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Children in Switzerland are using mobile phones to go online
Sep 20, 2012 17:50
On average, children in Switzerland are 9 years old when they use the internet for the first time. They spend on average...
Sending sexually explicit photos by cell phone — more common among teens than you might think
Jun 13, 2012 15:56
A significant number of teenagers are sending and receiving sexually explicit cell phone photos, often with little, if any,...
OMG! Texting ups truthfulness, new iPhone study suggests
May 16, 2012 17:09
Text messaging is a surprisingly good way to get candid responses to sensitive questions, according to a new study to be...
Smart phones are changing real world privacy settings
May 10, 2012 17:13
With endless applications, high-speed wireless Internet access, and free messaging services, smart phones have revolutionized...
Teen-led study highlights dangers of texting and driving
Apr 30, 2012 18:02
Some people have questioned whether a ban on texting while driving will actually lead to more crashes because drivers will...
For youth sexting: Public supports education, not criminal charges
Mar 20, 2012 19:04
Sexting – sending sexually explicit, nude, or semi-nude photos by cell phone – has become a national concern, especially...
Using virtual worlds to ‘soft control’ people’s movements in the real one
Mar 19, 2012 16:34
Eighty-eight percent of Americans now own a cell phone, forming a massive network that offers scientists a wealth of information...
Cell phone use in pregnancy may cause behavioral disorders in offspring
Mar 16, 2012 16:59
Exposure to radiation from cell phones during pregnancy affects the brain development of offspring, potentially leading to...
Cellphone use linked to selfish behavior
Feb 14, 2012 18:28
Though cellphones are usually considered devices that connect people, they may make users less socially minded, finds a recent...
Smartphone training helps people with memory impairment regain independence
Feb 8, 2012 18:12
The treatment for moderate-to-severe memory impairment could one day include a prescription for a smartphone. Baycrest has...
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