Can Botox stunt your emotional expression?
Posted by admin in Medicine on 31. Jan, 2010 | 11 Comments
A new study from the University of Wisconsin may have profound implications for the cosmetic-surgery industry. We all intuitively know there is an interaction between facial expression, thoughts and emotions and scientists have previously found that blocking the ability to move the body causes changes in cognition and emotion. In the latest UW tests, which [...]
AirMouse – the mouse that fits you like a glove
Posted by admin in Computers on 29. Jan, 2010 | 3 Comments
It’s no secret… Studies have shown that excessive mouse usage can cause repetitive stress injuries. Unfortunately for most of us, “excessive” can mean anything more than a few hours a day. Fortunately, however, there are alternative styles of mice out there designed to be easier on the hands and arms. One of the more interesting [...]
The ten worst passwords on the web, and why you really should read this article
Posted by admin in Computers on 28. Jan, 2010 | 0 Comments
You’re not fooling anyone with that “123456” password of yours. “Password” isn’t much better, and sorry ladies, but “princess” is also no good. These are among the findings in a report released by Imperva, a data security firm that analyzed 32 million passwords recently exposed in the Rockyou.com breach. Not only did they identify the [...]
Apple’s US$500 iPad – concise details of the announcement
Posted by admin in Computers, Hi-tech on 27. Jan, 2010 | 7 Comments
The Apple iPad was announced January 27 . In a nutshell, it’s a bigger iPhone that runs all the same apps on a 9.7 inch touch screen and has a 10 hour battery life and 30 day stand-by. It’s half an inch thick, weighs 1.5 pounds, and is powered by Apple’s own custom 1GHz ARM [...]
Get lost? Not likely with the Lok8u multi-m8 GPS wristwatch
Posted by admin in Wearable electronics on 27. Jan, 2010 | 2 Comments
It’s a big world out there and for many different people in society that means a big risk of getting lost. Following the release of its nu.m8 GPS location device for children, Lok8u has announced its adult counterpart, the multi.m8. The device, worn as a wristwatch, aims to make a range of people from lone [...]
