Jan 6th, 2009 · Palestinians and Israelis are telling their stories with text messages and social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook. Now the mainstream media and the Israeli government are getting into the act.
Jan 4th, 2009 · It's not news that digital forms of communication are replacing hand-written letters and diaries with text messages and Facebook entries. Even the ancient art of carving an epitaph on a gravestone is not sacred.
Jan 3rd, 2009 · Chinese dairies linked to the tainted milk scandal that sickened thousands of children sent a mass text-message to mobile phone users. "We sincerely apologize and beg your forgiveness," it said.
Dec 29th, 2008 · Even with the financial meltdown, technology companies have continued churning out gadgets or new advances of the devices we carry in our pockets, purses, or clip on our ears. Morning Edition tech guru Mario Armstrong selected one innovation as our technology pick of the year. He explains his decision to Renee Montagne.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · Nonprofits are finding creative ways to leverage technology and raise money, including selling gift cards and getting donors to text their contributions. Giving online can be easy — and personal — says tech expert Omar Gallaga of the Austin American-Stateman.
Dec 13th, 2008 · It takes more than activism or scholarly texts to get some young people really interested in debate about religion or social issues. For one college course, it takes some foul-mouthed fourth-graders who are leading authorities on everything politically incorrect.
Dec 6th, 2008 · NPR's Scott Simon takes a moment to note that a doctor in The Democratic Republic of Congo performed a dangerous operation with the aid of text messaged instructions from a colleague on vacation in the Azores.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · Anger and indignation are building in Mumbai in the wake of the terrorist attacks that left nearly 200 dead and hundreds more wounded. The people of Mumbai are sending text messages, calling for a mass protest rally Wednesday.