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The Olympics aren’t the only competition taking place this summer, there’s also the U.S. LG National Texting Competition. And Austin Wierschke, 17, has become the reining champ for the second year in a row. Wierschke, who hails from Rhinelander, Wis., is now deemed “the fastest texter in America,” according to the Associated Press. His secret? “Abnormally fast thumbs,” he told the news source. The competition, which takes place in New York’s Times Square, tests texters on three skills: speed, accuracy, and dexterity. Read the full story at CNET.

About Shelly Palmer

Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.

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