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12-Jan-09

Teenage drivers blocked from texting

"A new service called Textecution uses a phone's in-built GPS system to detect how fast the handset is travelling. If the phone is moving quicker than 10mph, its messaging capability is immediately shut down. When the phone comes...


12-Jan-09

GPS wristwatch helps parents track children

"Launched this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the Num8 watch from British company Lok8u is said to be the first tracking device specifically designed to help parents keep tabs on wayward offspring."

Category: Space, Communications

12-Jan-09

Superdatabase tracking all calls and emails legitimate, says DPP

"Controversial plans for a "super­database" tracking all phone and internet communications today received the tacit support of the new director of public prosecutions (DPP)."

Category: Communications

9-Jan-09

Privacy: UK e-mail law 'attack on rights'

"Rules forcing internet companies to keep details of every e-mail sent in the UK are a waste of money and an attack on civil liberties, say critics."

Category: Communications

6-Jan-09

Hospital mobile bans can be eased

"Hospitals in England should allow a more liberal use of mobile phones where they do not interfere with equipment or privacy, the government has said."

Category: Communications

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