US Supreme Court backs Facebook in case about unwanted texting
The case highlighted the challenge for the justices in applying outdated laws to modern technologies.
Fri Apr 02 2021
Tajikistan officials are texting women to tell them what to wear
In: "national" Tajik dress, now required by law at all "traditional" gatherings. Out: the hijab, and other kinds of Muslim dress.
Sat Sep 09 2017
'I can't go out': Texting for help from Islamist-occupied Philippines city
Nixon texted and called throughout, until just over a week ago when the messages stopped abruptly, leaving his wife praying that it was just his cellphone battery that had died.
Thu Jun 22 2017
Teens who switch between TV and phone more likely to underperform at school
A study shows that having the TV on while texting on the phone is linked with greater impulsivity and a poorer working memory.
Fri May 20 2016
Apps against drunk texting
From blocking your contacts to analyzing your texts, these tools will try to save you from yourself.
Fri Dec 25 2015
French man jailed for phoning and texting his ex 21,807 times
A 33-year-old French man was sent to prison on Thursday after phoning and texting his ex-girlfriend 21,807 times.
Fri Sep 05 2014
Texting while walking impairs stride, poses risks - Report
The rise in the number of pedestrians injured while using their mobile phones to talk or text since 2006 has raised concern.
Fri Jan 24 2014
One novel way texting may help to lose weight
Dieters who received text reminders to stay on track with their weight-loss plans shed more weight, a new study finds.
Wed Oct 30 2013
How to tell when someone's lying in a text message
The study, conducted by Brigham Young University in Utah, found that when participants texted a lie, it took on average 10 percent longer to compose the message.
Wed Sep 11 2013
Gadget users: What you need to know about text thumb & text neck
Excessive texting on the smartphone and swiping the tablet can cause text thumb and text neck. Find out what it is and how you can be affected by it.
Sun Aug 11 2013