Addictions

Geek Out

Study: People Would Sooner Make Love To Their Laptops Than To Their Lovers

8:20AM August 28, 2011 | Kwame Opam

It’s Saturday night, and you’re feeling randy. You turn to your significant other, and without a word you start nuzzling close. And without a word she pushes you off, too wrapped up in the Tudors online. You’re not alone. More »


Gadgets

Why I Would Rather Be A Smoker Than An iPhone User

8:15AM August 15, 2011 | Anna Jane Grossman

I’ve had relationships with many hand-held digital objects, but none as intense as the one I had with the iPhone. It was so addictive that I changed it for an iPod touch. And perhaps a pack of cigarettes. More »


Computing

George W. Bush Is ‘Addicted’ To His iPad

8:52AM October 29, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

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According to CNN, the former President is “addicted” to his tablet. Laura Bush says that he reads the Wall Street Journal on it first thing every morning. But his very favourite app? Well, let’s just say it doesn’t accept “nucular”. More »


Gaming

South Korea Imposes Midnight Gaming Curfew

6:00AM April 13, 2010 | Adam Frucci

Video game addiction is a serious problem in Korea, where kids are prone to staying up all night long to play. So the government is disabling internet connections for six hours per night for underage gamers. More »


Cars

Being On Holiday No Longer A Reason To Hide Your Apple Addiction

3:20PM February 19, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

Celebrity Cruises knows that you want to buy a MacBook and take a course on using iPhoto and iDVD while on a cruise That’s why they’re putting Apple-centric internet cafes dubbed iLounges on their ships. More »


Geek Out

Quiz: Are You Addicted To Technology?

11:00AM February 6, 2010 | Shane Snow

Like other substance addicts, tech-crazed geeks live in a state of denial. Let’s face it, if you’re reading Gizmodo, you’re probably addicted to technology to some degree. But just how addicted are you? Take this simple test to find out. More »


Gaming

Mum Calls Cops For Help With Son’s Gaming Addiction

6:58AM December 23, 2009 | CNET

A 14-year-old boy’s mother had enough with her son’s gaming over the weekend. After turning off the console hoping he would stop gaming, she called police to ask for their help in solving her son’s “addiction”. More »


What Word Best Describes Your Relationship With Gadgets?

10:40AM November 25, 2009 | Sean Fallon

Passionate? Combative? Maybe even… sexy? Pick a word, any word, to describe your relationship with gadgets and share it in the comments. More »


Gaming

Girl Smashes Boyfriend’s Xbox 360, Clearly In A Great Relationship

1:20PM November 24, 2009 | Adam Frucci

Nothing says “functional relationship” like destroying someone’s property rather than talking things out. I’d like to think this is fake, but this girl has a whole bunch of other videos where she’s equally horrible. She’s not worth it, buddy.


Gadgets

Confessions Of An Electronics Junk Collector

11:00AM November 19, 2009 | Popular Science

Some of it I really do plan to use. Some of it I can’t even identify. Hi. My name is Vin and I’m an addict. I can’t stop buying electronic junk. More »