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Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People
Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People
Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People
A study by technology research firm Gartner, which recently surveyed 6,295 people between the ages of 13 and 74, reveals almost a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter less than when they first signed up for the services, with many saying the services simply aren’t that much fun anymore. “The trend shows some social media fatigue among early adopters,
Can Wasting Time Online Improve Employee Productivity?
Can Wasting Time Online Improve Employee Productivity?
Can Wasting Time Online Improve Employee Productivity?
In a study that anyone who works in an office will heartily embrace, researchers found that spending small parts of the day wasting time on the Internet makes workers more productive because it acts to mentally refresh them. “Browsing the Internet serves an important restorative function,” concludes the report from the National University of Singapore.
‘Smart Cart’ Syncs with Phone Apps to Help You Shop
‘Smart Cart’ Syncs with Phone Apps to Help You Shop
‘Smart Cart’ Syncs with Phone Apps to Help You Shop
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 di
Using the Internet Could Affect Your Memory
Using the Internet Could Affect Your Memory
Using the Internet Could Affect Your Memory
Seems Internet resources such as search engines could make you less likely to recall information. So says a new study, anyway, which sought to discover how likely people are to remember something if they knew they could also find it on a computer.
Flying Car Now One Step Closer to Reality [VIDEO]
Flying Car Now One Step Closer to Reality [VIDEO]
Flying Car Now One Step Closer to Reality [VIDEO]
Like the robot maid, the flying car is part of our 'Jetsons'-promised future that has yet to materialize. But that could change soon. Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted the Transition Roadable Aircraft a series of special exemptions, effectively making the plane-car hybrid street-legal.
Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone?
Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone?
Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone?
Are you addicted to your Smartphone? Do you text, check email, download Apps, and constantly update your Facebook Status on your Smartphone? Crowd Science has released the results of its JustAsk! survey, exposing consumer smartphone behavior and attitudes. Smartphone owners revealed a number of interesting habits and opinions, including:
Historic 1921 Film Footage [VIDEO]
Historic 1921 Film Footage [VIDEO]
Historic 1921 Film Footage [VIDEO]
Today is Robert Flaherty's birthday. He is a filmmaker that was born in 1884. When I saw the numbers '1884'  and ''filmmaker' I had to pause. There weren't that many filmmakers back then, so whatever this guy did must have been memorable. His film, it turns out, is considered to be one of the first documentaries and the title has become a part of the popular culture...

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