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Smartphones

Photo: A zoomed in photo shows a young student discretely using their cell phone under their desk as they sit in the classroom.

Education

Why Schools Should Ban Cell Phones in the Classroom—and Why Parents Have to Help

December 8, 2023

Photo of a BU shuttle driving through an intersection along Mass Ave. The bus has colorful photos on it and a cross walk is seen on the pavement. A pedestrian is seen crossing the street in the distance.

Transportation

New Terrier Transit App Makes It Easier Than Ever to Get around Campus

August 25, 2020

Wellness

Wellness Wednesday: Simple Tips to a Better Night’s Sleep

September 4, 2019

Screenshots of the new Tinder U app

Life Sciences

Tinder Campus-Specific Dating Service Further Targets College Students

September 24, 2018

A magnetized pouch that Boston University lecturer Joelle Renstrom uses to lock up student cell phones during class

University News

Surviving Class minus Your Cell Phone

November 14, 2017

Galaxy Note7 phone

Smartphones

Owners of Samsung Galaxy Note7 Urged to Stop Using the Phones

September 13, 2016

heart shape made of healthy greens and fruits

Nutrition

New App Will Help Lower Blood Pressure

July 25, 2016

A group of men and women playing Pokemon Go

Mobile

YouSpeak: What’s Behind the Pokémon Go Craze

July 19, 2016

Roscoe Giles, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Boston University College of Engineering

Smartphones

Someday, You’ll Have Supercomputing in Your Hand

July 11, 2016

Stephen Fox, Ben Fox, My Running Tab mobile app, financial apps

Mobile

Tracking Your IOUs on an iPhone

November 4, 2013

cell phone, smartphones, mobile phones, mobile apps, students, college students,

University News

YouSpeak: Cell Phones in Our Lives

October 21, 2013

Boston University BU, College of Engineering professor electrical and computer engineering Theodore Moustakas, research technology lawsuit, blue LED light-emitting diodes technology infringement

Science & Technology

BU Sues Leading Tech Firms for Patent Infringement

September 24, 2013

Boston University Police Department BUPD, smartphone iPhone Android App, public safety on campus

Apps

BUPD: Now on Your Smartphone

September 5, 2013

Mr. Ghost iPhone electromagnetic field EMF detector, Aaron Rasmussen, Protagonist

Alumni

Meet the iPhone Ghostbuster

March 20, 2013

Boston University BU, iPhone, iPad, protecting electronics, thefts, stolen phones laptops, public safety

Technology

Why Thieves Want Your iPhone

February 6, 2013

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx smartphone, Terrier Tech

Gadgets

Terrier Tech: Droid Razr Maxx

April 5, 2012

Technology

Terrier Tech: EVO 3D

October 25, 2011

Droid Bionic, Terrier Tech

Smartphones

Terrier Tech: Verizon’s Droid Bionic

October 19, 2011

Technology

Terrier Tech: Motorola Xoom

July 6, 2011

Smartphones

Terrier Tech: HTC EVO Shift 4G

July 5, 2011

Terrier Tech: HTC EVO Shift 4G