studies
Weapons
Tasers Safer Than Batons, Not Safer Than Not Beating ‘Em Up
10:20AM Adam Frucci | A new study by the University of Pennsylvania has found that it’s safer for cops to use tasers to subdue perps than their fists and batons. But safest of all? Using words and patience. More »
Computers
Laptop Reliability Study: Asus And Toshiba Come Out On Top
10:16PM Danny Allen | New data from SquareTrade (one of the bigger warranty providers) says Asus and Toshiba have the least hardware malfunctions over three years, while one-in-four HP laptops are projected to experience problems. Oh, and crappy netbooks are worst of all. More »
Science
Most Electronics, DVDs And Waterbottles Could Give You ED
2:40PM Rosa Golijan | A five-year study shows that exposure to bisphenol A, a commonly used plastics additive, increases the risk of erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems. This study surveyed factory workers who face high levels of exposure, but further research is coming. More »
Screens
Study Claims Motion Blur Is A Non-Issue In Mid-To-High-End LCDs
7:32AM Sean Fallon | A study conducted by DisplayMate Technologies claims that the issue of “motion blur” so long associated with LCDs is no longer an issue in mid-to-high-end LCDs. However, manufacturers have no problem selling you gimmicks that supposedly fix the problem. More »
Science
Study: Mobile Phone Holsters May Reduce Bone Density
3:20AM Adam Frucci | If you carry your phone on your belt, here’s some bad news for you: according to Turkish researchers, you may be at risk for reduced hip bone density. More »
Games
3:02PM Nick Broughall | I’ve been playing a lot of Scribblenauts this week, during those rare breaks I get from my computer screen. According to a recent study by Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment means that I’m more likely to be a bit creative, as I’m turning into a “game snacker” More »
Study Finds “Game Snacking” Makes You More Creative
3:02PM Nick Broughall | I’ve been playing a lot of Scribblenauts this week, during those rare breaks I get from my computer screen. According to a recent study by Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment means that I’m more likely to be a bit creative, as I’m turning into a “game snacker” More »
Screens
Expect An HDTV, And Your Crappy CRT Will Suddenly Become One
4:40AM Adam Frucci | Ah, the power of expectations. According to a new study, if you expect the video quality of whatever you’re watching to be great, you’ll think it is. More »
Computers
Almost Nobody Owns Just Macs
5:00AM John Herrman | NPD’s Household Penetration Study found a 3% uptick in Mac households for 2009. This makes sense! What’s surprising (or not) is that of the 12% of homes with a Mac, less than 2% are Mac-exclusive. More »
Online
1:12PM Nick Broughall | A government commissioned study says that 84% of boys aged 16-17 have seen internet porn, but most claim it’s accidental. What horseshit. Here’s a much more accurate view of the situation: 100% of teenage boys are horny little bastards who’ll lie about their porn viewing habits to government researchers because they don’t want to seem like horny little bastards. More »
Teenagers Apparently View Online Porn By Accident – Yeah, Right…
1:12PM Nick Broughall | A government commissioned study says that 84% of boys aged 16-17 have seen internet porn, but most claim it’s accidental. What horseshit. Here’s a much more accurate view of the situation: 100% of teenage boys are horny little bastards who’ll lie about their porn viewing habits to government researchers because they don’t want to seem like horny little bastards. More »
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