Why Brian Walshe's smartphone or watch could be crucial to solving case
The 46-year-old, whose wife Ana Walshe has been missing since January 1, was wearing an electronic ankle tag at the time—but it wasn't fitted with GPS.
Man Backed for Using 'Insulting' Phone Wallpapers to Deter Nosy Co-workers
"This is such a creative and hilarious way of dealing with snoopy people," a Reddit user said.
People Are Getting Spam Text Messages From Their Own Cell Number
Cellphone users are receiving spam texts from their own phones—many of which include links that redirect to Russian news websites.
What Happens to Your Phones, Devices When Most 3G Ceases in 2022?
As major carriers like Verizon and AT&T continue moving toward 5G wireless connectivity, the end is nearing for 3G.
Syniverse Hackers May Have Accessed Billions of Text Messages for Years
Syniverse, which provides services to carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, said the hack began in May 2016 but the company wasn't aware of it till May 2021.
Passenger's Phone Catches Fire on Board Plane, Sparking Evacuation
128 passengers and six crew members were evacuated from the plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Washington.
'Let Me Go': Woman's Final Moments Heard on Phone Call Before Body Found
Shanae Edwards, 31, an Australian teacher, is believed to have been murdered while hiking above the Georgian city of Tbilisi.
Man Arrested for Calling Phone Company 24,000 Times to Complain About It
Akitoshi Okamoto, 71, could face charges of obstruction of business for calling KDDI's customer service line thousands of times because his phone could not pick up radio broadcasts.
Mother Grabbed in Walmart for Upskirt Photo Says Staff Ignored Attack
Walmart has said in a statement that its staff waited with the woman and contacted the police following the incident.
Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Fatally Shooting Wife
"I was trying to scare her to unlock her phone."
Delta Flight Attendant Removes Four People From Plane
"She became agitated and said, 'If you're gonna act like that we can go back to the gate and you can get off.' I held up my phone to show her that airplane mode was on."
Four Police Officers Placed on Leave For Punching Man
"I don't feel that our officers were at their best. I don't feel this situation needed to go the way that it went."
Pittsburgh Mom Throws Brick at Child's Teacher: Police
A Pittsburgh Public School teacher allegedly was attacked by a parent for confiscating her elementary student's cellphone in class.
Is Searching Phones by Cops and Border Patrol Legal?
Searches of devices intrude upon privacy and infringe freedoms of expression, association, and the press.
Trump Blames Cell Service for Failure to Call Mexico
The president had faced questions over why he didn't contact Mexico's president in a more timely manner.
Yes, It's Legal to Record Cops. It's the 1st Amendment
The State of New York should repeal the anonymity granted to misbehaving officers.
How Can We Explain Phantom Cellphone Buzzes?
A survey shows that those who who scored high for cellphone dependency had more frequent phantom phone experiences.
U.S. Pedestrians Killed Spikes by 11 Percent: Report
Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City account for 42 percent of pedestrian fatalities.
Senators Register Alarm About White House Security
Concerns voiced about private emails, Trump's personal phone and handling of sensitive material.
Hello, Caller. Is There Anyone There?
Smartphones are being used for everything except talking to each other.
T-Mobile CEO John Legere is Cutting the Cords That Bind You to Your Wireless Provider
T-Mobile, a carrier less than half the size of Verizon and AT&T, used lower pricing, simpler service plans and an improving network to help win 8.3 million net new customers last year.
Homeless Millennials Are Transforming Hobo Culture
Cheap smartphones and cheaper data plans make for a much more connected vagabond community.
Clock Begins Ticking for 911 System Improvements
Telecoms are required to provide better cellphone location data to responders, and there's an app in the works.
Waffle House Angling to Replace the Post Office
A new partnership with a delivery app is turning the 24-hour eatery into a meet-up point for package delivery.
Hello, Boredom, My Old Friend
A radio series argues that our endless digital distractions stymie serious thought and creativity.
Will New 911 Location Requirements Compromise Privacy?
The FCC unanimously votes for improved indoor location for emergency calls, worrying civil liberties advocates.
Feds Settle Over Fake Facebook Profile Used in Drug Case
An upstate New York woman reached a settlement with the government after the DEA created a fake Facebook profile of her to nab drug dealers.
No Warrant Needed to Track Cellphones in Public Places, FBI Says
Senators release letter outlining loose FBI restrictions regarding "stingray" technology.