During December in England and Wales, 46% of smartphone owners said that they were considering a Nokia, but that sinking number has dropped to about 33%. Six months ago, 19% declared that they were going to buy a Nokia as their next smartphone, but today, only 10% are now committed to Symbian. The iPhone is the overwhelming choice among those who responded to YouGov’s poll. More »

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Approximately 38% of iPad owners say that after they have purchased their cherished slates, they no longer have interest in acquiring a gaming handheld like the DS and the PSP –Nintendo has expressed understandable concern about the iPod Touch, iPhone, and the iPad’s threat to its DS. 49% of iPad buyers indicate that their likelihood of buying an e-reader is now nil. More »

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Researchers from Argonne’s Center for Nanoscale Materials are working with doctors from the University of Chicago Brain Tumor Center to develop new nanotechnology in the fight against brain cancer. More »

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A study in the United Kingdom by Leeds University has found a possible link between internet addiction and depression. Based on an online questionnaire complete by 1,319 individuals, the study found that most of the 1.2% that were identified as “internet addicts” were clinically depressed. More »

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In a recent study by the University of Georgia, it seems that many people are a little less than completely satisfied with Amazon’s Kindle e-reader. While the majority of users reported that reading on the device was certainly very easy in terms of functionality as well as easy on the eyes, there were some key complaints that users hope future manufacturers will take into consideration. More »

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As an aspiring doctor and a technology advocate, it always excites me to find marriages of the two fields to help fight disease. Technology is being used more and more everyday in healthcare and breakthroughs like this one could help millions in the future. More »

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The next time your mother tells you that playing video games rots your brain, you should kindly direct her to this article. In a recent study by the University of Illinois, the University of Pittsburgh, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, good gamers tend to have bigger brains. More »

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Last week, we reported that researchers at the University of Utah figured out how to use Wi-Fi signals to see through walls. Now they have a video. It isn’t too much, but it gives you a good sense of this fascinating use of common technology. Video embedded after the jump. More »

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Scientists at the University of Utah have found a way to use Wi-Fi signals to see through walls. The researchers used signal strength and radio wave measurements between nodes in wireless networks to calculate the position of people walking through the signals.

They set up a network with 34 devices around a living room and could detect movement within 3 feet of the walls. They can’t yet make images, but they are sure that with the help of GPS, they will be able to make a more accurate system with fewer nodes.

The scientists envision this system being used to find survivors and bodies in disaster sites since it could potentially be easily deployed. The only disadvantage is that this system could be used to spy and snoop.

So, sure you won’t be able to turn your laptop into X-ray glasses anytime soon; but this still would make an amazing security system for a house.

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Paparazzi don’t always get the best shot of celebrities because the flash gives off a glare or they get noticed by the celebrities. Well, thanks to researchers Dilip Krishnan and Rob Fergus, we have the invisible flash which can take a clear shot without the annoying flickering lights. More »

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According to new research, 60% of people who are buying netbooks don’t really know what they’re actually buying. The research shows these consumers can’t tell the difference between a netbook and a notebook.

This is very surprising news considering the netbook craze was taking off and other companies were ready to jump on the bandwagon. Rumors are swirling Apple is ready to release one and Asus with Android software. More »

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