EUGENE, Ore. — A new study from AAA suggests hand-free texting is even more dangerous than simply talking on a cell phone. Researchers found that using speech-to-text is actually most distracting of all. They say it actually uses more brain concentration rather than talking on the phone or listening to a book on tape or … Continue reading »
95% of Malware Targeting Android Phones
(CNN) — Security threats from mobile malware are on the rise, and nearly 95 percent of targets operate on the Android operating system, according to a new report from mobile security firm NQ Mobile. It estimates that nearly 33 million Android devices were targeted by malware in 2012–a jump of more than 200 percent from … Continue reading »
Bill Allows Cell Phones for Cab Drivers
EUGENE, Ore. –You might say cab drivers already have their hands full, both literally and figuratively. And now Oregon Bill 294, passed by the state Senate on Monday, could make cabbies even busier. This bill is creating quite a stir on social media. Oregon Bill 294 would allow taxi cab drivers the ability to use … Continue reading »
Program Provides Free Cell Phone Service to Low-Income Americans
EUGENE, Ore. — Sprint is helping low-income Oregonians stay connected with free cell phone service. Assurance Wireless is a federally-funded program that offers cell phones and wireless plans to low-income Americans. Adding Oregon to the list means the program now assists residents in 34 different states. To be eligible, residents must already participate in government … Continue reading »
