Cell-phones are the new bat signals...

In the United States there are more cell phones in use than there are people. CELL PHONE USAGE IN AMERICA IS CURRENTLY AT 103%. Basically this means that virtually every person in the United States has one or more cell phones currently activated and in use.

Cell phones seem like an innocuous way to keep in touch with the kids, to access the internet from any location, and a way to call for help if your car breaks down.

In reality, though, the phone attached to your hip is not so innocuous. This part of everyday American culture is little more than a personal locator that can be activated at any point in time by persons who may or may not have our best interests at heart. Because it's entertaining, modern and cool to have, we gobble it up without a second thought towards our privacy.

 Your locator beacon mobile device has a lot of little tricks of which you may be unaware. Full story...

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