Women Dig Technology

Staff / Truthdig Apr 17, 2009 The notion that men dominate all-things-nerd is a complete myth, according to a new consumer research report that found that single women in North America are all about laptops, video games and digital cameras. So the next time you're shopping for that special lady, don't think book, think Kindle. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Getting iRipped Off

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 7, 2007 It might be hard to feel sympathy for someone who spends $600 on a phone, but iPhone owners could use some emotional support, now that Apple CEO Steve Jobs has announced he's cutting the price of the 10-week-old device by a third. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Parents Use Gadgets to Spy on Teens

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2006 Invasion of privacy is not just for the NSA anymore! Parents have always snooped, but as the SF Chronicle reveals, new tech toys are taking what was once standard parental prying to a whole new level of unacceptable surveillance and spying. Whatever happened to good, old-fashioned conversation? (Via boingboing.net) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )