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Texting

Ushering in a new era for mobile messaging.

Taking the Mess Out of Messaging

Ushering in a new era for mobile messaging.
By Beerud Sheth
At least the proposal is not a per-text tax; last year, Americans sent 1.77 trillion SMS text messages.

What Does California’s Proposed Texting Tax Mean for Apps Like WhatsApp & FB Messenger?

Unsurprisingly, Californians do not seem thrilled by the idea of the new tax.
By Tyler Woods
A distracted driver.

NJ Drivers Could Soon See Increased Penalties for Distracted Driving

A bill sponsored by Sen. Fred Madden (D-Camden) and  Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex) would create Distracted Driving Task Force in New Jersey
By Alyana Alfaro
This is it.

Don’t Worry—She’ll Respond

By Sunil Rajaraman
SFMOMA has created a texting service that sends uses images of art from its collections based on keyword requests.

SFMOMA Will Text You Art Based on Your Mood

By Alanna Martinez

How to Beat Trump: Tech Is the Democrats’ Secret Weapon for 2020

By Andrew Magliozzi
Just look at Shia, he's waiting for you to text him!

Shia LaBeouf Is Alone in the Woods Waiting for You to Text Him

By Alanna Martinez
The landing page for insomnobot3000.

Casper’s Insomnia Bot That Texts You When You Can’t Sleep Is Really, Really Weird

By Sage Lazzaro
The play's key prop.

Project Your Texting Anxiety Onto These NYC Actresses

By Brady Dale
Emojis.

72 New Emojis Were Just Approved—Here’s What They Look Like

By Sage Lazzaro
Caught! (Photo: WNBC)

Lifeguards Busted For Texting On Duty

By Jordan Valinsky
The new app. (Photo: iTunes)

Facebook is Rudely Forcing You to Download Another Instant Messaging App

By Jordan Valinsky

British Drivers Will Now Have Phones Confiscated Following Every Car Crash

By Jordan Valinsky

No More Dick Pics: Sexting in Kenya Could Land You in Jail

By Molly Mulshine
The city will deploy all 200 cops being removed from desk jobs to the NYPD's Housing Bureau. (Getty).

Last Call: NYPD Sets Sights on Texting Drivers

By Fernanda DeSouza

Less Is More: The Hard Data on Men & Women's Sexting Preferences

By Molly Mulshine

New App ‘Dumbstruck’ Captures Reactions To Your Texts

By Jordyn Taylor

Hey Idiots: Walking While Texting Is Ruining Your Posture

By Jordan Valinsky
Us, not lying for once. (Photo: Hashgram)

Study: It’s Easier to Tell the Truth Over Text So Why Bother Speaking Anymore?

By Jordan Valinsky
A snapshot from Japan.

Japanese Phones Now Come With Function to Keep You From Texting and Walking into Traffic

By Jordan Valinsky

New York State Troopers Are Driving Around in Huge SUVs to Bust Texting Drivers

By Jordan Valinsky
Sext. (Photo: Hashgram)

One in Four Millennials Has Admitted to Sexting, Lots More Are Lying

By Jordan Valinsky
Cool phone, bro. (Photo: Dagget Shuler Law)

Study Reveals That Parents Have No Clue About Their Teens’ Driving Habits

By Jordan Valinsky
Look at this dumb thing. (Photo: Flickr)

Amtrak’s New Texting Service Is For Reporting Crimes (But Not Juicy Couture Tracksuits)

By Jordan Valinsky
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