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Tendency to ‘get the giggles’ could run in the family

Tendency to ‘get the giggles’ could run in the family

An affinity for laughter could be in the genes, according to a new study in which researchers observed individuals who…
One-hour therapy session improves sleep for 73 percent of insomniacs in study

One-hour therapy session improves sleep for 73 percent of insomniacs in study

Nearly three quarters of participants who had been complaining of the onset of trouble sleeping slept better within three months…
Toyota offers a robotic helping hand

Toyota offers a robotic helping hand

The Human Support Robot (HSR) is operated via remote control and could be key in helping people continue to live…
Best smartphones for adventurers

Best smartphones for adventurers

An indispensable travel companion, a smartphone can quickly find itself in hostile territory, whether on a beach, by a pool…
Customisable smartwatch builds consumers’ excitement

Customisable smartwatch builds consumers’ excitement

The idea is simple. The smartwatch that best suits an individual's needs and personal sense of style is the one…
Google to test all-in-one hotel booking site

Google to test all-in-one hotel booking site

Google is beta testing a new feature that will allow users to instantly book a hotel room without leaving the…
Instagram blocks #curvy in nudity clampdown, users not OK

Instagram blocks #curvy in nudity clampdown, users not OK

Instagram’s decision to relegate the word “#curvy” to its banned list of search list has left users scratching their heads.Anyone…
10 Stories From Famous Wars That Aren’t Really True

10 Stories From Famous Wars That Aren’t Really True

History is a fickle mistress, especially when it comes to wars. For the most part, the winners are the ones…
Sniff of Facebook’s concierge version 2.0 on the horizon

Sniff of Facebook’s concierge version 2.0 on the horizon

According to The Information, it would appear that Facebook is working on a virtual assistant for mobile devices.Facebook’s upgraded concierge service,…
Five new camera choices for active vacations

Five new camera choices for active vacations

Whether you’re surfing Australia’s North Coast or gliding over a Hawaiian volcano in a microlight aircraft, bungee jumping over a…
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