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Kids Are Using 'SnapChat', What Parents Need To Know About The New App

Chris Allen — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:06:28 +0000

There’s a new app available that kids are using at an alarming rate. This app lets them send video, pictures or text or a combination of all of them. People think it’s being used for sexting and so far research says it’s not. You can set how long the message lasts before the Snapchat message [...]

Get A Free MP3 Download For Your Smartphone Alarm

Chris Allen — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:53:11 +0000

Has the alarm clock become a thing of the past? A new online survey conducted by Alan Burns and Associates’ of more than 2,000 women says four-times as many women wake up to their mobile phone than a clock radio. So, I have recorded an alarm for your smart phone.

Your Smartphone May Someday Diagnose Diseases

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:23:44 +0000

Soon you’ll likely turn to your smart phone for medical tests instead of the hospital. Scientist in Korea are in the process of developing an app to do medical tests. A team of scientists at Korea Advanced Institute of Science of Technology (KAIST) believe biomolecular matter can be detected through touch screen technology. Study findings [...]

US Army May Issue Smartphones for Combat Use

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:56:40 +0000

After a successful trial run using touchscreen phones and tablets in combat, US Army officials say they may begin equipping service members with the devices later this year. It would be used to complement tactical radios and other existing technology.

Smartphones can be used to text updates about surroundings, send GPS photos, and access maps. “When they have a problem or need to submit a report, they default to the texting. These young soldiers grew up with this technology. They’re very familiar with it. They’re very comfortable with it,” said Michael McCarthy, an Army director for the program.