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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.

A driver uses a phone while behind the wheel of a car in New York City.

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Even your manager thinks it’s OK to use emoji at work

by Jana Kasperkevic Jul 17, 2017

Just don’t go wild.

Batteries designed as emojis are displayed at the Philo booth at CES 2017.

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iPhones are getting a bunch of new Emojis today

by Kai Ryssdal Dec 12, 2016

There's a barfing face!

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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.

Worshippers at First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland can donate by swiping a card at this small giving kiosk.

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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.

The number of Americans that use their phone while driving is up in spite of widespread bans.

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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.

A family buys tickets for a movie showing at the empty American Movie Center complex September 6, 2000 in Miami, Florida.

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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

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China creates a texting lane

by Kai Ryssdal Sep 15, 2014

They're really worried about texting-related collisions.

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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

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