texting

New Yorkers now have an easy way to make sure you don't get an annoying telemarketing text message. Here's how you can stop them.

As a parent you have probably noticed that the days of your child "phoning home" (as ET would put it) seem to be behind us. Millennials HATE to talk on the phone.

Southwest is joining the crusade in offering free messaging while in-flight. iPhoners can now send imessages, Facebook messages, and texts via WhatsApp as long as they download the apps before the flight. They're not the first to start free messaging, both Delta and Alaska have free in flight messaging. South...

We all have our own pet peeves when it comes to certain things. Little did I realize, but I have many when it comes to text conversations with people. Listen above to hear those pet peeves.   Also here are some of the texting tips that Nicki Minaj tweeted out:   Ok if u ever text me a smiley face like this: :) I'll block u. How dare ...

By now we are all aware or should be, that texting while driving is illegal! What about when you come to a red light? Did you ever sneak in a text just because the vehicle wasn't in motion?  Well Governor Cuomo wants to make sure it's illegal by tightening restrictions on the existing laws.  ...

Well, this is certainly an unusual way to catch motorists who are texting while on the road.

This could come in handy today! Admittedly, my first thought was "GOOD LORD do we REALLY need this kind of thing??? Just put your damn phone down!!!" But then, I took a step back. Ya know, as much as I don't want to admit it, I AM texting, emailing, Facebooking, Tweeting, or doing something else with my phone A LOT...

Tickets issued to New York motorists for texting while driving increased 35 percent statewide from 2013 to 2014, as police continue to crack down on distracted drivers, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced. “This reckless behavior endangers everyone on the road and has resulted in far too much needless tragedy,” Governor Cuomo said in a press release. “I thank l...

Hilarious AND true!  This vid compares the differences of single vs in a relationship texts.  Credit to Buzzfeed via YouTube.

Fine increases for distracted driving go into effect today. Hopefully the increased fine will further deter people who continue to text and drive.

(WARNING: THE VIDEO BELOW, WHILE FICTION, IS GRAPHIC. SOME MAY FIND IT DISTURBING. MOST WILL FIND IT AN EYE-OPENER....) Admit it -- you've done it.

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