These days, text conversations can look like we’re writing in code. But researchers have found that these shortcuts, considered quick and efficient to some, can weaken relationships rather than ...

Sending a message via text can be a social minefield, with endless opportunities to be misinterpreted and misread. But there's one that all users should avoid if they want to keep recipients happy, ...

SMS blasters are portable devices which impersonate a mobile phone network tower and are used by cybercriminals.

Cybercriminals and fraudsters are using fake texts, this time from UPS, to gain access to iPhone users' personal information. Here's how to stay safe and keep your data from falling into the wrong ...

The text message claims recipients have unpaid fines from traffic violations and urges them to quickly make payment, which are two common signs of a scam. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and ...

About a year ago, Isabel Steckel texted her 30-year-old older brother about hanging out the following afternoon. She received a one-word reply: “Sure.” “If you’re bringing ‘sure’ attitude, then let’s ...

They wanted to explore whether the shortened words undermine genuine dialogue and the "unspoken signals" behind them, the authors explained in The Independent. joreks - stock.adobe.com “Thx”? No, ...