The study revealed that the changes were similar to brain alterations observed in people addicted to alcohol and cocaine.
Changes in the brains of people addicted to the internet are similar to that normally seen in people addicted to alcohol and drugs such as cocaine and cannabis, according to a new study.
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It’s no surprise how often we use our cell phones. Whether e-mailing, Facebook status updating, or Angry Birds slinging, it seems that we always need to recharge. Cell phone battery life technology has lagged other advancements, such as high resolution displays, faster processors, and larger storage, all of which demand more power. Charging a phone more than once a day has become the norm for many users. In fact, many people have even resorted to carrying around a spare charger or large external battery packs. These tips should help alleviate the problem:
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50 Global Risks 2012 ncludes risks we don’t think about everyday like cyber neotribalism, the militarization of space, and a volcanic winter.
Risk management is a part of our everyday personal and professional lives. We know to look both ways before crossing the street. We also know that we must diversify our investment portfolios to mitigate the impact of a stock market crash.
But, what about the less obvious risks?
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Do you have a million dollar idea?
Many of today’s entrepreneurs are working on products people want, not products people need. A few exist that solve major problems and annoyances, but there are a few pet peeves startups aren’t working to fix.
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Now you can have a robot that moves where it needs to and purifies the air.
The level of pollution in our ecosystem is often higher than ever before. Many of us live in places where the air quality is questionable and could use help, especially if you already have some sort of health condition. Many types of air purification devices are available, but none function like this one. The Ecovacs Deebot A330 is an autonomously moving air purifier robot. It moves around in the house, and stops at different spots to filter the air…
Article by Andrew Frey with Thomas Frey reporting directly from CES in Las Vegas.
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MQ-1 Predator Drone
Nearly one third American military aircraft is a drone, according to a congressional report, a 40-fold increase in the drone army from just a few years ago. From tiny man-portable flying wings to behemoth strike planes, unmanned aircraft now make up 31 percent of the military’s air power.
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Convention goers gather to watch a 3D demonstration at the LG exhibit at the 2012 International CES tradeshow.
At the 2012 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, large manufacturers and startups are showcasing highly personalized gadgets. From GPS tracking of your dog to an entire golf course in your pocket, CES has it all. (Pics)
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Women express more interest in buying tablets, laptops and smartphones.
Two thousand consumers were recently surveyed about their buying habits with unexpected results. The survey found that women are embracing new technology and gadgets at a higher rate than men. The insight, provided by retailer HSN, has left men everywhere responding with a characteristic “Whuh?”
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3D technology hasn’t saved TV.
People are watching less broadcast and cable TV, according to a survey from Accenture. Less than a third intend to buy a new TV in 2012. Smartphones, tablets and computers are eroding traditional TV viewing — bad news for TV manufacturers and traditional content providers.
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Aviator Glenn Hammond Curtiss
When we think of airplanes, we immediately think Wright Brothers. We don’t often think about the air machines that came after them or who invented them. But there were obviously a lot of other inventors along the way to made improvements and upgrades to flying devices. Impact Lab honors aviator Glenn Curtiss who created the world’s first flying-boat airplane and took it for its maiden flight today at Hammondsport, NY…
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David Forbes and his wearable tv.
David Forbes was on his way home to Tucson, Arizona, after a family trip last summer, David Forbes was stopped by a policeman in the Detroit airport. Since Forbes entered the airport the officer said he had received 50 panicked phone calls and now his entire family had been marked for extra screening. The delay was inconvenient, but it shouldn’t have come as a surprise. Forbes had 160 circuit boards and enough electronics to start a data center strapped to his body. What the authorities didn’t realize, though, was that all the equipment wasn’t dangerous—it was actually a wearable TV set.
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Researchers are a step closer to finding a reliable power source for the bug-borne sensors.
Scientists have been pushing hard to outfit robobugs, or some may call then insect cyborgs, with tiny electronic sensors–saying these insect-machine mash-ups could prove invaluable in applications ranging from search-and-rescue to espionage. (Video)
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