Smartphones distract pedestrians from keep an eye on the road

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In a generation over-powered by the smartphone, it's no wonder we encounter hundreds of people embarking on their daily commute while their eyes are glued to their mobile devices.

But, as research has shown, text-happy pedestrians could be putting themselves, and others, at risk, as many people continue to use their phones and mobile devices even while crossing busy roads.