Science Articles on Using Technology

Polar AW200 Activity Watch Passes Test

A study of hikers finds that the Polar AW200 Activity Watch accurately tracks how many calories you burn.

Students Perform Better With Handheld PDAs

Elementary school students using PDAs outperform their peers working with paper and pencil.

How Random is iPod's Shuffle?

Does your iPod keep playing the same tune over and over again when left on shuffle?

Computers

Logitech Wave Keyboard Tested

A scientific study of Logitech's Wave Keyboard found the innovative design hits a sweet spot of improving comfort without compromising typing performance.

Work Faster With Two Computer Monitors

Using two computer monitors instead of one lets you work more quickly and accurately with Microsoft Office programs, research finds.

Word 2007 Takes a Spelling Test

To find out how good Microsoft Word 2007 is at finding malapropisms, a wrong word that turns a sentence or phrase into nonsense, the program was given spelling test.

Phones

Using Smartphones: Everyone's Different

When scientists snooped on people using smartphones, what they found surprised them.

What People Do With Their Smartphones

People use their smartphones for far more than keeping in touch with family, friends and colleagues.

What to Look For in a Mobile Touch Screen

A good layout for a touch screen on a mobile phone lets you thumb through buttons quickly and accurately.

Layout Matters on Touch Screens

If you often dial wrong numbers on your touch screen phone, it may not be your clumsy thumbs to blame.

Phoning While Cycling

More cyclists are using cell phones when pedalling, raising concerns that this distraction could cause traffic accidents.