Scientists Develop Smartphone App for Psychological Testing
It seems that there is a mobile phone application for everything — from financial transactions to multi-player games. Now, you can use your smartphone for psychological testing. Scientists in Norway have developed an app that is similar to a program psychologists use in the lab to measure brain function. A listener hears two different syllables in […]
Cyberbullying can be more harmful than the physical kind, research suggests
If there’s anyone left in the world who thinks online bullying isn’t as harmful as the physical kind that happens live and in person, a new Michigan State University study says that it’s not just as bad – it’s worse. “We should not ignore one form of bullying for the sake of the other,” Thomas […]
Supermodel Miranda Kerr back to work after cyber bullying attack
WORK resumed as normal for Miranda Kerr this morning after spending most of yesterday afternoon with police following an alleged “e-attack”. The supermodel, who was today unveiled as the new ambassador for Clear Scalp and Hair Beauty Therapy, claims to have become a victim of cyber bullying. “It’s one of those unpleasant things,” she told […]
We Need To Talk’: Missed Connections With Hyper-Connectivity
For Valentine’s Day, maybe you’ll post a photo of your loved one on Facebook, tweet out a love poem or text-message your secret crush. But as we make those virtual connections, are we missing something? Weekend Edition Sunday is exploring a few of the places in our lives where technology can actually drive us apart and […]
Google hosts online safety workshops
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Safer Internet Day (SID), Google SA joined forces with its online child safety campaign partners and hosted online safety workshops for Johannesburg learners and parents to ‘connect with respect’. Supported by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund; MXit; Parent’s Corner; Media Monitoring Africa; Childline SA; Department of Women, Children and […]