Indiana's cellphone ban means less school drama. But students miss their headphones
Weeks into a new school year, students miss being able to listen to music, but teachers say the cellphone ban is making their jobs easier.
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New Bill Bans Handheld Devices While Driving
A new bill working its way through the North Carolina General Assembly would ban the use of handheld electronic devices while driving.
Don't Be Like Jeff Bezos. Here's How To Keep Your Phone Safe From Hackers
The world's richest man and high-tech mastermind, Jeff Bezos, allegedly was hacked by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. What do you need to know to protect your phone from perhaps less royal attacks?
'Do I Know You?' And Other Spam Phone Calls We Can't Get Rid Of
A majority of consumers now ignore phone calls, assuming they're mostly spam. Regulators and the wireless industry admit they don't yet have answers about stopping the growing scourge.
Honolulu's 'Distracted Walking' Law Takes Effect, Targeting Phone Users
Under the new law, the only legal reason for a pedestrian to look at a cellphone while crossing a street would be to call 911. For repeat offenders, fines could run up to nearly $100.
How To Succeed In Business After Fleeing For Your Life
A father of seven had to start over after his family was forced from home by Boko Haram. He found safety and a new job in a camp for displaced persons.
The Daredevils Without Landlines — And Why Health Experts Are Tracking Them
It's official: A majority of U.S. homes only have mobile phones. But who knew wireless-only households were into risky behavior? A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researcher explains.
When Phones Went Mobile: Revisiting NPR's 1983 Story On 'Cellular'
The report titled "Cellular Phones Are Completely Mobile" features a man who was "among the first 1,500 customers to use a new mobile phone system called cellular."
At This English Bar, An Old-School Solution To Rude Cellphones
A new bar in Sussex has lined its walls with foil to block phone signals. The owner, inspired by the Faraday cage, hopes people will talk to each other rather than stare at their smartphones.
Report: Hotline In Lahore Helped Predict Surges In Dengue Fever
Pakistanis were asked to call and report symptoms. That simple plan led to the creation of maps that predicted where the disease would spread.