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In a move to tackle California's massive debt, Governor Jerry Brown is taking away 96,000 cell phones from state workers to save an estimated $20 million a year, reported the San Francisco Chronicle. One cell phone generally costs the state $36 a month. I'm guessing the public employees will have to revert back to landlines. Some may argue that this can affect efficiency, because cell phones give Read more
The general consensus seems to feel that talking on your phone while working out is unacceptable, but what if your phone actually helped you in your exercising endeavors? The Nokia 514i offers an 'always-on' personal trainer component that encourages users to go the extra mile or finish the last set with the Fitness Coach application. The Fitness Coach also enables sharing of results via SMS with Read more
I see people talking on their cellphones at the gym all the time. This is something that I could never do for various reasons (coordination issues and falling off the elliptical, personal hygiene, gym etiquette, etc.) but many people clearly do not feel the same. That being said, I am curious about you guys... Source Do You Ever Talk on the Phone While Working Out? Yes! No! Read more
Smartphones at a wedding, and the ability to instantly capture the memories and share with others, can be both a blessing and a curse. When the emotions are high and the champagne flutes are flowing, err on the side of caution before publicly postings certain photos, which could potentially upset the bride and groom (maybe they want to be the first to share photos of the food on Facebook!). Since Read more
Internet etiquette has been a hot topic around these parts for a while, but it seems that the majority of Americans' mobile manners are getting worse. Texting while sexing may be the most heinous mobile etiquette offender, but people are breaking manner rules left and right while out in public as well. A new study by Intel reveals that keeping your phone handy while at the dinner table may not Read more
In the latest issue of Elle Decor, Gwyneth Paltrow talks about some of the things she can't live without. Though most of these items are beautiful interior pieces, she does mention one item we've seen other celebrities carrying around NYC: a retro cellphone handset attachment. Though we weren't sure if Lenny Kravitz was carrying one last month for health reasons or to make a fashion statement, Read more
Blake Lively was out and about in chilly Cambridge, MA Monday in skinny jeans and a scarf. The actress was alone as she chatted on her cellphone, but has been spending quite a bit of time with her new flame Ryan Reynolds, who has an apartment nearby. The former Green Lantern costars reportedly first began dating in the Fall following her breakup with Leonardo DiCaprio, and Blake even brought her Read more
From Oct. 22-23, London's East Gallery hosted the My World Shared photography exhibit, which may not seem unusual, until you learn that this was the first exhibit ever curated to feature only Instagram pics. A community of passionate "Instagrammers" have launched the exhibit and a website that's stocked with info for other Instagram addicts, like city-based groups, photo walks, and tips on how Read more
There's been a lot of buzz about Carrier IQ after an Android developer found a hidden smartphone program on several mobile phones that tracks your every move. But you may still be wondering what it is and what you can do about it. Carrier IQ is a preinstalled smartphone program that tracks everything you do on your smartphone — from texts to web browsing, GPS to phone calls — on a plethora of Read more
Steve Ward is a handsome, strong-willed dude from Philly, who is definitely not your average matchmaker. On his VH1 show Tough Love Miami, Steve takes a no-nonsense approach when it comes to helping women find true love. He sets up a "dating boot camp," designed to break down the women's barriers about love. Steve sets the girls up on dates to see where they need real help and find them the man Read more
