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Texting
New device detects texting while driving, but is it legal?
by Sally Herships
Oct 16, 2017
The Textalyzer, a tablet about the size of an iPad which police can plug into a driver’s phone, can scan a phone’s system logs, and pulls up a list of activity.
Even your manager thinks it’s OK to use emoji at work
by Jana Kasperkevic
Jul 17, 2017
Just don’t go wild.
Final Note
iPhones are getting a bunch of new Emojis today
by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 12, 2016
There's a barfing face!
No cash for collection at church? Text it instead
by Afi-Odelia Scruggs
Jun 13, 2016
As people carry less cash, churches are turning to tech to bring in donations.
What are tech companies doing to stop distracted driving?
by Dan Gorenstein
Apr 27, 2016
Distracted driving is a public health crisis. But there are no easy fixes.
Fact-check: Do millennials want more texting at the movies?
by Tony Wagner
Apr 15, 2016
AMC's CEO thought maybe they did, until the internet shut him down.
Why texting is a dilemma in the health industry
by Molly Wood
Dec 7, 2015
While some aspects are positive, texting with a health care professional can be problematic.
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The FCC wants to move the U.S. to 5G. Here's what that means.
by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 18, 2015
The Federal Communications Commission just wrapped up a public comment period on 5G
Final Note
China creates a texting lane
by Kai Ryssdal
Sep 15, 2014
They're really worried about texting-related collisions.
An app that combats texting while driving accidents
by Ben Johnson
Jul 25, 2014
New tech is hoping to combat texting while driving and texting while walking accidents. Marketplace Tech host Ben Johnson explains