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Schools get SMS for alerts

An open source mobile messaging module will allow schools and universities to send out text messages as reminders or alerts.

By Miya Knights, 27 May 2008 at 17:16

Google puts the search into patents

Google unveils a beta version of a new tool for searching the full text of seven million US patents

By Simon Aughton, 14 Dec 2006 at 16:19

W3C begins HTML refresh effort

Markup language authority establishes and relaunches several working groups to define the next generation of HTML and XHTML text and data languages

By Jason Compton, 13 Mar 2007 at 21:58

SMS ensures auctions won't be going, going, gone...

The world-renowned fine art auctioneer Christie's is using a new text messaging services to make sure its global, high rolling customers never miss...

By Miya Knights, 13 May 2008 at 10:18

Vodafone launches JustTextGiving donation service

JustTextGiving lets people donate via text, with no set up or running costs for charities, or network charges for donators.

By Tom Brewster, 9 May 2011 at 12:59

Government wants to store all text, email and browsing data

The information will be used by police for crime fighting, but also other government bodies such as health authorities and the Post Office.

By Matthew Sparkes, 13 Aug 2008 at 11:16

Schools fight knife crime with anonymous SMS

Mobile users will be able to report crimes without fear of retribution thanks to an anonymous SMS text service provided by Crimestoppers.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 2 Jun 2008 at 11:57

O2 network crashes - taking the iPhone with it

Yesterday afternoon O2 customers were left without the ability to email and text when a fault brought the network to a standstill.

By Jennifer Scott, 22 Jul 2009 at 11:08

eBay targets texters with new bidding service

Online auction giant rolls text-based bidding out to UK users.

By Miya Knights, 30 Aug 2007 at 17:40

Parents want text updates on students

Parents want to know more about their children’s progress in classroom, and believe tech can help that.

By Janae Olinger, 12 Sep 2008 at 08:01

Email on way out, claims Facebook COO

Facebook's Sheryl Sandburg says teenagers prefer to use text messages or social networks to communicate, and in time the rest of us will too.

By Martin James, 17 Jun 2010 at 11:34

SatLav shows Londoners where to spend a penny

Council-backed location-based text service will guide the public to the nearest loo in Westminster.

By Peter Griffiths, Reuters, 30 Nov 2007 at 17:08

Google files mobile payment patent

Google's GPay system let users pay for online shopping or their morning caffeine fix by text message.

By Barry Collins, 4 Sep 2007 at 15:29

Verizon Wireless scores injunction and damages in spam fight

Fifteen-month old lawsuit ends in judgment against text message spammer

By Jason Compton, 27 Feb 2007 at 22:15

Vodafone launches London taxi text payments

Londoners will be able to enjoy charging and payment facilities on Vodafone's sponsored taxis.

By Tom Brewster, 3 May 2011 at 15:36

Cowes Week used for SMS survey trial

Text message technology used to provide event information and solicit feedback.

By Miya Knights, 9 Aug 2007 at 16:58

Mobile web usage grows as text boom continues

New figures from the Mobile Data Association show that data usage is continuing to drive growth, particularly SMS, MMS and mobile internet...

By Maggie Holland, 6 Feb 2008 at 14:30

On ur mrks, gt txt, go!

Over 150 brave individuals get ready to try and set a new world record for the fastest text message.

By Reuters and Chris Green, 30 Mar 2007 at 10:43

Intel reader converts text to speech

Chip giant Intel today unveiled a new Reader device that aims to level the playing field for dyslexic and visually impaired people.

By Maggie Holland, 17 Nov 2009 at 18:30