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News & Articles By Zoey Sky
03/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Shocking scientific study concludes violent video games may REDUCE real-world violence by providing a safe outlet for aggression
A recent study published in Violence and Gender reported that video games can “decrease the likelihood of producing hate material online.” According to researcher Jim Hawdon, the results of the study implies that “violent video games may serve as an outlet for aggression, not a precursor.” Hawdon is a professor of sociology and director of the Virginia Tech Center […]
02/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
That didn’t take long: Children who use smart assistants like Alexa and Siri are foregoing manners altogether
While earlier generations didn’t grow up with smart assistants that made everyday life easier, kids today can simply command Amazon Alexa or Apple’s Siri to answer various questions. But this convenience comes at a cost, and these smart assistants “are causing young people today to forget their manners when talking to other people.” Childwise, a “leading […]
02/07/2018
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By Zoey Sky
The miserable generation: Smartphones make children unhappy, screen time should be limited to 2 hours per day, study finds
According to a recent study, teenagers who spend too much time on their smartphones are unhappier. Scientists from San Diego State University (SDSU) advised teenagers to spend less than two hours daily on digital media so they can “boost their happiness and self-esteem.” This means minimizing time spent playing computer games, on social media, texting, […]
01/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Augmented reality software has real privacy implications: New app scans faces in pictures and automatically connects to their social media accounts
Do we really need an app that makes it easier for complete strangers to identify us and access our social media profiles? Blippar, a firm based in London, has recently released an augmented reality (AR) app that instantly “scans faces and brings up a profile with information about the person including links to their social […]
01/12/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Technology blurs lines: Study finds use of mobile devices contributes to a blending of work and personal time, negatively impacting both
Put your phones down— it looks like even adults can benefit from a “timeout” from their gadgets. According to the results of a recent study, employees who use their mobile devices to continue working at home often face conflicts in their work life. Wayne Crawford, assistant professor of management in University of Texas at Arlington, is also […]
12/24/2017
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By Zoey Sky
New level of intelligence: A new AI can teach itself with a “reinforcement learning algorithm” resulting in “superhuman” abilities within hours
It has been two decades since DeepBlue defeated Garry Kasparov in a match, but chess players were surprised by another development. The AlphaZero algorithm, a collaboration between Google and DeepMind, has recently shattered records. Even though DeepMind’s AlphaZero played against itself for only four hours, it managed to “synthesize the chess knowledge of one and a half millennium.” […]
12/03/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Chinese researchers have had a breakthrough in spy-proof communications
According to a recent report, a group of Chinese researchers has allegedly finished “the first long-distance quantum secure direct communication.” This could significantly advance the technology that allows the sending of messages that are totally “safe from eavesdropping.” In a paper published on Oct. 22, the team of researchers wrote that the information traveled 2.7 kilometers […]
11/23/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Buyers beware of online scams: 5 fraud-busting tips for your online shopping this season
If you don’t feel like waiting in line for hours just to buy holiday gifts, you’re probably considering doing some online shopping instead. But before you buy anything online, check out this list of five tips to help you avoid online scams. More than a quarter of online scams in the U.K. happen right before Christmas, […]
11/14/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Digital media adversely affects children and adolescents twice as much as adults because their brain and eyes are still developing, according to a review of several studies
It looks like as time passes by, parents are becoming more lenient when it comes to monitoring gadget use by their children. However, according to a study, adolescents can experience sleep disruption from electronic screens. Because the brains, sleep patterns, and eyes of children and adolescents are still developing, they are more vulnerable to the sleep-disrupting […]
11/12/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Watch the birdie! Pediatric hospitals find the distraction of VR helps with pain management
These days, virtual reality (VR) is often employed by people who want to enjoy an immersive gaming experience. However, according to a recent study, virtual reality can soon be used for pain management at pediatric hospitals. Aside from using technological advances to blur the lines between the game world and the real world, virtual reality […]
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