AFACT, the Galactic Empire of corporations fighting to protect the rights of poor copyright owners against piracy across the known universe, has claimed that the Australian economy is suffering to the tune of $1.3 billion a year because people download movies on the internets. Fortunately, they put that money right back in by paying lawyers to sue companies like iiNet…
Marketing professors at Arizona State University say that it’s possible for people to experience “material possession love”, where they spend more time and money on possessions they’re emotionally attached to than they would on a significant other or loved one.
Him: “Are you unhappy?” Her: “No, of course not. Why do you ask?” Him: “Well, the few rare times we make love you cry out his name, not mine.” Her: “Who’s name?” Him: “Facebook.”
After polling the US a few months ago, Nielsen conducted a worldwide poll to gauge interest in 3DTV displays. SPOILER ALERT: less than 10 per cent of those asked said they’ll buy a 3D television in the next year.
Wi-Fi, sweet deliverer of information and porn, may be killing trees. A study by a Dutch university suggests that Wi-Fi radiation causes weird abnormalities in trees. This is disturbing, as we love both Wi-Fi and trees.
If you’re not among the mathematically gifted, there’s hope for you yet – and it doesn’t involve any studying. Instead, researchers have found that a little electric stimulation may add up to better maths skills.
