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The Future of Typing Appears to be Fading

Dave Goldman — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:09:23 +0000

Typing words is becoming less of a challenge, and a Dallas typing instructor believes mobile technology is taking the skill out of keyboarding. Dallas typing instructor Julie Phillips says predictive keyboards on smartphones and tablet touch screens that guess which words are being typed may make keyboarding go the way of cursive writing lessons in [...]

Facebook Reveals All-New News Feed

Chase Colston — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:41:09 +0000

In its biggest design change since unveiling the Timeline in 2011, Facebook announced and unveiled a radically redesigned News Feed today during a special press event. But how will users respond? The new News Feed, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, is inspired by mobile technology but the look will be consistent across all devices — computers, [...]

Fork Created to Help You Watch What You Eat [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:56:14 +0000

Studies show that an average of 35% of Americans are either obese or overweight. This includes people of every age ranging from children to the elderly. And no matter how old you are, losing weight and watching what you eat is not easy. Well a company called HapiLabs has just released a fork that's whole purpose is to track what you're eating.

Revolutionary 'Paper Tablet' — The Windows Tablet and iPad Have Some Amazing Competition [VIDEO, POLL]

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:17:33 +0000

The days of the old PC computer that take up an entire desk with the huge monitor, gigantic modem, keyboard, and mouse are quickly fading away. With the introduction of the iPad and Windows Tablet, the world of technology took a giant leap towards the future of computing. But, this 'Paper Tablet' is teleporting us to a Jetsons kind of world.

Mother Buys Son an iPhone — With an 18-Point Catch

Buddy Logan — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:21:59 +0000

What this Massachusetts mother did was awesome. We need more moms like her. Janell Hoffman’s 13-year-old son wanted an iPhone for Christmas, and she thought he deserved it. But she didn’t hand it over until he signed an 18-point agreement plan. Here are her rules: 1. It is my phone. I bought it. I pay [...]

Are You a Victim of 'Phantom Phone Vibrations?' [POLL]

Buddy Logan — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:18:22 +0000

Hi. My name is Buddy Logan, and I suffer from PPV — or Phantom Phone Vibrations. The good news? After reading this, I no longer feel alone. An Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne study of 290 undergraduates found that 89 percent have felt the phantom buzz sensation at least once — usually about once every [...]

You May Lose Your Internet on July 9 — Here's How to Fix It

Buddy Logan — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:30:40 +0000

Last year, the FBI took down the servers of hackers operating out of Estonia. But not before the international criminals had successfully turned off virus updates and redirected many to fraudulent websites, according to the Better Business Bureau.

Facebook Probably Changed Your Email Address Without You Knowing It [POLL]

Chase Colston — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:29:44 +0000

Over there in the “About” section on your Facebook profile, those folks at Big Brother Facebook have probably changed your primary email address to one you might not even know you have — or even use at all. Facebook launched a service a few years ago to sync with the launch of Facebook Timeline to [...]

5 Situations Where You Should Absolutely Put Away Your Cell Phone

andytaylor — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:21:35 +0000

Smart phones have become so pervasive in today’s society that it’s difficult to imagine a time or place where nearly anyone would put theirs away. Still, there are those times where pulling out your phone will draw dirty looks from everyone in the room.

Here’s our list of the circumstances in which using your phone is just a bad idea, so put it up.

Verizon Wireless to Charge Customers to Upgrade Phones [POLL]

Jeff Evans — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:37:50 +0000

Well, one of the last hold outs in the wireless industry has finally given in. Verizon Wireless announced that they will begin charging existing customers to upgrade their phones. This will apply to customers buying new hardware along with a two-year contract. The $30 fee goes in to effect April 22. In their defense, Verizon’s [...]

Google Wants Your Feedback on 'Google Glasses' Technology [VIDEO/POLL]

Chris Cobb — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:45:12 +0000

All I can say is, “Wow!” I’m not sure if I should be pumped about this new kind of technology, or scared beyond all belief! So Google is working on a new technology that allows people to have all the information that you can get from a smartphone blasted into your eyes! They also want [...]

Top 5 Gifts For Nerds

J Kay — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:00:36 +0000

There is one in every family. That one quirky cousin who marches to the beat of his own drum. Don't sweat worrying about what to get him. Just scroll down this awesome list for some great pointers. thinkgeek.com 5 Star Wars Jedi Bath Robe Star Wars is always a great theme because you [...]

When Are People the Happiest? iPhone App Has the Answer

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:00:33 +0000

A study involving 45,000 iPhone users who recorded their level of happiness at least five times a day yielded some not entirely surprising results. According to London School of Economics researcher George MacKerron, who developed the “Mappiness” app, people are happiest after having sex, followed by exercising, going to a movie or a concert and [...]

New Heart-Monitoring Device for Smartphones Could Save Your Life

Shauna Wright — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:17:36 +0000

Swiss researchers say new technology that interacts with smartphones could revolutionize the treatment of heart patients.

The device in question consists of four electrode sensors attached to the skin and linked to a radio module and computer chip that clips onto a patient’s belt. Data from the device is sent to a smartphone and can be viewed in real-time for up to 150 hours on a single charge. Any abnormalities are sent to a doctor via text or email with a picture attachment.

Why Are Most Computer Voices Female?

Kathy Landin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:00:06 +0000

Who knew — there’s a reason why most computer voices are female. In fact, there are several reasons. The main reason is probably biological. Research has shown that humans are simply programmed to favor female voices. Studies suggest that this preference starts in the womb, where fetuses have been shown to respond to the voices [...]

FCC and Wireless Providers Reach Agreement to Stop 'Bill Shock'

Shauna Wright — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:30:30 +0000

After an almost two-year investigation, the Federal Communications Commission said Monday it had reached an agreement with most of the nation’s cell carriers that should protect consumers from “bill shock” — unexpected increases in a monthly wireless bill.

Apple Announces the iPhone 4S at 'Let's Talk iPhone' Event

Shauna Wright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:00:42 +0000

Apple’s highly-anticipated ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event on Tuesday began with newly-installed CEO Tim Cook reflecting on some of the company’s successes, as well as one new one: the new iPhone.

Dubbed the iPhone 4S, the gadget keeps with the company’s tradition of introducing completely new models every other year, with upgrades in between.

Will Apple Unveil the iPhone 5 on October 4?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:32 +0000

Sources claim Apple’s newly-installed CEO, Tim Cook, will preside over an October 4 media event in which he will announce the long-awaited iPhone 5.

The date is consistent with previous reports setting early October as the release date for the next-generation smartphone.

Why Are People Who Think Wi-Fi Makes Them Sick Moving to West Virginia?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:00:42 +0000

Although most scientists believe the electromagnetic radiation emitted by technology such as Wi-Fi and cell phones is largely harmless, a small group of people nevertheless believe they suffer from a malady called Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity, or EHS.

The five percent of Americans who think they have EHS allegedly experience such symptoms as chest pains, headaches, and hearing loss. Some of them are so convinced of the evils of electromagnetic radiation that they’ve packed up and moved to a 13,000-square-mile area of West Virginia that has no wireless technology.

'Smart Cart' Syncs with Phone Apps to Help You Shop

Shauna Wright — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:54 +0000

There’s little more frustrating than making a trek to the grocery store, only to get home and realize you forgot something important.

Mobile service provider SK Telecom hopes to change all that with a tablet PC-equipped Smart Cart that will sync items from a grocery-list smartphone app and show you exactly what you need to get. The WiFi-connected tablet even uses GPS to display product info and discounts while you shop, and makes recommendations based on past purchases.