Computer games

Science (17 Sep, 2008)
Computer Games Help Youngsters Be More Social

The results of Pew Internet research of American teenagers showed that the majority of youngsters prefer playing computer games with friends and communities rather than alone, which leads to the conclusion that games make teenagers more social. ...
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//6 Feb 06, 2009 11:03 PM | posted by: Rob [InfoTOT]

What would you rather your kids do, smoke, or play games.
I was an outcast when I was a couple of years younger, due to my inability to socialize without aggravating people constantly, so for a few years I played games in an online community.
Now days I hang out with mates, have no problem helping people out if I see something that needs to be done, and generally know how to have a good time when I'm with people without causing problems.
Know where I learned this?

If you go off and play a computer game with a bunch of random people on the net, then you can just leave the situation and join another if you say or do the wrong thing,
and through that you can learn how to control the things you say around not just people in the "virtual world" but also outside of it.
The only times I think that have had a detrimental effect on me when playing games have been when playing single-player games without a group of people there to play with.

Do you know why you don't hear about the people who play games and turn out just fine?
Its because its boring, just think of these two headlines, and which your going to look at:

"Crazed loner plays game then steals car and crashes into old folks home."

"Anti-Social child plays games and then goes on to lead productive life."

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//5 Feb 06, 2009 11:00 PM | posted by: Rob

What would you rather your kids do, smoke, or play games.
I was an outcast when I was a couple of years younger, due to my inability to socialize without aggravating people constantly, so for a few years I played games in an online community.
Now days I hang out with mates, have no problem helping people out if I see something that needs to be done, and generally know how to have a good time when I'm with people without causing problems.
Know where I learned this?

If you go off and play a computer game with a bunch of random people on the net, then you can just leave the situation and join another if you say or do the wrong thing,
and through that you can learn how to control the things you say around not just people in the "virtual world" but also outside of it.
The only times I think that have had a detrimental effect on me when playing games have been when playing single-player games without a group of people there to play with.

Do you know why you don't hear about the people who play games and turn out just fine?
Its because its boring, just think of these two headlines, and which your going to look at:

"Crazed loner plays game then steals car and crashes into old folks home."

"Anti-Social child plays games and then goes on to lead productive life."

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//4 Jan 31, 2009 10:58 AM | posted by: snsuresh [InfoTOT]

Computer games may be useful, but they can hardly develop spiritual world of a teenager, his feelings and attitudes as well as his psychological stability. Yeah, teenagers deal with different problems in virtual communities, but what about their behaviour outside these communities?How can a person shooter make one more sociable?Computer games are similar to drugs. Once you try it you get addicted to it. To my mind, any kind of addiction is harmful. Besides that it was proved that while playing man's brain involves just visual and motor nerves which causes decrease of intellectual activity. Teens get used to their virtual lives and consider that reality is not so important. They feel comfortable hiding behind various images which finally makes them lose their own face. When they're forced to face the reality they become deadlocked, because they see that people react differently, they're not programmed super heroes. In this case if they don't find support of their parents and friends, the only way out is suicide. I'd advise parents to involve their kids in real activities.

Technology (18 Dec, 2007)
Programmers Created Writer-Robot

A novel that was written by a computer program, will be released in January 2008 in Russia. ...
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//2 Apr 15, 2008 06:15 AM | posted by: snsuresh [InfoTOT]

philiologists?

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//1 Feb 19, 2008 02:38 AM | posted by: rhedz [InfoTOT]

nyc one...

Science (06 Feb, 2008)
Bionic Lens to Create Virtual Vision

Scientists created a bionic contact lens that can superimpose computer image onto person's vision. ...
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Science (18 Mar, 2008)
Psychiatrists to Officially Recognize Internet Addiction as Brain Illness

An exaggerating number of e-mails as well as text messages may very soon be officially recognized as brain illness. ...
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//4 Nov 27, 2008 01:29 AM | posted by: Unknown

yeah, that's right

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//3 Apr 15, 2008 05:56 AM | posted by: snsuresh [InfoTOT]

yes millions of people are addicted by internet, this may spoil the young generations

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//2 Mar 18, 2008 03:03 AM | posted by: addicted

still it's hard to find the boarder between addictiona and just plain surfing. i mean i'm surfing through the web quite ofte, but that doesn't make me addicted, since i have a family and i know i have someone to take care of, and the time i spend on my computer is just enough for me and i can spend a lot a time with my family. i think there are a lot people like that and i don't think they're ill. it would be appropriate if doctors would specify more clearly where the boarder is.

Technology (22 Sep, 2008)
Air Guitar With Infra-Red Strings to Become Christmas Best-Seller

A toy was developed for air guitarists who feel that there's something missing. The Guitar Rock Star is a gadgets that features invisible infra-red strings that one can strum. ...
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//3 Sep 05, 2009 09:15 PM | posted by: sachin9292 [InfoTOT]

it's interesting.

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//2 Jun 23, 2009 06:44 PM | posted by: waw

is this from the philippines??

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//1 Sep 23, 2008 02:01 AM | posted by: Maxriter [InfoWILD]

I prefer the real thing - enjoying playing electric guitar and sometimes classic. Peace.

Health & Fitness (17 Mar, 2009)
Why Should Children Go To Sleep Early?

Children and teenagers love to stay till late hours in order to play computer games or to see their favorite series and they never seem to have enough time during daytime. ...
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Health & Fitness (16 May, 2009)
We Get Younger And Fatter Because Of Computers

According to Professor Susan Greenfield, the leading researcher of the Royal Institute of Great Britain, who has studied the dependence between work in front of the computer and autism, computer games and Internet communication make human brain degrade. ...
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Offbeat (02 Jul, 2009)
Online Communities Choose Gaming Over Sex

A survey carried out among online gamers showed that the majority would choose computer games over sex. ...
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//1 Jul 02, 2009 08:13 PM | posted by: manojfdo [InfoBIG]

true

Politics (18 Feb, 2007)
Surgeons Who Play Video Games are More Skilled

Recent studies showed that the surgeons who play video games are more skilled. It seems that video games contribute to a more precise technique of using different medical instruments. The February issue of Archives of Surgery states that there is a direct link between having video game skills and the abilities of a surgeon to perform a laparoscopic surgery. ...
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//1 Oct 04, 2008 04:13 AM | posted by: summer_rain [InfoSLAVE]

here is an example of the advantages of playing computer games... that doesn't mean we are all surgeons lol...

Technology (29 May, 2007)
Microsoft Surface - Innovative Table-Like Computer

One of Microsoft's biggest projects resembles a normal coffee table. Switch it on and you will get a computer working without a traditional mouse and keyboard. A few people may sit on different sides of the table and use the computer simultaneously. ...
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//1 May 29, 2007 12:00 AM | posted by: grumbler [InfoBIG]

Nice piece about Surface - have you seen ?

They have a table for which you can download a simulator - the table is actually available for rent/license.

Technology (29 Jun, 2007)
Next Generation Games to be Controlled by Your Emotions

Moving the objects in a game with your thoughts only may not be a dream anymore. Emotiv Systems' technology takes a huge step to create a software that will use emotions and thoughts turning them into game moves. ...
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Offbeat (10 Sep, 2007)
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Offbeat (18 Sep, 2007)
Chinese Man Died of Exhaustion After 3-day Gaming

A 30 year old man from China died after he spent three days playing on-line game. He was so absorbed in a game he did not leave his computer and was supposed to die from exhaustion. ...
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//4 Jul 01, 2008 07:29 PM | posted by: samyBoy [InfoTOT]

whow.....

that man is crazy..

wala ako masabi talaga..

grabe ka-tanga....


sobrang adik n nun ah...

kung maglaro parang wala ng bukas

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//3 May 26, 2008 11:47 PM | posted by: lolz

WTF
he play 3 day's and died.
but he no go eat or i dont no what O_O crazy! ;O

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//2 Mar 26, 2008 07:38 AM | posted by: karim

it was very bad.
no good material/
DUDE

Science (06 Nov, 2009)
A Virtual Friend for Autistic Kids

An unusual invention released by ArticuLab – a virtual friend for autistic children. More and more children are diagnosed with autism – incurable mental disorder affecting child's ability to communicate with the outer world. ...
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//1 Nov 10, 2009 04:10 AM | posted by: greendan80 [InfoWILD]

Hope this invention proves to be helpful.

Science (13 Apr, 2009)
Driving Video Games Trigger More Violence than Shoot 'em Ups

Researchers found that not only shoot 'em up violent video games set off an emotional reaction. It was discovered that some driving games can also trigger a violent emotional response. ...
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//1 Apr 16, 2009 08:17 AM | posted by: mike

Ok now do the same tests with teens playing sports, not Video games, sports. Or even watching sports.