New research has shown that people are more likely to lie when using some devices over others. Individuals are more willing to lie for the purpose of personal gain when they are interacting with strangers over a computer than they do over a smartphone, says new research studying technology trends, published in the International Journal of Conflict Management. These results were surprising when considering the similar nature of the two types of devices. When taking into consideration that both types of device – laptops and smartphones – are similarly technically…
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Planned obsolescence irk consumers and governments alike
The short lifespans of these products are a part of the designs deliberately crated by the tech industry. Electronics are notorious for their short lifespans, widely due to irreplaceable batteries, and the tech industry is manufacturing products this way on purpose in what is called planned obsolescence. Tech industry companies design products this way so that they must be replaced instead of repaired. A recent Washington Post report examined the planned obsolescence built into popular consumer electronics and found that these products consistently die after a short period of time.…
Read MoreTips for Developing Your Own PCB
All electronic devices have a printed circuit board (PCB), and this includes household items, smartphones, games consoles and medical devices. They are also used in industry, helping a great deal with automation. If you are unfamiliar with them, they may look complicated, but they are much simpler to design and build than your first glance might suggest. Go about it in the right way, and you could soon have the PCB you need for your electronic device. Here are a few tips to help you. Plan Beforehand No matter how…
Read More4th of July weekend launches season of mobile devices
The Independence Day weekend is not only the beginning of many summer vacations, but also a lot of technology use. Millions of Americans celebrated the birth of their beloved country over the long weekend and while there are many traditions that are carried from year to year, 2015 brought with it a massive amount of usage of mobile devices that is expected to continue throughout the summer months. In many cases, in fact, smartphones and tablets have taken on a central role in many summertime activities. The road trip season…
Read MoreWHO says that mobile phones will not hurt a users health
A statement from the World Health Organization is reassuring billions of smartphone users that they are safe. The World Health Organization (WHO) has now released a statement that has been designed to reassure the billions of users of mobile phones around the world, as there have not been any evidence of adverse health effects associated with these devices. The public health arm of the United Nations has reviewed the research conducted over the last 20 years. According to the latest fact sheet from the WHO, “A large number of studies…
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