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Cell Phones News Archive31-Aug-2008Cell Phones Make Headway in Education (TechNewsWorld.com) Cell Phones have long been anathema in the classroom, banned as a potential distraction, at best, and as a possible vehicle for cheating, at worst. But lately, educators have begun changing their tune on mobile phones. Abilene Christian University will hand out Apple's iPhone 3G smartphone to two-thirds of this year's entering class of 950 freshmen. Best waterproof cell phones (infoSyncWorld) Motorola, Casio and Sanyo offer waterproof Cell Phones on Verizon Wireless' and Sprint's networks. Check them out in action here. Thieves In San Francisco Going After Laptops And Cell Phones (KTVU 2 San Francisco) SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco police say thieves are now targeting people with laptops and other small electronics in many neighborhoods throughout the city. The thefts have involved laptops, cell phones, I-pods and I-phones stolen in very public places, such as cafes, buses and bus stops. D.C. police cracking down on cell phone drivers (The Capital) WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - District of Columbia officials hope drivers still using their cell phones learn to disconnect or go handsfree. But it looks like motorists haven't learned the lesson. Tips for staying connected via cell and landline phones in hurricanes and other disasters (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) _ Keep your cell phones charged. Buy extra batteries if you can, and remember to charge them. _ A car adapter will let you recharge from the car battery if power goes out. Cell Phones Sub for Cash in Mexico (PC World) Cell phone users will be able to link their bank accounts to their phones so they can pay stores, restaurants and taxis via text message. Cell phones call up fresh Obama support (Honolulu Star-Bulletin) DENVER » From Hawaii to Maine, Barack Obama's campaign for president will be won or lost one cell phone at a time. On Thursday, night the Obama campaign caused a near-blackout of cell-phone use within INVESCO Field after officials urged supporters to send a text message to the Obama headquarters. Bradley University to employees: Keep cell phones ON during class (The Pantagraph) PEORIA -- Bradley University is requiring faculty and staff to keep their cell phones turned on and ready during classes in the name of student safety. Cell phones help elementary-aged children stay connected (WDBJ 7 Roanoke) You often see their fingers rapidly texting or hear them chatting away to their friends on their Cell Phones. We're not necessarily talking about teenagers. More and more elementary-aged children are now proud owners of their own Cell Phones.
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