Constant Interruptions From Smartphone Can Impact Brain Chemistry, Scientists Say
It can be hard to concentrate when you're always being diverted by your phone.
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What Your Emojis Say About You
Whether you like it or not, cartoon faces, stomping flamenco dancers and applauding hands have now entered your social life, albeit digitally.
43 Percent of Americans Use Smartphone Within 5 Minutes of Waking Up: Survey
A new survey finds that 43% of Americans go for their smartphone during the first five minutes of waking up.
Super Mario Returns With New Smartphone Game
In 'Super Mario Run,' our favorite Italian plumber is back, vaulting over villains, collecting coins.
Could You Live Without Your Smartphone For One Day This Holiday?
Google Unveils Its Pixel Smartphone, VR Headset
Looking to drum up consumer excitement, the tech company hosted an event San Francisco on Tuesday to unveil a series of products, including two new phones, a virtual reality headset and the Chromecast Ultra.
Official: It's Smart Phones, Not Coffee, Distracting Drivers
The measure made headlines last month when news reports focused on coffee as a possible banned item under the bill.
Study: 'Selfie-Takers' Overestimate Their Attractiveness
A team of psychologists studied 198 college students.
Company Says Play-Doh All You Need To Break Into A Smartphone
If your phone knows your fingerprints, touching the sensor will open sesame.
Comcast Customers Can Live Stream Or Send Videos To The TV Screen With Xfinity Share
Xfinity Share allows Comcast users to share important life events such as weddings or birthday from their smart phones to a TV, allowing friends and family to be "there," even when they can't be physically present.
Google Wants To Take The Headache Out Of Using Your Phone Abroad, Reports Say
Talk, text, use apps, and browse the web as freely as if you were doing so in this country, without fear of racking up huge bills for going over the limit.
Study: Women And Young Adults More Likely To Use Their Cell Phones While Driving
What's more, the study claims texting while driving actually increased 2 percent from 2011 to 2013.
Smartphones Could Make It Easier To Pay With a Credit Card When Traveling Out Of The Country
Paying with a credit card while traveling outside of the country isn't always a seamless experience, but one company says your smartphone could make it much easier.
Study: The Dirtiest Thing You Touch Each Day Is Probably Not The Toilet Seat
Germs are everywhere, but nine everyday things you touch may be dirtier than your toilet seat according to a new study.
App Allows Pet Parents To Video Chat With, Dispense Treats To Pet From Afar
Pet-owners anxious about leaving their dog or cat at home alone have a new app to fall back on.
New For 2014: The Best Apps For Holiday Shopping Deals
Use your smartphone to truly maximize your holiday shopping. From coupon finders to shopping lists, these apps have everything you need to get the best savings.
Apple Racks Up Ten Million iPhone 6 Sales in First Three Days
"The iPhone 5 hit five million in that same period," notes one industry analyst.
Apple Expected To Announce New iPhone And Smartwatch
Last week, we told you about Samsung's new Galaxy Note: the smartphone-tablet hybrid is set to hit store shelves next month. Today, it's Apple's turn -- with the iPhone maker expected to announce its own big-screen handheld.
Are 'Selfie Phones' The New Trend?
It was only a matter of time before tech companies responded with phones and apps specifically designed to help people take more and better selfies.
Attached To Your Phone? You Might Be Addicted
Can't tear yourself away from your smartphone? A new study claims you could be addicted.
Samsung Shows Off Several New Devices Expected To Be Released This Fall
Samsung is showing off several new devices that are expected to be released this fall, including a big smartphone that's likely to see some competition from Apple in the coming days.
Hackers Leak Hundreds Of Nude Celebrity Photos Online, Causing Many To Worry About Privacy
Dan Ackerman, Senior Editor of C-NET, says people should never treat their pictures and online activity as 100% private.
Shutter App
The Shutter app can help you free up space on your phone, automatically syncing your photos with unlimited cloud storage.
Match Cut App
Video editing can chew up a lot of time, but the MatchCut app helps to streamline the process.
Target And Amazon Shop For Your App Cash
What Target calls its largest store on the east coast opens along Route 202 in King of Prussia on Sunday, but an even bigger battle is brewing for the shopping you do on your smartphone.
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Exclusive: Philadelphia police uncover name of "The Boy in the Box"
Police tell CBS3 Investigations they have the name of a little boy that eventually became known as "America's Unknown Child."
US officials to test Philadelphia sewage for polio
Philadelphia and Oakland County, Michigan, are joining the small list of U.S. localities that are looking for signs of polio infections in sewage.
Philadelphia opens competition to design Harriet Tubman statue
Artists have until Jan. 26 to submit their qualifications.
Former city council member Helen Gym launches run for Philadelphia mayor
Gym, who recently resigned from Philadelphia City Council, said on her first day, she would declare a state of emergency and focus all city departments on community safety.
Experimental drug appears to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease
While some are encouraged by a new drug, critics question whether the benefits are worth the risk.
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Exclusive: Philadelphia police uncover name of "The Boy in the Box"
Police tell CBS3 Investigations they have the name of a little boy that eventually became known as "America's Unknown Child."
US officials to test Philadelphia sewage for polio
Philadelphia and Oakland County, Michigan, are joining the small list of U.S. localities that are looking for signs of polio infections in sewage.
Philadelphia opens competition to design Harriet Tubman statue
Artists have until Jan. 26 to submit their qualifications.
Former city council member Helen Gym launches run for Philadelphia mayor
Gym, who recently resigned from Philadelphia City Council, said on her first day, she would declare a state of emergency and focus all city departments on community safety.
Experimental drug appears to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease
While some are encouraged by a new drug, critics question whether the benefits are worth the risk.
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Exclusive: Philadelphia police uncover name of "The Boy in the Box"
Police tell CBS3 Investigations they have the name of a little boy that eventually became known as "America's Unknown Child."
US officials to test Philadelphia sewage for polio
Philadelphia and Oakland County, Michigan, are joining the small list of U.S. localities that are looking for signs of polio infections in sewage.
Philadelphia opens competition to design Harriet Tubman statue
Artists have until Jan. 26 to submit their qualifications.
Former city council member Helen Gym launches run for Philadelphia mayor
Gym, who recently resigned from Philadelphia City Council, said on her first day, she would declare a state of emergency and focus all city departments on community safety.
DNA helped solve "The Boy in the Box's" identity. Here's how it works.
DNA technology is a game changer for criminal investigations, and it helped investigators ID the victim of one of Philadelphia's biggest murder mysteries.
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2 South Jersey Jewish middle schools participating in "Days, Not Numbers"
"Names, Not Numbers" is a national oral history film project and class curriculum that tasks students with interviewing Holocaust survivors in taped interviews.
Mother Nature shows strength as whipping winds slam Jersey Shore
We asked officials if the strong winds could impact the Cape May Holiday Parade Saturday.
Philadelphia ranks low in cities for singles: Study
If you are looking for love, Philly might not be the best place to start.
Catalytic converter thefts on rise in Washington Township, police say
The Washington Township Police Department is warning residents to lock their doors after they claim there's a surge of catalytic converter thefts.
South Jerseyans celebrates USA's World Cup win over Iran
Dozens of fans gathered to watch the match at Ott's in Medford, the hometown of Team USA player Brenden Aaronson.
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Philadelphia ranks low in cities for singles: Study
If you are looking for love, Philly might not be the best place to start.
Arbitrator will referee Dr. J's suit against brand developer
The lawsuit by the Hall of Fame player known as "Dr. J" stems from a 2016 agreement to sell a majority interest in his trademark and other intellectual property to Authentic Brands Group LLC.
Senate bill on same-sex, interracial marriage comes up for vote
The marriage equality and religious freedom bill is one of several bills lawmakers are voting on at the end of Congress' session.
2022 holiday shopping hours for Delaware Valley malls
Online shopping has become extremely popular over the holiday season, but some people still like buying gifts the old fashion way.
11-year-old girl shot in Wilmington: Police
The shooting happened on the 800 block of North Church Street around 10 p.m. Friday.
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US officials to test Philadelphia sewage for polio
Philadelphia and Oakland County, Michigan, are joining the small list of U.S. localities that are looking for signs of polio infections in sewage.
Experimental drug appears to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease
While some are encouraged by a new drug, critics question whether the benefits are worth the risk.
DNA helped solve "The Boy in the Box's" identity. Here's how it works.
DNA technology is a game changer for criminal investigations, and it helped investigators ID the victim of one of Philadelphia's biggest murder mysteries.
Drug used to treat common skin condition can also help people lose weight: study
Dr. Joel Gelfand's research showed Otezla can help psoriasis patients lose the right kind of weight that improves both their cardiovascular health and their skin condition.
Life-Giving Tuesday: Living donor gives part of liver, kidney to 2 strangers
The United Network for Organ Sharing refers to Giving Tuesday as "life-giving" Tuesday.
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Holiday shoppers may face shorter return windows, restocking fees
Shoppers beware — most retailers are charging additional shipping or restocking fees for returns this holiday season.
More shoppers from Black Friday through Cyber Monday than last year
This comes despite Americans facing some of the highest inflation rates seen in decades.
Pa. settles with Grubhub after complaints of app's higher prices
Pennsylvania officials said consumers may not be aware that food delivery apps can charge more than menu prices.
Turkey shortage, rising grocery costs will make for a pricey Thanksgiving
Bird flu has hurt turkey farms and reduced the birds' numbers ahead of the Thanksgiving season.
Small cars receive good ratings in new crash test, IIHS says
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety put 11 small cars to the test to see how well they could withstand a side-impact crash.
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Thanksgiving travel: The holiday hustle on in Philadelphia
Airport officials estimate 867,000 passengers will pass through the airport between Friday and Nov. 29, which would be a 12% increase from this time last year.
Overturned tractor trailer stops Ben Franklin Bridge traffic
The eastbound side of the Ben Franklin Bridge into New Jersey was blocked off by an overturned tractor-trailer.
SEPTA holds town hall with hopes of improving transit system
SEPTA held a listening session Saturday in Upper Darby to get feedback from riders on how to improve their transit system.
I-95 Northbound lanes backed up due to crash in Philadelphia
The cash involving a SEPTA bus happened on I-95 just before Broad Street at 4 a.m.
Wolf signs law to yank toll scofflaws' vehicle registrations
A measure to help the Pennsylvania Turnpike recover more unpaid tolls will take effect in two months, following the governor's signature.
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Former Eagle Terrell Owens says man he punched at CVS threatened him, fan
Owens, 48, told The Associated Press in a statement he acted in self-defense Saturday when the man "made offensive gestures and threatening statements" to him.
Check out these Eagles cleats supporting causes important to the players
When the Eagles take the field Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, the players will be wearing cleats that depict charitable causes.
Jalen Hurts' performance catches attention of QB Tom Brady: "Very impressive"
Tom Brady, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, calls Hurts' ability to run the ball "very impressive."
Eagles' Jalen Hurts named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
After a stellar game against Green Bay and breaking a team rushing record for QBs, the NFL recognized Jalen Hurts.
MLB Winter Meetings primer: What to expect from the Phillies
The hot stove should heat up quite a bit next week.
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Christine McVie, vocalist and keyboardist of Fleetwood Mac, dies at 79
"There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie," the band said in a statement.
Will Smith addresses "horrific" Oscars slap: "I lost it"
The slap was the result of "a rage that had been bottled for a really long time," Smith said, but, "I had to forgive myself for being human."
Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63
The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.
French bulldog named Winston wins best in show at National Dog Show
One of Winston's owners is an NFL player.
Taylor Swift-Ticketmaster debacle could spur fans into politics
After struggling to get tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour on Ticketmaster, fans are getting more politically energized.
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Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
Brotherly Love: Meet the woman who helps keep kids safe in West Philly at Rose's Clubhouse
Ukee Washington reports.
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Digital Brief: November 30, 2022 (PM)
Ukee Washington has your Wednesday night Digital Brief.
Eagles to wear special cleats on Sunday to support charity groups
The cleats have special meaning.
Philadelphia looking for artists to design Harriet Tubman sculpture
The permanent sculpture will be put outside of City Hall.
NEXT Weather: Sun returns Thursday
Kate Bilo reports.
South Jersey students participating in project to interview Holocaust survivors
Brandon Goldner reports.