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This City Will Fine You for Texting and Walking

By Isabel Gottlieb / Bloomberg

Kids Who Use Smartphones Start Talking Later

By Alice Park

Smartphones Are Really Stressing Out Americans

By Alexandra Sifferlin

T-Mobile Just Responded to Verizon's Unlimited Data Plan With Upgrades of Its Own

By Aric Jenkins

Stop Using Speakerphone

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute January 10, 2017

This Canadian Province Could Ban Pedestrians From Texting While Walking

'In my opinion, that's a safety issue'

By Katy Steinmetz July 15, 2016

Cell Phone-Cancer Link Seen in Rat Study

More research is needed to fully understand the link

By Alexandra Sifferlin May 27, 2016

How Your Smartphone is Ruining Your Relationship

You're jealous of your partner's smartphone

By Mandy Oaklander April 28, 2016

Manager Steals 983 Phones From Verizon Store, Police Say

It appears the employee discount wasn't enough for him

By Daniel White March 23, 2016

China Has a Brilliant Way to Stop People From Looking at Their Phones in the Theater

It involves lasers

By Lisa Eadicicco March 15, 2016

Your Bank Wants to Know Where You Are At All Times

It's an effort to reduce credit card fraud

By Victor Luckerson March 4, 2016

You Asked: Am I Addicted to My Phone?

If you feel your smartphone is hurting your health or relationships, the answer may be yes.

By Markham Heid February 24, 2016

How to Avoid a Massive Phone Bill While You’re Traveling Abroad

These seven strategies can help you save big

By Melissa Locker February 24, 2016

Here’s What Happens To Your Eyes When You Look at Multiple Screens

If you don’t spend a few hours of your day staring at a screen, then statistically, you’re a digital freak. Nearly 90% of Americans use their devices for at least two hours a day.And a...

By Mandy Oaklander January 11, 2016

Cell-Phone Distracted Parenting Can Have Long-Term Consequences: Study

New research shows how cell phone distraction can deprive babies’ developing brains of crucial developmental signals

By Alice Park January 6, 2016

AT&T to Stop Offering 2-Year Contracts

AT&T is the only major U.S. phone carrier to still offer subsidized two-year contacts

By Tessa Berenson Rogers December 31, 2015

'Extreme Phone Pinching' Is a New Internet Craze That Will Make You Super Anxious

Keep calm and leave your phone in your pocket

By Megan McCluskey October 7, 2015

Your Cell-Phone Use Could Be Hurting Your Relationship

"Something as common as cellphone use can undermine the bedrock of our happiness"

By Tessa Berenson Rogers October 1, 2015

Tweets From Smartphones Likely More Negative

Tweets sent from smartphones are 25% more negative than tweets sent from computers

By Mandy Oaklander October 1, 2015

Everybody Hates When You Use Your Phone at Dinner

In-depth new research shows you should know better

By Victor Luckerson August 26, 2015