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Cell Phones That Listen and Learn

Kristina Grifantini — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New software tracks a user's behavior by monitoring everyday sounds.

iPhone Hackers Get a Break

Robert Lemos — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The difficulty of running nonapproved code on the iPhone has turned off security researchers--until now.

Wireless Power Harvesting for Cell Phones

Duncan Graham-Rowe — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nokia hopes to create a device that could harvest enough power to keep a cell phone topped up.

A Smart Phone Built on Web Tools

Anne-Marie Corley — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Palm's new smart phone targets Web developers as well as a loyal fan base.

Google Explores "Eyes-Free" Phones

Kate Greene — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

An adaptive interface with tactile and audio feedback could make it easier to ignore a small screen.

Wearable Sensors Watch Workers

Kate Greene — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sensors that track social behavior highlight the benefits of face-to-face interaction.

Sending Cell Phones into the Cloud

Christopher Mims — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New technology offloads processing from a mobile device to its cloud-based doppelganger.

Gmail Sidesteps the App Store

Kate Greene — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The technology behind the new Gmail could challenge Apple's control over third-party applications.

One Number to Rule Them All

John Brandon — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Google Voice routes calls from multiple lines, transcribes voice mail, and gives you one phone number for life.

Nokia Bets on Mobile Payment

David Talbot — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Despite a global recession, mobile-payment services are surging in the developing world.

Skype Debuts on the iPhone

Kate Greene — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Using a Wi-Fi connection, people can now make cheap international calls with Apple's gadget.

Every Memory in Place

Erica Naone — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT

A new Web service jogs a user's memory at the right time and place.

New iPhone OS Adds Missing Features

Kate Greene — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The update aims to address most user complaints.

A Way Out of E-mail Overload

Erica Naone — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

OtherInbox manages a user's automated e-mails.

Mapping a City's Rhythm

Kate Greene — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A phone application highlights hot spots and will soon show where different urban "tribes" gather.

A Mobile Mesh Network Goes Nuclear

Kristina Grifantini — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Backpacks that detect nuclear material form a wireless mesh network.

How to Share without Spilling the Beans

Erica Naone — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new protocol aims to protect privacy while allowing organizations to share valuable information.

Volume-Limiting Headphones

TR Editors — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NASA's Carbon Observatory Set for Blastoff

Kevin Bullis — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A satellite will launch tomorrow to help scientists account for missing carbon-dioxide emissions.

Web Applications On Call

Erica Naone — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New software lets cell-phone users search the Web and hear messages during a call.