CELL PHONES

Many educators would agree that cell phones can be a distraction for students in the classroom. Now, another school in Massachusetts is taking a bold step to try and curb that distraction ahead of the new school year. The Springfield School Committee voted unanimously this summer to implement a new program at Springfield Central High School that will have students…

Students will be required to unplug from their phones at the start of each day.

A high school in Bristol County, Mass. is putting a new policy in place for the start of the school year that will not allow students to use their cell phones during class, according to NBC affiliate WJAR-TV. Students at Dartmouth High School will place their phones into a “cell hotel,” which kind of looks like a shoe rack....

Older cell phones, alarm systems and roadside assistance devices that run on 3G signal will no longer work, and may already be unable to get a signal, says telecommunications consultant Hugh Odom. That’s because cell phone companies decided to shut down 3G signals in order to make room for 5G. As the signal dies off, check in with older neighbors...

Airlines have known about the impending rollout of 5G cell signal for years now – and had time to prepare for how it would potentially impact planes’ instruments, said Hugh Odom, a former attorney for AT&T. Airlines have warned they may cancel or change some flights, while cell companies have agreed to limit 5G signal around some airports .”The aviation...

Do you know how to dispose of your electronic waste properly? If you don’t you’re not alone. Most Americans don’t even know what E-waste is, let alone know how to correctly discard it.

Federal regulators are considering allowing state prisons across the country more technological options to combat contraband cellphones.

Cell phones were introduced as big, expensive bricks in the 1980s — only attainable for the privileged few. It wasn’t until 1999, when Nokia introduced its customizable 3210 candy bar, that cell phones became not just a necessity, but an accessory everyone wanted. NBCLX’s Fernando Hurtado explores the history of our favorite possession.

Did you know that cell phones are among the world’s worst sources of pollution? Here are some tips for making your favorite possession better for our planet.

If you’ve got a cell phone then you’ve got the power to help save the planet… albeit in a small way. It may mean what type of phone you buy, how often you buy it, or how you discard it. Here are a few keys to keep in mind that could go a long, long way.

One of the dirtiest environmental polluter in the world is in your home. In fact, there’s a good chance you’re looking at it right now. It’s your cell phone. Here’s everything you need to know about how to upgrade your phone without killing the planet.

Millions of people in Massachusetts were receiving a phone call, a text message or both from the state health commissioner Thursday afternoon and evening with a reminder on the seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak and the governor’s new restrictions, which go into effect in the morning. The calls and text messages were going to cellphones and land lines starting...

People who live in or near 20 Massachusetts communities at high risk for COVID-19 transmission will receive alerts Monday reminding them about coronavirus safety rules. This will be the third time a Wireless Emergency Alert is being sent about the coronavirus in Massachusetts, a Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center spokesman said. Alerts will be sent out between 5 and 10 p.m….

People who live in or near 22 Massachusetts communities at high risk for COVID-19 transmission will receive alerts Monday reminding them about coronavirus safety rules. This will be the second time a Wireless Emergency Alert is being sent about the coronavirus in Massachusetts, a Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center spokesman said. Alerts will be sent out between 5 and 10 p.m….

10 communities in all received the message reminding people the coronavirus pandemic is not over.

People who live in or near some Massachusetts communities at high risk for COVID-19 transmission were getting alerts on their phones Monday afternoon reminding them about coronavirus safety rules. It’s the first time a Wireless Emergency Alert is being sent about the coronavirus in Massachusetts, a Massachusetts COVID-19 Command Center spokesman said. The first of the alerts were going...

The grace period for Massachusetts’ distracted driving law has officially ended, meaning drivers caught using their phones while driving can now be fined. Massachusetts’ law prohibiting the use of any electronic device, including mobile telephones, went into effect on Feb. 23. Under the law, drivers cannot read, write or hold a device unless it is in hands-free mode. Since February,…

Did you receive an alert saying your SIM card has been activated on a new device? Your phone may have been hijacked by a scammer, and here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening.

The law, which was signed by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker in November and brings Massachusetts in line with every other New England state, takes effect Sunday.

A traveling thief who allegedly targeted weddings and other events to steal cell phones, purses, laptops and other items was captured Thursday at San Francisco International Airport, police said.