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Are cell phones the new Black Box?

Cell phones could become the latest piece of forensic evidence in traffic accidents if one New Jersey lawmaker gets his way.Full story

Hillsborough deputy gives digital safety tips to parents

Law enforcement warn parents that cell phones combined with social media could bring predators right to your front door.  Full story

NJ bill would allow police to confiscate drivers' phones

  Executive Director of the New Jersey Chapter of the ACLU Udi Offer joins Mara Schiavocampo to discuss potential legislation that would allow police officers in New Jersey to confiscate a driver’s cellphone at the scene of the accident. The ACLU is against the bill because it would allow the police o

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  Teens build cell phone charger using Altoid tins

Using a pair of batteries, an Altoids tin and a few other pieces, three Texas teenagers build a USB charger for cell phones that can hold several charges. KVEO’s Kevin Lu reports.

  Privacy App Prevents Cell Phone Eavesdropping

Can one's private internet information really stay private? Seecrypt Chairman Harvey Boulter, offers insight on a privacy app that prevents cell phone eavesdropping.

  ‘A Sister’s Search’, Part 4

Lesley and Aasha’s mother had talked to Lesley about leaving her marriage and going underground.  Maybe she’s out there somewhere.

  5 solutions for cellphone-related health problems

Suffer from skin breakouts or neck pains due to your cellphone? Leah Wyar from Cosmopolitan magazine offers smart and simple solutions.

  Teen discovers how to charge cellphone in seconds

Eesha Khare, the 18-year-old winner of the Intel Young Scientist Award, earned $50,000 for her breakthrough research. Her innovative charging device can fit inside a cell phone and fully charge the phone in about 20 seconds. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports.

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