http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (AP) -- Teens and texting is a subject that's often discussed in pathological terms. They're texting in class! They're sexting! They're running up $5,000 bills! They need thumb therapy! http://www.physorg.com/news172846870.html Technology Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:01:52 EST news172846870 (AP) -- Google Inc. is counting on the crown jewel of its online advertising empire to burnish a diamond in the rough. http://www.physorg.com/news172474482.html Technology Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:35:19 EST news172474482 (AP) -- Ford said Thursday it backs federal legislation pressuring states to ban texting while driving in an effort to reduce driver distractions that could lead to accidents. http://www.physorg.com/news171886446.html Technology Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:40:01 EST news171886446 With more than 40,000 direct professional contacts on LinkedIn, Steven Burda wants to ensure he always has up-to-date information to maintain his network. He couldn't resist signing up for a digital business card, where users' information is constantly updated and spread across multiple platforms. That means no more outdated phone numbers or lost business cards. http://www.physorg.com/news171826636.html Technology Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:40:03 EST news171826636 (AP) -- Google Inc. gives away a lot of good stuff for free. That struck me last year when I downloaded the free Google Maps app to my "smart" phone. It turned the phone into a handy navigation system and killed my desire to buy a $100 standalone GPS unit. http://www.physorg.com/news171730284.html Technology Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:52:06 EST news171730284 (AP) -- Stephanie Kahn wanted to bask in her engagement for a few hours before diving into the task of calling aunts, uncles and good friends with the big news. And even before she could call them, she had a surprise party to attend, one that her fiance had set up for their parents and her "closest group of girlfriends." http://www.physorg.com/news171288845.html Technology Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:14:31 EST news171288845 Boost Mobile, a division of Sprint that offers wireless phones and services with no contracts and Motorola announced today the launch of its first push-to-talk slider phone. The Motorola Debut i856 gives Boost Mobile customers full advantage of a handset that glides open and closed with ease for instant communication. Motorola Debut will be available to consumers today with free shipping for the price of $169.99. http://www.physorg.com/news171132166.html Electronics Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:50:02 EST news171132166 At 19, Melanie Young knows firsthand about the devastating consequences of sexting. http://www.physorg.com/news170964536.html Technology Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:10:01 EST news170964536 Companies are increasingly pitching their products using text messages and cellphone applications. But a South Florida entrepreneur is taking the idea to the next level by designing iPhone apps for large companies, and using new technology to alert every user whenever there's a coupon or sale. http://www.physorg.com/news170614562.html Technology Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:01 EST news170614562 Facebook on Friday said it is letting celebrities, businesses and others with public pages at the social-networking hotspot instantly turn status updates into tweets at Twitter. http://www.physorg.com/news170083054.html Technology Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:30:01 EST news170083054 Recent archaeological discoveries from far-flung corners of China are forcing scientists to reconsider the origins of ancient Chinese civilization - and a new crop of young archaeologists are delving into the modern nation's roots. In the August 21 issue of the journal Science, a group of articles by Science news writer Andrew Lawler explore how, over several millennia, the most populous and economically vibrant nation in the world evolved from a much wider array of peoples and cultures than once imagined. http://www.physorg.com/news169998678.html Other Sciences Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:30:01 EST news169998678 An emergency call center in the basement of the county jail in Waterloo, Iowa, became the first in the country to accept text messages sent to "911," starting Wednesday. http://www.physorg.com/news168702767.html Technology Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:53:26 EST news168702767 (AP) -- Apple Inc. says it has fixed an iPhone vulnerability that lets hackers knock people offline - and possibly take over the phones - by sending them specially crafted text messages. http://www.physorg.com/news168271373.html Electronics Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:03:17 EST news168271373 (AP) -- Getting a text message is akin to someone sliding a piece of mail under your door: You may not have asked for it, you can't stop its delivery and you have to deal with it whether you want to or not. http://www.physorg.com/news168194740.html Technology Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:00:03 EST news168194740 Text messaging behind the wheel increases the risk of a crash or a near crash by 23 times, and is far more dangerous than talking on a cell phone while driving, according to a report released Tuesday. http://www.physorg.com/news168016576.html Technology Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:40:07 EST news168016576 To many parents, text messaging is an enigma -- a practice their children engage in when they could just make a phone call or walk down the street to their friends' houses. It seems to be a strange but harmless means of communication. http://www.physorg.com/news167063189.html Medicine & Health Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:30:01 EST news167063189 About 800 pages of the world's oldest surviving Bible have been pieced together and published on the Internet for the first time, experts in Britain said Monday. http://www.physorg.com/news166106367.html Technology Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:39:50 EST news166106367 Features: This super-simple phone for seniors doesn't require a yearly contract -- just pay for minutes monthly. Easy-to-press big buttons. Has text messaging and Bluetooth capabilities. Phone contacts and settings (such as ringtones) can be changed on the phone or via the Web site MyJitterbug.com. It can also be done remotely for the user anytime by dialing "0" to reach live U.S.-based customer service. Roadside assistance and live nurse calling features available for an extra monthly fee. Calendar feature coming later this year. http://www.physorg.com/news165689449.html Electronics Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:50:03 EST news165689449 European travellers will pay less to use their mobile phones while abroad in the EU from Wednesday when new regulated price caps take effect across the 27-nation bloc. http://www.physorg.com/news165590632.html Technology Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:27:09 EST news165590632 The cell phone -- a gift and a curse. It's the gadget I love to hate. http://www.physorg.com/news165239818.html Electronics Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:57:27 EST news165239818 Bangladesh is trialling a text message service to warn people of natural disasters, including floods and cyclones, a government official said Wednesday. http://www.physorg.com/news165066573.html Technology Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:10:02 EST news165066573 Call it a wanted poster for the Digital Age, in 140 characters or less: "Can you ID this armed robbery suspect?" http://www.physorg.com/news164919642.html Technology Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:10:01 EST news164919642 (AP) -- U.S. and Afghan forces killed four militants in Wardak province, the U.S. military tweeted on Monday. http://www.physorg.com/news163083176.html Technology Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:53:24 EST news163083176 Wot r ur kids txting? If you're wondering -- or 1dering -- there's a new online translation tool that helps decipher the code. http://www.physorg.com/news162659692.html Technology Wed, 27 May 2009 16:15:17 EST news162659692 (AP) -- Muslim clerics debating the exploding popularity of Facebook in Indonesia said Friday that followers could use the networking site to connect with friends or for work - but not to gossip or flirt. http://www.physorg.com/news162183865.html Technology Fri, 22 May 2009 04:04:53 EST news162183865 In the United States, where driving while using telephones without hands-free adaptor kits and texting at the wheel are not widely illegal, one in four people confesses to texting and driving, a survey found Wednesday. http://www.physorg.com/news162041596.html Technology Wed, 20 May 2009 12:33:39 EST news162041596 A new study confirms what most people already know: sending text messages and driving are a potentially lethal combination. http://www.physorg.com/news160649069.html Medicine & Health Mon, 04 May 2009 09:45:16 EST news160649069 (AP) -- A new $50 unlimited-calling plan sold under the Boost brand has been a badly needed success story for Sprint Nextel Corp., luring hundreds of thousands of new customers, by industry estimates. http://www.physorg.com/news160330826.html Technology Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:21:06 EST news160330826 Bart Farrell bought an Apple iPhone a little more than a year ago, and it has since become his device of choice for tasks he could have only dreamed of performing on his old flip phone: Checking movie showtimes and paying for admission. Buying tickets to the coming Metallica concert. Looking up maps on the fly to find nearby stores and restaurants. http://www.physorg.com/news160221451.html Technology Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:01:04 EST news160221451 Every now and again, as a reviewer, I ask myself: Was I wrong about a product? That happened to me during the past holiday season, when several major publications included the Peek e-mail device on their list of best gadgets of the year. http://www.physorg.com/news160219780.html Electronics Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:30:20 EST news160219780