Author: ShinyJess
Mobile phone use changes brain activity but damage is uncertain, research finds
Whether or not it's dangerous remains to be proven, but new medical research is clear on one thing: using a mobile phone changes brain activity. According to the US government's National Institutes of Health, using a mobile phone for…
The geekiest of them all: Now you can watch 3D films with a Transformers 3D mask
Let's face it, you were never going to look cool with those silly 3D glasses they give you at the cinema. So you might as well take the power back and geek out in style – yes, by wearing…
Google keeps options open as new Nexus handsets won't allow Facebook contact syncing
The two "Google phones", Nexus One and Nexus S, won't allow users to sync phone numbers from their Facebook contacts like other Android handsets can. Google has for some reason chosen to disable this feature for the Gingerbread update…
Will social media market listings trigger a new dot-com bubble?
The Chinese Facebook-equivalent, Renren, will test appetites for social media listings with plans to float on the stockmarket. The most popular social network in China, Renren.com could be valued at up to $500 million, should plans to list in…
The hard (Apple) core: Official Mac OS 7 playing cards now going on eBay
It's called the 'cult of Mac' for a reason, it seems – the set of official Apple playing cards have now reached £313.57, with five days to go. Follow the auction here. Yes, they are just regular playing cards,…
Cupid's little helper: Break-up notice now available for Facebook crushes
They say timing is everything – and now there's an app for that too. The new Break-up Notifier app will let you know when your Facebook crushes are single again, giving you a head-start in the fast-paced game of…
Google app aids search for loved ones in New Zealand earthquake
As rescue operations get underway in earthquake-affected Christchurch, a simple yet effective app can help people in the search for their friends and family. The Person Finder app is a very simple, but efficient tool, where people can log…
The app of love: Condom-finder app launched by New York City health officials
A free app for free condoms – what more can you ask for? New York City health officials has launched an app that will pinpoint the five nearest venues that distribute official NYC Condoms. These even come in fun…
Twitter gives homeless a voice in new project
Among the social groups where internet innovation has least impact, the homeless are probably those most left behind. But a new project called 'Underheard in New York' is granting an intriguing insight into the daily lives of this demographic….
Lighten up: Natural daylight cycles for your computer with F.Lux
It was never all that realistic to ask us to get up from behind our computers anyway, so at least there's an app that realises this. F.Lux software will change the light on your computer depending on the time…
