Republic Wireless is about to launch Relay, a square-shaped "puck" that functions like a cell phone, only without a display. The device is targeted at families as a way to stay connected without the ...

RALEIGH – Relay, creators of the screen-free, “smarter” phone for families, has launched a new product. It’s called Relay Pro, and according to the low-cost wireless provider, it’s going to ...

Republic Wireless today made its Relay, a screen-less speakerphone meant to help young children communicate with family members, available for sale. The device was first announced in December 2017.

Phones for kids are controversial, with parents wanting the ability to keep in touch with their offspring but not wanting to see them addicted to screens, and so Republic Wireless is hoping Relay will ...

The Relay is a walkie-talkie type product meant to help bridge the gap between kids and their parents. Rather than hand little Johnny or Suzie an addictive screen, the Relay lets parents keep tabs on ...

NEW YORK – As states grapple with COVID-19, a walkie-talkie device, originally designed for kids by Raleigh startup Relay, has become an unexpected hero in some intensive care units (ICU). Take New ...

Technology has given us more ways than ever to keep up with friends and family. Smartphones let us effortlessly stay in touch, keep an eye on the kids, and even see who's coming and going from the ...

History is littered with attempts to build a mobile phone for kids. There was a range of Japanese phones with cute ears, there has been the MyPhone, BeMilo and others. Dozens of them. And they all ...

Small carrier Republic Wireless has decided to step in and try to help save families from their addictive smartphones, and it’s done so with the introduction of a simple, screenless mobile device ...

Dish Network, which bought Raleigh-based Republic Wireless in March, has signed a multi-billion-dollar, 10-year contract with AT&T for wireless network services. CEO keeping device firm Relay in ...

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