Talking on cellphone while driving not as dangerous as believed

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 12:47

It has been a widely believed that talking on a cellphone while driving can be dangerous and lead to more accidents.

Pak woman stoned to death for keeping cellphone

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 14:02

A woman was stoned to death on the orders of panchayat after a cellphone was recovered from her possession in Pakistan.

Youth electrocuted while charging cell phone in UP

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:36

A youth was electrocuted while charging his mobile phone in Kachauna area on Sunday.

Govt seeks research proposals to study mobile radiation

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 14:19

Amid concerns over radiation from cell phone towers, government today called for research proposals to study the possible impact of electromagnetic frequency radiation on humans and living organisms.

Adults spend almost 91% of time on mobile phone

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 15:51

Ninety-one percent of adults own cell phones and apparently spend 91 percent of the time using them for talking or texting, a study on American adults have revealed.

DoT proposes Rs 2 cr penalty on illegal phone taps

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 18:28

Aiming to strengthen the framework for checking unlawful interception of phones, the Department of Telecom has suggested a steep rise in fine for illegal phone tapping to Rs 2 crore, from Rs 1 lakh at present.

Indian girl invents device that can charge phone in 20 seconds

Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013, 23:44

An 18-year-old Indian-origin girl in the US has developed a potentially revolutionary device that can charge a mobile phone in just 20 seconds, a media report said.

Your cell phone may influence your bonding with people

Last Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 18:52

The presence of a mobile phone can also make a meeting between two strangers more stilted, 'LiveScience' reported.

'Uttar Pradesh,Tamil Nadu have most cell phone users in India'

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 13:24

India, which is the world's second largest mobile phone market in terms of subscribers, had a total of 861.66 million mobile connections as on February 2013, data from telecom regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) showed.

Now, charge your cellphones with puddle of water

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 13:08

Swedish researchers have developed the world's first water-activated charger that can power your cellphone using just a puddle of ordinary water.

Soon, key chain size device to charge your cellphone!

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 18:24

A UK-based company is developing the world`s smallest emergency phone charging device which is just 1.3-inches in size and can be carried even on a key ring.