Cell Phones News Archive

02-Aug-2008

 

KBR employees told to turn in cell phones (Moldova.org)

U.S. Defense Department contractor KBR says it has ordered its employees in Iraq to turn in their personal Cell Phones for security reasons. The military services contractor, based in Houston, did not explain what security issues may be involved, CNN reported Saturday.The matter giving rise to this message is still being reviewed by KBR management, so the company will not provide further comment ...

Boaz School Leaders Consider Banning Cell Phones (WAAY-TV Huntsville)

Students at some area schools are going to notice some changes this year when it comes to carrying their Cell Phones to class.

Hottest smartphones and cell phones coming in August (infoSyncWorld)

Samsung, HTC, RIM, Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Velocity Mobile have anticipated cell phones and smartphones scheduled for release in August.

Iraq contractor bans cell phones for 'safety and security' (CNN.com)

A major Defense Department contractor has ordered its employees in Iraq to turn in their personal cell phones because "of a safety and security concern."

Cancer warning adds to debate over cell phones (Colorado Springs Gazette)

NEW YORK ? When Amy Morris' twin boys, then 11, went on an academic trip to Washington last year, she agreed to give them cell phones at the program's request.

KBR employees told to turn in cell phones (UPI)

BAGHDAD, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Department contractor KBR says it has ordered its employees in Iraq to turn in their personal cell phones for security reasons.

Landlines Are Old-School: Universities Increasingly Rely on Cell-Phones and VOIP (EContent Magazine)

People around the globe have become increasingly dependent on their cell-phones. They are often our only phone lines, our media players, our digital cameras and even our Internet browsers. Yet individuals are not the only ones relying on mobile devices these days. Colleges have recognized the trend and are using it to their advantage.

Cell Phones and Your Brain (iVillage)

A cancer expert's advice to restrict use of cell phones has revived the long-simmering debate over whether or not the handy gadgets raise the risk of brain cancer. You don't need to throw your mobile under the bus, but there are precautions you can take if you're concerned.

Motorola beats expectations with small 2Q profit, sells more cell phones; shares jump (Canadian Business)

Peter Svensson July 31, 2008 - 10:08 a.m. NEW YORK (AP) - In a sign that it may be finally turning its fortunes around, Motorola Inc. surprised investors Thursday by reporting a small profit for the second quarter and revealing it had shipped more cell phones than in the first quarter.

Hands-free cell phones law is just a Net scam (The Fayetteville Observer)

Q: Is it true that there?s now a law requiring people to use hands-free devices if they?re going to talk on their cell phone when they drive? ? Y.H., Fayetteville

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