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How Bad Are Your Smartphones and iPads Making Your Handwriting?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:18:14 +0000

Many of us do a lot of typing on computers and smartphones, but when’s the last time you actually used your own handwriting to communicate? According to a new survey, it’s probably been a long time — and our scrawls are suffering because of it.

Smartphones Are the Chic New Way to Keep Babies Quiet

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:43:30 +0000

In years past, parents would often quiet a crying child by giving him a toy or popping a pacifier in his mouth. But these days, it’s more likely that fussy kid will wind up with mom’s cell phone instead.

Research Finds Young People Can't Live Without a Smartphone

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:30:40 +0000

A new Nielsen poll finds smartphones are becoming less of a luxury and more of a so-called necessity — at least for younger people. Nielsen gathered data to learn more about the age, income and demographics of the typical US smartphone user. Specifically, the firm wanted to know if lower prices are making the devices [...]

Man Has Smartphone Dock Installed In His Prosthetic Arm [PIC]

JP — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:31:55 +0000

According to an article from The Guardian, Trevor Prideaux had become tired of trying to use his smartphone one handed. He decided to reach out to Exeter Mobility Centre and Nokia to help make his design possible.

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