All articles tagged with #texting
Prosecutors in Clovis say messages between Cassandra Michael and Byron Rangel, then 16, show a revenge plot against Caleb Quick; Michael allegedly helped plan and drove the getaway while Rangel stalked and shot Quick outside a McDonald’s. Surveillance and DNA on a revolver link the pair; the case remains in juvenile court after a bid to move to adult court was denied.
Casual texts are often answered quickly because they’re habitual, low-stakes messages that don’t require reading the other person’s inner state. Emotional messages, by contrast, demand empathy, context, and careful wording—and carry relational risk—so people may delay to craft a response that’s kind and accurate. Research cited shows that fast replies aren’t always neglectful and slow replies aren’t always neglectful; the key is whether the response acknowledges feelings and supports the relationship, not how quickly it arrives.
BuzzFeed rounds up 29 memorable wrong-number text conversations that spiraled from awkward moments into chaotic, hilarious exchanges, pulling from reader posts and Reddit to showcase some of the internet’s funniest responses.
A new AT&T study analyzing Mother's Day activity on its network found that 75% of users texted their moms, with about three texts sent for every one phone call. The data, drawn from Mother's Day 2025 activity, shows Houston, San Antonio, and Chicago as the top cities for reaching out, and notes that Gen Z is the most likely to text daily. The study suggests texting has become a quick, personal way families stay connected on Mother’s Day.
Texting is not simply avoidance of calls but a cognitive strategy that protects the quality of thinking by removing the real-time performance pressure of phone conversations. While calls demand heavy working memory, rapid formulation, and social timing, asynchronous texting allows reading, editing, and careful phrasing, which can improve communication—especially for introverts. Pace University researchers linked texting to greater self-confidence in introverts, and BMJ Open Quality found that asynchronous methods reduce cognitive workload in practice.
Late-night hosts mock President Trump's weekend of public text messages to world leaders, joking it's childish and damaging as they riff on Greenland, Macron, and Nobel Prize drama amid a global backlash.
Dom DiSandro, a senior NFL official associated with the Eagles, was fined $75,000 by the NFL for texting from the bench area during a preseason game, and the Eagles' appeal was denied.
Jason Isaacs describes Mel Gibson as having done 'unconscionable and unforgivable' things, but notes they still occasionally text each other, despite their past collaborations in 'The Patriot' and 'Agent Game.'
The article discusses the decline of traditional SMS and RCS messaging due to increasing spam and security concerns, highlighting WhatsApp's new features like usernames and PINs to enhance privacy, and contrasting this with new offerings from X and ongoing developments in encrypted messaging, suggesting a shift towards more secure, protected messaging platforms.
The article argues that texting on iPhones and Android devices is becoming less secure due to spam and scam risks, especially with the rise of RCS and SMS vulnerabilities. WhatsApp's introduction of usernames and PIN codes for messaging is seen as a major step toward more secure, opt-in communication, potentially leading to a decline in traditional texting by 2025. The shift aims to combat increasing spam and scam attacks, making protected messaging platforms like WhatsApp more appealing.
A Stanford University study suggests that using text abbreviations like 'LOL' or 'BRB' can make messages seem insincere, potentially leading to fewer responses. The research, involving over 5,300 participants, found that people perceive those who use abbreviations as making less effort in communication. While younger people use more abbreviations, they are not particularly fond of them. The study highlights the importance of spelling out words to strengthen social ties, especially in significant relationships. However, abbreviations may still be appropriate in less personal interactions.
According to etiquette expert Daniel Post Senning, the most common mistake people make when texting is the misuse of punctuation, particularly periods, which can alter the tone and be perceived as hostile. Exclamation points and emojis are more freely used to convey enthusiasm, while humor should be used cautiously due to the difficulty in conveying tone through text.
Etiquette expert Daniel Post Senning advises that emotionally charged conversations, whether delivering bad news like a diagnosis or good news like a marriage proposal, should not be conducted over text messages. Instead, these should be handled via phone calls or in-person to utilize tone, volume, and body language effectively. Texts should remain informational, covering basic details like who, what, when, and where.
A husband seeks advice from Amy Dickinson about a new member in his wife's running group who constantly texts her, seemingly ignoring the husband's existence. Amy suggests the husband talk to his wife about his concerns and how the texting contact makes him feel, emphasizing that he trusts his wife but feels uncomfortable with the situation.
A husband is concerned about the frequent texting between his wife and a new member of her running group. He feels the man may be showing interest in his wife, and seeks advice on how to address the situation. Amy advises him to have an open conversation with his wife about his feelings and concerns, while also acknowledging that he trusts her. Additionally, Amy humorously responds to a fan's question about whether she is an AI, expressing amusement at the speculation.