One-third of Americans prefer their smartphone over sex
When did playing Angry Birds, updating Facebook and reading emails on a smartphone become preferable over having sex? Thirty-three percent of American smartphone owners fall into that category according to a new study.
In-flight movie streaming coming to American Airlines via Gogo Wireless
Tired of watching Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore every time you hop on a flight? American Airlines is rolling out a new program to bring more choices to consumers seeking entertainment options while flying.
Men build small flying spy drone that cracks Wi-Fi and cell data
The safety of Wi-Fi networks may be in danger from small threats flying above us. An airplane hobby shop owner and an ex-Air Force official team up to create a drone that cracks into Wi-Fi and cell phones.
Tablets installed on grocery carts help shoppers save money
Imagine walking through a grocery store and the cart is telling you what's on sale based off proximity to the item. A company is testing a pilot program with tablets mounted on carts.
Seattle PD warn Twitter followers of suspicious, sword-wielding man
Ever tried listened to a police scanner for an hour? The Seattle PD tried an experiment with Twitter this week, releasing the contents of emergency calls onto the social network.
Pregnancy announcements added as a new option on Facebook
Have you finished telling all the important people in your life about the birth of your next child? Now you can tell all the unimportant friends on Facebook the same thing.
NYC fugitive busted after taunting police on Facebook
The stupidity of criminals never ceases to provide entertaining stories. A Brooklyn man discovered that taunting the police on Facebook is a bad idea.
Oil billionaire watermarks all future satellite photos of property
Watermarking is an important tool for photographers that want to keep their images for personal or commercial use. One Abu Dhabi Sheikh decided to create a real version of a watermark in the Persian Gulf.
Gender can be accurately guessed from a single Tweet
Internet anonymity just got tougher with the creation of a new algorithm. Researchers have developed a way to predict gender from the text in a comment or social network post.
Interest in Google+ falling among users
Are users already getting tired of the fledgling social network for Google? A recent study offers data that supports a slowdown in traffic on Google+.
Hospital starts scanning vein patterns to bring up medical records
Everyone hates waiting for long periods of time at the doctor's office. A New York city hospital is utilizing a new scanning technology to increase efficiency with patient records.
Facebook teaches users how to opt out of photo recognition
With users and politicians concerned about Facebook using photo recognition for automatic photo tagging, the social media giant is rolling out a tutorial via advertisements on opting out of the feature.
Fox delaying online broadcasts of television shows for 8 days
Want to catch the latest episode of Family Guy the day after it airs on Fox? Without a subscription to a service like Hulu Plus, consumers are going to be waiting over a week.
LinkedIn simplifies applying for jobs with new employer button
Applying for a new job just became a process that requires a couple clicks. LinkedIn is rolling out a new button for employers to streamline the application process.
Mobile gamers spend an average of $14 in freemium games
How much do you typically spend within gaming applications on Apple or Android phones? A company called Flurry has some surprising news about in-app purchases.
Consumers now dislike Netflix as much as Blockbuster
The Netflix price hikes have had a devastating effect on brand perception since announced on July 12th. The streaming giant is now tied for last place with Dish Network's Blockbuster.
Winklevoss twins lose in court yet again
While most people would be ecstatic with $65 million, the Winklevoss twin's pursuit of an increased settlement award from Facebook was denied by a judge today.
