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Bozeman's Hands Free Cell Phone Ordinance – Are You Doing it Wrong?

Cole — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:37:47 +0000

Bozeman went hands free on January 17th of 2012 meaning that you could be stuck with a $100 fine if you don’t comply. But what deems a device hands free? Bozeman Police updated their Facebook page with further clarification of the law stating, Bozeman’s Hands Free Cell Phone Ordinance clarification: Using the speaker phone on [...]

Bozeman Police Remind You To Stay Safe – No Handheld Phones While Driving [Poll]

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:41:31 +0000

I know a lot of people get fired up about this, but it’s a law, and could cost you $100 if you get caught. From Bozeman Police: The Bozeman Police Department encourages drivers to not use their handheld cell phones while driving this holiday season. With the increase of holiday shoppers and the sometimes icy [...]

There Will Soon Be More Cell Phones Than People in the World

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:54:34 +0000

Cisco’s annual Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast makes some interesting (some may say frightening) predictions, including the fact that the number of mobile-connected devices will exceed the world’s population sometime this year. The study, which looked at worldwide mobile networks, also found mobile data traffic went up 133 percent in 2011 and will likely grow [...]

Do Smartphones Make Us Smarter?

Tom Jordan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:49:18 +0000

The Daily Mail reports that the study was commissioned to better understand the sociology behind various types of smartphone buyers. In short, iPhone users are optimistic, Android users are pessimistic and Blackberry users are the most negative about their futures. What does your mobile device say about you? Here’s what I found out and was [...]

Cell Phone Debate – How Young Is Too Young?

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:38:21 +0000

I did it. I got Emma a cell phone for her 10th birthday. It’s a basic phone that only calls and texts, and it comes with a ton of rules. She can’t take it to school. She can’t use it after 8pm. She can’t have it at the dinner table. I’m sure there will be [...]

Banning Cell Phones In Bozeman

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:33:00 +0000

The Bozeman City Commission last night voted 4-1 to ban the use of hand held devices while driving or bicycling.

The issue will have to go through a second reading and vote. If approved again, it will become law 30 days after the vote.

New Heart-Monitoring Device for Smartphones Could Save Your Life

Shauna Wright — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:17:36 +0000

Swiss researchers say new technology that interacts with smartphones could revolutionize the treatment of heart patients.

The device in question consists of four electrode sensors attached to the skin and linked to a radio module and computer chip that clips onto a patient’s belt. Data from the device is sent to a smartphone and can be viewed in real-time for up to 150 hours on a single charge. Any abnormalities are sent to a doctor via text or email with a picture attachment.

radioPup Mobile App Now Available for Android

XL Country — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:05:37 +0000

radioPup, the only mobile app that lets you to listen to XL Country 100.7, is now available for Android users! Starting now, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android users can listen to Montana’s Best Country anytime, anywhere, for free. You can download radioPup and learn more about the app on our mobile app page. You can [...]

Cell Phones May Cause Cancer, Says New Study

XL Country — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:57:58 +0000

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer the radiation in cell phones may cause cancer.

The group came to this conclusion after analyzing 30 previous studies which had explored the link between cell phones and cancer.

As a result of this finding, cell phones have now been given a "2 B" cl