Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center: Teens, Social Media & Technology Overview 2015
Discusses the findings from a research study on how teens use popular social media and social networking sites. The study looked at the different sites, tools, and apps that are being used, with Facebook ranking the highest. It also...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: 'World's Cheapest Smartphone' Goes on Sale in India
Read about a new, cheap smartphone on the market in India, and controversy surrounding its legality.
New York Times
New York Times: School Cell Phone Ban Violates Rights
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the 2006 legal controversy surrounding a New York City school system ban on student cell phones, and learn why many parents and students object to these bans.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: I Forgot My Phone
Are we living in a world forever transformed by our use of smartphones? Before you make a decision, take a look at this documentary by Charlene deGuzman and see if this is similar to your daily experiences. [2:11]
PBS
Pbs Nova: The Stuff of Smartphones
This interactive explores the anatomy of a smartphone showing the materials and technology involved in making one while questioning what environmental impact the phones will have in the future.
Other
Pc Magazine: Smartphones
Read about the next generation of phones, which have the brains and brawn to take mobile productivity to the next level.
Other
Hpc: Factor: A Brief History of Windows Ce
As the title indicates, this site provides a fairly complete history of Windows CE, with screenshots of the various versions. The history is outlined, and the user can navigate to the different sections.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: I Phone Basics
A website with 30 links plus a quiz to use while learning the basics of using an iPhone. Topics addressed include iPhone News, All About the iPhone, iPhone Settings, Apple Apps, and Extras.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Android Basics
A website with 14 links plus a quiz on how to use an Android Operating System and keep it running well. Topics include Android News, All About Android, and Extras.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Buying Smartphones
A website with links to tips and information about purchasing a smartphone. Topics include Smartphone Buying Guide, Understanding Product Lifecycles, and Understanding the Cost of Cellular Service.
Learn My Way
Learn My Way: Smart Internet
In this online course, students will learn about the different ways to connect to the internet as well as how to save money on your internet connection.
A&E Television
History.com: 5 Iconic Mashup Inventions That Have Stood the Test of Time
The clock radio, multi-tool pocket knife, and smartphone are all examples of mashup inventions: the combination of two or more ideas in a different configuration to create something new and productive, says Bernie Carlson, a history...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Smartphone
This Wikipedia article gives an overview of smartphones, an electronic handheld device that integrates the functionality of a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) or other information appliance. This is often achieved by adding...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Windows Ce
This Wikipedia article gives an overview of the Windows CE operating system which runs devices such as Pocket PCs, Smartphones, and Portable Media Centers. It is designed to be a variation of Microsoft's Windows operating system for...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: New App Translates Phone Calls
A new phone app launched in Japan will let people speaking different languages chat to each other. This article explains how.