Nation May 09 Watch 5:25 How a middle school is successfully keeping students off their phones during class As schools grapple with how to keep students off their cell phones, one Connecticut school took a blunt approach. In Manchester, Illing Middle School requires students to lock phones in a pouch until the end of the day. It comes… By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris
Education Nov 04 Parents pushback on cellphone bans at school As growing numbers of schools move to limit student access to cellphones, many are navigating pushback from parents. They want to be able to connect with their children at a moment’s notice. Bans on the devices were on the rise… By Associated Press
Health May 26 Why cellphone privacy matters in a post-Roe world Even a burner phone paid for with cash can reveal your identity and where you’ve been. By Susan Landau, The Conversation
Arts May 22 Watch 7:45 No smartphones allowed? That’s just how Dave Chappelle wants it It's hard to go to a concert or show where people don't quickly pull out their phones. But some artists and performers have had enough. Jeffrey Brown reports on a startup that’s trying to dial back our phone use. By Jeffrey Brown
Sep 07 5 overlooked stories that deserve your attention By Erica R. Hendry, Larisa Epatko, Jenny Marder In the rush of coverage on how the president is navigating the Texas floods and North Korea threats, here are five important stories you may have missed. Continue reading
Jun 05 Justices will review police use of cellphone tower data By Mark Sherman, Associated Press In a new case about digital age technology and privacy, the Supreme Court will consider whether police need warrants to review cellphone towers records that help them track the location of criminal suspects. Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 5:46 What sparked a new carry-on electronics ban on some flights? By PBS News Hour Passengers flying out of 10 specific airports in the Middle East can no longer take large electronic devices in their carry-on luggage, according to a new rule from the Department of Homeland Security. The British announced a similar rule, but… Continue watching
Dec 30 Column: Why you can’t fry eggs (or sperm) with a cellphone By Timothy J. Jorgensen for The Conversation Do male cellphone users really risk infertility due to radiation?… Continue reading
Jun 07 States bedeviled by contraband cellphones in prisons By Teresa Wiltz, Stateline Last month, a Georgia inmate was indicted for ordering the revenge killing of a 9-month-old baby from his prison cell. His alleged tool: a cellphone. Continue reading