I got a call from a "Private" number, when I answered it there was a long pause and then a recorded woman's voice says "Oops, wrong number, sorry" and it hangs up. I remember this happening a few years ago.

Have you experienced this? How do I stop it?

New California cell phone laws begin July 1
Hands-free devices required

Cell phones have become invaluable tools in our business and personal lives. They have, however, raised a number of safety and security issues.

To help address those issues, two new cellular phone laws will take effect in California on July 1, 2008. The first new law prohibits ( Read more... )

noted here for my own FYI (for my upcoming trip), and in case anyone else is curious.

carrier coverage maps: http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/cou_fr.shtml
prepaid sim thru Orange: http://www.orange.fr/bin/frame.cgi?u...re%3Dcat110009
ditto: http://animation. ( Read more... )

The Sell-Phone Revolution
Stay tuned for a message from your cell phone, which seems to know an awful lot about you
BusinessWeek
By Catherine Holahan
April 23, 2007

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How touching
Mar 8, 2007
The Economist

Computing: “Haptic” technology is gradually bringing the neglected sense of touch into the digital realmThe smooth, touch-screen display on Apple's snazzy new iPhone, unveiled in January and due to go on sale in June, has gadget fans salivating. In place of the usual keypad, the iPhone uses the screen as an ( Read more... )

Go with the flow
Mar 8, 2007
The Economist

Visualisation: Data from mobile-phone networks can create maps that show how people are moving around

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Displays to keep an eye on
Mar 8, 2007
The Economist

Consumer electronics: New displays are starting to appear in consumer devices, offering advantages over today's liquid-crystal screens

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