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A WHO Report Says Cell Phone Use Leads to Brain Tumors
Cell phone use causing cancer — certainly not something we haven't heard before and not something that is going away anytime soon. First we learn that the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones doesn't cause cancer and when I asked you if you were worried about your cell phone increasing your risk of getting cancer, most of you said no.
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10 More Blackberry Tips and Tricks!
I had you at Blackberry, didn't I? Although I'm addicted to my iPhone, there's a special place in my heart for my Crackberry. We've had a lot of fun times together, so I must pay homage to the newer phones that have hit the market and show you even more cool tips and tricks you may not know about.
Daily Tech: The TwitterPeek Is For Tweeting Addicts
- The new TwitterPeek device is for people who don't own a smartphone, but want to send lots of tweets — CrunchGear
- Here's how cell phones have evolved over the years — MSN Tech
- Spring Design is suing Barnes & Noble for copying their own eReader which resembles the Nook — Engadget
- Verizon will start rolling out their Bing mobile app to BlackBerry Storm 1 owners — CNET
- These movie titles will be coming out on Blu-Ray this week — Switched
- It's giveaway time on GeekSugar! Log in for your chances to win one of these AT&T Smartphones — GeekSugar
Reader Tip: Use Your Phone to Calculate Gas Mileage
We each develop a unique saving style over the years, which is why it's so important to divulge your winning tactics with friends. You never know how far your little tip will go for the next gal. Spectra recently shared an incredibly smart tip in the comments of my 5 Savvy Ways to Use Your Phone's Calculator and I just had to pass it on.
Which New Handset Tickles Your Fancy?
This past week was a busy one with cell phone chatter, as we learned about three new phones that will be making their way to store shelves very soon. For instance, the new and improved BlackBerry Storm2 has just gone on sale in Verizon stores across the US and will cost $180 on a two-year contract after a $100 mail-in rebate. Meanwhile, the fashionable Palm Pixi, which costs $99, will be coming to Sprint stores on Nov.
5 Savvy Ways to Use Your Phone's Calculator
Your fancy phone probably has features that are way cooler than the calculator, but don't let this old school tool go unnoticed. That hidden calculator is good for more than simple addition and subtraction. Let these ideas for using your cell phone's calculator inspire you to use it more often — a few new habits could help you keep your finances on track and make your life easier on a daily basis.
Studies Have Confirmed: Sugar, Models, and Clowns
Some health studies make headlines and they seem quite shocking and sad, like this one from CNN: Tweens Challenged by Grown-Up Malady: Breast Cancer. Others bring out my inner fourth grader, and my response to them is sophisticated "no duh." But stories are often more complicated than their headlines, and it is nice to have scientific studies confirm a few assumptions.
Could You Give Up and Live Without Your Tech?
I read a story last week about the small (and shrinking) population of US residents that don't have a cell phone — which included my fellow blogger and friend, Gregory Han, from Unplggd. Although a portion of this group do not have the means to own one, a majority of this population has made a conscious decision to ditch the phone by their own accord. It reminded me of a friend that recently gave up his cell along with his Facebook and Twitter accounts in an attempt to clear his mind and simplify his life.
Partner Let Me Upgrade Ya: Cell Phone Guides and Accessories
You may not spend as much time on your cell phone as the trendy types on The Hills or Gossip Girl, but you probably keep your cell on hand at all times for contact, browsing, and simply wasting time. If you're looking to update, makeover, or explore a new use for your favorite gadget, check our handy guides.
How to shop for a new cell phone
Do more with your cellphone with these tricks and apps
Celebrities and their cell phones: then and now
4 fresh and fun new cell phones
5 awesome handmade cell cases
5 worrisome cell phone accessories
Give Your Phone the Props It Deserves With a Sleek Stand
I'm all about making my own iPhone or cell stand out of random objects, but if you want more of a traditional (read: new) and purposeful item, check out the sleek Philippi Mobile Phone Panel ($26).
This handy chrome desk accessory props up your cell so you can watch TV shows, make for easy viewing of your Twilight clock, or keep an obsessive eye out for any signs of a ring. It also works as a stand for your iPod or MP3 player so you can rock your tunes upright to quickly and easily check the titles of songs, or flip through your playlists.
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