Opinion: Political texts are pinging off the rails
NPR's Scott Simon wishes we could text them back when politicians message us asking for campaign donations.
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In Major Privacy Win, Supreme Court Rules Police Need Warrant To Track Your Cellphone
The sharply divided justices ruled that police need a search warrant to obtain cellphone location data.
Deciding At What Age To Give A Kid A Smartphone
It's a question most parents will wrestle with at some point — when is the right time to give my child a smartphone? Let's tick through a few other questions first.
Moth Eyes Inspire Glare-Resistant Coating For Cellphone Screens
The scientists who developed the anti-reflective film were inspired by tiny, light-trapping structures on moth eyes that help the insects avoid predators.
How Draft Horses Are Helping Upgrade Cell Towers In Wisconsin
A company in Wisconsin has found a low-tech solution to the high-tech problem of maintaining cell phone antennas in hard-to-reach areas. It hearkens back to the state's logging heritage.
Duke Researchers Develop New Video Privacy Software
Computer scientists at Duke University are developing new camera software aimed at giving people more privacy controls.
Why It's Hard To Put An End To Unwanted Robocalls
It's difficult for regulators to stop companies that flout the Do Not Call Registry. Robocalls can come from overseas, making them hard to regulate, and they often spoof caller IDs.
End Expected in Winston-Salem's Residential Cell Tower Debate
The fate of cell phone reception for some Winston-Salem residents may soon change.