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5 Reasons every kid needs a walkie talkie
Did you ever have a set of walkie talkies to play around with as a kid? Does your kid have a set now? Why not? Modern kids may not give much thought to walkie talkies-they're so 20th century.
Apple patent roundup: Magic Mouse force sensor, walkie-talkie iPhone and more
Apple has been granted 26 new patents this week, including patents for a future Magic Mouse, a walkie-talkie feature for future iPhones, and the iPad's Smart Cover.
How Syria's Rebels Aren't Winning the War: The Anatomy of a Battle
Syrian army soldiers inspect a house in the village of Western Dumayna, near the rebel-held city of Qusayr, Syria, on May 13, 2013.
For several years, I've made heavy use of the Heytell walkie-talkie app on both iOS and Android devices.
Saudi Arabia more tolerant, says woman filmmaker
Filming "Wadjda" was an odyssey in itself. In conservative neighbourhoods, local residents would block shooting, or Mansour would have to direct from a van with a walkie-talkie, as she could not be seen in public together with male crew and actors.
Chatting in Code on Walkie-Talkies in Pakistan's Restive Tribal Areas
A soldier stands guard on a road while a vehicle carrying internally displaced people flee military operations in Tora Warai, a town in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas, on July 9, 2011.
Plenty of bang for about a buck
You don't need to spend thousands of dollars on a 3D printer if you want a plastic gun.
First Solar-Powered Survival Tablet
Jon Perry says his inspiration behind making a tough, reliable and rugged expedition gadget came from his long-time outdoorsy companion - his dog Earl.
Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet
For those times when you're not, there's the Earl Backcountry Survival Tablet . Designed specifically for use in the wilderness, it offers features like a 1024 x 768 6" flexible E-Ink screen with the ability to double as an emergency lantern, a built-in AM/FM/SW/LW radio tuner, an IP67 rated water/dust/shock/mud-proof design, an integrated solar ... (more)
Instant Video Chat vs. Video Message: What's Glide?
It's not video messages, it's video chat. Glide, a new app, turns your phone into a video walkie talkie.
Rules of the Road: Is it legal to hold a cellphone like a...
Question: When driving and not having a hands-free device, is it legal to pull over to the shoulder to answer a call? If not, what is the protocol? Another writer asks: I see more and more people holding their cellphones in front of them like a walkie-talkie while driving.
Hastings company offers chance to play in the dirt
On a recent cloudy Saturday afternoon, Aundria Riggen spent two hours doing what some of Finance & Commerce's readers spend 40 hours a week doing: manning the controls of an excavator, digging holes and backfilling them.
Surprisingly, ham radio is something that has not been entirely messed up by state action.
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
DabKick for iPhone lets you share photos, watch videos and now listen to music in real-time
There are a lot of communication tools that help you stay connected with family and friends.
Dealing with MS: My Family's Journey
I was only five-years-old when my dad was diagnosed with MS. I remember this day was so clearly, like it happened yesterday.
"TTtalk Walkie-Talkie" Makes First Appearance in Global Market
But now, there is a great application that allows users to easily and instantly communicate for free; TTtalk Walkie-Talkie. This app can transform your phone into a supreme walkie-talkie and instant messenger.
Smartphone Radio Docks - The DXB Walkie Talkie by Bricom Solutions...
Created by Bricom Solutions, this nifty walkie-talkie docking device is called the Alianza DXB, and can transform your phone into a two-way radio.