibits the use of cell phones while driving. I had a chance to talk to Bonnie this afternoon about Kelsey's Law and what it means to her. Check out the interview after the jump.

Shopping On Your Smart Phone Could Be Dangerous

Andy Rent — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:50:58 +0000

Watch out this Christmas if you’re shopping on-line. Hackers are everywhere and they’re not only trying to scam you out of your personal information, but trying to break into retail sites you shop. And, it’s not just your home computer. The fastest growing hacked device this holiday season is the Smartphone! That’s right, your [...]

The Apple iPhone 4S Is Finally Here

Andy Rent — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:36:53 +0000

Are you one of the millions who can’t wait for the ‘latest and greatest’ in communications? Your wait is over. Preorders for the 4S begin October 7. For the 4S, with a two-year contract, it’s priced at $199 for 16 gigabytes of storage, $299 for 32 GB, and $399 for 64 GB. The price for [...]

More Of Us Tied To Our Cell Phones

Chuck Latour — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:22:52 +0000

Andy and I were talking about our cell phones this week on WTRV FM. Each of us decided it is no longer a phone. It is our umbilical chord to the world. I forgot my phone on Wednesday and felt naked without it. More moms are tapping into technology to manage their lives and stay [...]

Is Your Cell Phone Getting In The Way Of Your Love Life?

Chuck Latour — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:09:13 +0000

Cell phones and dating don't seem to mix well. A Zoosk.com poll shows many singles are getting tired of rude cell phone behavior, and 33-percent admit they've ended a date early because the person they were with was "too absorbed with their cell phone." "Constantly glancing at a cell phone" tops the list of the most irritating offenses, with 86-percent saying it bothers them when their date does this. Nearly 75-percent believe it's rude to text someone while on a date, and 51-percent are put off when their companion takes a call during the date.

Cell Phone Use May Cause Cancer

Andy Rent — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:29:11 +0000

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer the radiation in cell phones may cause cancer.

The group came to this conclusion after analyzing 30 previous studies which had explored the link between cell phones and cancer.

As a result of this finding, cell phones have now been given a "2 B" cl

A Job For Which They Are Already Qualified

Chuck Latour — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:42:23 +0000

Vanessa and I got lucky. Thru no part of ours, our kids seem to have a lot on the ball. While they can’t seem to remember to pick up their clothes, dishes, various sporting goods, they do well in school. Like typical parents we ask “what do you want to be when you grow up.” [...]