Texting

Doctors warn that excessive texting can cause 'Smartphone Thumb'

Formally known as tendinitis, it causes the tendon that bends and flexes the thumb to become inflamed if used for too much texting on smartphones.

Sixth sense protects you while driving, except when texting: Study

A sixth sense steadies drivers' hands and helps them stay on track, even when they are absent-minded or emotionally upset, except when they are engaged in texting on their mobile phones, a study says.

Smartphone usage at dinner is OK provided there is no gaming or chatting involved: Research

If you think that using smartphone at the dinner table is killing conversations and ruining relationships, just relax. A quick text or even attending a phone call from your boss may be okay but not playing Candy Crush or chatting on Facebook.

Former Twitter VP takes texting public with Talkshow app for iOS

Talkshow is a new social networking app from ex Twitter VP Michael Sippy. Talkshow is an invite only public texting space.

Texting while walking? Utah University marks special 'texting lane' to engage students

The Utah Valley University has marked a special a ‘texting lane’ on a busy staircase​ to engage students who text while walking.

Here's the main reason why people text while driving

People who disregard cultural norms in general are more likely to text while they are driving, says a study.

Texting more suitable treatment than apps for the mentally-ill: Study

Simple texting via smartphones can be a more suitable treatment aid for those with mental illness than mobile apps, a study has found.

Texting while driving with Google Glass as distracting as phone: Study

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French man arrested for phoning and texting his ex 21, 807 times

A 33-year-old French man was sent to prison after phoning and texting his ex-girlfriend 21,807 times, admitting that, with hindsight, "it was stupid".