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Let freedom ring with Google Voice

Technology / Internet

created Aug 05, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

With the exception of touch-tone phones, Caller ID and cell phones, talking on the phone hasn't changed a lot during the past few decades. That's a big reason why people are increasingly choosing to text, ...


Obama calls astronauts aboard shuttle Atlantis (AP)

Obama calls astronauts aboard shuttle Atlantis

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 21, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- President Barack Obama told the astronauts aboard space shuttle Atlantis on Wednesday that they are an example of the dedication and commitment to exploration that represents America.





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Mobile phone and Motorola researcher Martin Cooper said mobile devices have become too complex

Mobile phone inventor wants devices to go back to basics

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

The inventor of the mobile phone said Wednesday the devices have become too complex, with a range of features from cameras to music, since he made the first-ever wireless call over three decades ago.


Google Voice service blocks fewer than 100 numbers

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created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Google Inc. says its free messaging and calling service, Google Voice, blocks calls to fewer than 100 phone numbers likely to be adult chat lines and free conference call services.


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Tech review: Jitterbug J cell phone

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 ...


Google Voice 'light' works with existing cell phone numbers

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created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Google Voice, the service that can route calls to multiple phone numbers and access voice mail, is now available on users' existing cell phone numbers.


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GSM system about to be compromised

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 08, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (21) | comments 12

(PhysOrg.com) -- Research scientists in California and elsewhere are deliberately setting out to compromise the mobile phone system used by around three billion people. The system uses Global System for Mobile ...


MetroPCS mimics landline with family 'groupline'

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created Apr 07, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Regional wireless carrier MetroPCS Communications Inc. has a new feature designed to lure families getting rid of their landlines. The new service gives families one number that rings all their cell phones at once.


Next: the pill bottle cap with a cell phone

Technology / Telecom

created Oct 07, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(AP) -- IPhones aren't the only cutting-edge devices on AT&T Inc.'s wireless network. A startup is set to announce that it's making pill-bottle caps that use Ma Bell's network to remind you to take your medicine.


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Few Android phones ... yet

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 09, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

We were told to expect them. Over the last few weeks the Web has been awash with speculation that many handset makers would unveil competitors to the G1, the first mobile phone to operate on Google's Android ...


Gov't addresses 'robocall' annoyance with new ban

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created Aug 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Americans tired of having their dinners interrupted by phone calls touting car warranties or vacation packages will soon get some relief.


Iowa 911 call center becomes first to accept texts

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created Aug 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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.



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