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Post by Shadow on Dec 16, 2005 6:40:00 GMT -5
New Scientist# 18:23 13 December 2005 # NewScientist.com news service # Will Knight Incriminating text messages need not cause embarrassment for long, thanks to a service that causes awkward notes to "self-destruct" shortly after being read. The StealthText service from UK company Staellium is only available in the UK. Users must download and install a small software application and must also have a phone capable of accessing WAP internet content. Cellphone users can purchase a bundle of 10 self-destructing messages for £5 by signing up and sending the word STEALTH to the number 80880. A "time-bomb" message can then be sent using the StealthText application. The recipient does not need to download any software as they will receive a normal text containing a link to the real message. Once the link has been activated and the message has been viewed, it will disappear after 40 seconds.
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Post by Doc on Dec 17, 2005 3:51:18 GMT -5
New Scientist# 18:23 13 December 2005 # NewScientist.com news service # Will Knight Incriminating text messages need not cause embarrassment for long, thanks to a service that causes awkward notes to "self-destruct" shortly after being read. The StealthText service from UK company Staellium is only available in the UK. Users must download and install a small software application and must also have a phone capable of accessing WAP internet content. Cellphone users can purchase a bundle of 10 self-destructing messages for £5 by signing up and sending the word STEALTH to the number 80880. A "time-bomb" message can then be sent using the StealthText application. The recipient does not need to download any software as they will receive a normal text containing a link to the real message. Once the link has been activated and the message has been viewed, it will disappear after 40 seconds. I have wondered if this would ever be a possibility, before seeing that. Again, personal motives, intents, etc. determine if it is useful or hurtful.
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