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Curious about police activity in your area, but don't want to invest in a dedicated police scanner? Try using your Android phone instead. Ed Rhee Ed Rhee, a freelance writer based in the San Francisco ...

Ah, business cards. Those quaint bits of paper some people still use to identify themselves. They're not only a waste of trees, but also a major pain to transcribe into your phone and/or contact ...

This app brings back memories of my trips to Radio Shack back in the day to look at scanners to listen to police, fire, aircraft and other emergency frequencies. SuperScanner! (US$9.99) recreates ...

Matthew A. Hale, 29, was arrested last week in Muncie, Ind., after he allegedly fled the scene of a failed stickup at a pharmacy. Police accused Hale of being the getaway driver for an accomplice who ...