Archive for June 9th, 2008

Texas Instruments narrows 2nd-quarter outlook - Reuters

Monday, June 9th, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Texas Instruments Inc (TXN.N: Quote , Profile , Research ) on Monday narrowed a quarterly earnings and revenue target range it issued in April because of caution among its chip customers and weak demand for high-end phones …

Recalculating … The 3G iPhone is coming. GPS manufacturers should be … - Slate

Monday, June 9th, 2008

When Apple unveiled iTunes, it changed the recording industry by legitimizing and monetizing Recalculating … The 3G iPhone is coming. GPS manufacturers should be … - Slate the process of downloading music. By coupling iTunes with the iPod, the company figured out a way to dictate the direction of the market for portable MP3 …

Urbana City Council to revisit cell phone ban - Daily Illini

Monday, June 9th, 2008

The Urbana City Council will once again be looking at banning the use of cell phones while driving during their meeting Monday night. The Committee of the Whole will be looking at drafting an ordinance that would fine any person who gets into an …

Study: Teens Flout Cell Phone Driving Laws - TechNewsWorld

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Teenagers aren’t abiding by laws restricting their cell phone use while driving, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The researchers behind the study observed North Carolina high school students leaving school, and …

iMuffs headphones - Chicago Tribune

Monday, June 9th, 2008

WHAT : iMuffs Bluetooth headphones for wireless connection to iPods and Bluetooth cell phones HOW MUCH : $179.99 DOES IT WORK? We were intrigued - and skeptical - by iMuffs’ claim:

Cell phones vital to hurricane preparation - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

Monday, June 9th, 2008

My iPhone is part of our family disaster kit. With the official start of hurricane season Cell phones vital to hurricane preparation - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel last week, it’s time to make your mobile phone a big part of your disaster strategy, too. It won’t be enough to plan to stuff your phone in a pocket or purse to …

Bothered by cell phones - Science News

Monday, June 9th, 2008

BALTIMORE ? Excessive cell phone use during the day can mean restless nights and disturbed sleep for teenagers and young adults, new research suggests. Teens who get more than 15 calls or text messages each day are more restless, consume more …

Cell Phones Disrupt Teens’ Sleep - CBS News

Monday, June 9th, 2008

WebMD) Wake up, teens: Too much time on your cell phone may be disrupting your sleep. European researchers report that teenagers who use their phones more than 15 times per day have more trouble falling asleep and staying asleep than those who use …

Texas Instruments narrows 2nd-quarter view - MSN MoneyCentral

Monday, June 9th, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Texas Instruments Inc on Monday narrowed a quarterly earnings and revenue target range it issued in April because of caution among its chip customers and weak demand for high-end phones. TI, which makes chips used in …

Study: Teen drivers ignore cell phone restrictions - Chicago Tribune

Monday, June 9th, 2008

WASHINGTON - From Jeannie Harrison’s perspective, the social lives of most teenagers Study: Teen drivers ignore cell phone restrictions - Chicago Tribune tend to revolve around their cell phones — even when they are behind the wheel. ”People don’t want to be inaccessible for even 15 minutes driving up the street …