Topic: Cell Phones
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The Shame of Boston's Wireless Woes
Shortly after Monday's bombings, cellular networks collapsed. The same thing happens every time there is a crisis in a large city.
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Videos
Aggregating Cell Phone Data in Search of the 'Pulse of the Planet'
Universal mobility patterns we haven't fully understood before could soon come into view.
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German Man Builds Device to Suck Electricity From Power Lines, Other People
Dennis Siegel claims his curious contraption feeds itself like a leech on ambient electromagnetic fields.
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Urban Wonk
Power Outlets for the People
Thanks to Sandy, New Yorkers have created an informal network of public phone-charging stations. But why did they have to?
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Why You Should Text, Not Call to Check on Loved Ones Post-Sandy
FEMA and cell phone carriers are encouraging customers to use SMS.
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How Facebook and Twitter Are Helping the Homeless
Connecting through social networks can make it easier to be homeless and easier to escape homelessness.
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Videos
This Is Why You Don't Mind-Meld With Your Smartphone in the Subway
Philadelphia officials want to combat such painful examples of "distracted walking."
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Don't Hide Cell Phone Antennas, Embrace Them
They're an increasingly important part of our lives, but we've shunned them into hiding on rooftops and in fake trees.
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How Smart Phones Are Turning Our Public Places Into Private Ones
Smart phones have given us a lot of great benefits, but this is not one of them.
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Democracy in America
Which U.S. City Had the Best April Fool's Prank?
Etsy acquired the city of Portland; Boulder's electric company cut off service for residents who voted against it; Philadelphia unveiled a pedestrian lane for distracted texters.
