He’ll pay you to hang up the cell Sep 26, 2009
For those who insist on chatting while driving, the flyer recommends they keep their calls short, hang up in heavy traffic or bad weather, use speed dialing, pull over if it s important, or ask a passenger to take the call. It warns drivers that they re four times more likely to crash if they use a cellphone while driving and that cellphone use contributes to 636,000 crashes and 2,600 deaths a year, at a cost of $43 billion, according to the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis. (Boston Globe)
Windows Live Messenger turns 10 Sep 11, 2009
The latest version of Messenger includes the option to upload videos on user profiles, customise specific chat windows and allows users to create a favourites list which is akin to speed dialing. The latest version is Windows Live Messenger 14. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
BlueAnt Q1Bluetooth Headset May 22, 2009
If your cell phone supports speed dialing and you'd like to handle calls using your voice a lot of the time, consider the Q1. Be prepared for inconsistent call quality, though. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Kinder Makes Chicago Connection May 1, 2009
By Senior WriterDate: Apr 29, 2009 Some people remember telephone numbers quite easily, while others need to use speed dialing to organize them. to read the rest of this story. (PittInsiders.com)
I Like to Watch Mar 22, 2009
"Oprah's Big Give" makes charity look as easy as speed dialing Jennifer Aniston, while "30 Rock's" Tina Fey breaks the angst of the single female out of a frothy Aniston-flavored rut. By Heather Havrilesky. (Salon)
Speed dialing lands man in trouble with police Mar 13, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009. Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (Florida Today)
For some, dropping a landline is the way to save Feb 23, 2009
"There are landline features that some people still use. Speed dialing, for example. Cellphones are more address book-based.". But those things are changing. (Boston Globe)
