
Samantha Murphy
Latest articles by Samantha Murphy

High-Tech Haunted Houses Boooost Scare Factor
By Samantha Murphy published
Various haunted houses across the country have invested significant money into the technology side of the business.

One-Fifth of Americans Do Video Calls or Video Chats
By Samantha Murphy published
More Americans are getting on board with video chat to communicate with friends and loved ones

Youth Gives Out Online Passwords More Freely
By Samantha Murphy published
Younger Internet users are more reckless with giving out their online passwords compared to older Web surfers

Windows Re-Opens Mobile Race
By Samantha Murphy published
Microsoft unveiled its new Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system in time for the holiday shopping season.
Do Nobel Prize Winners Become Wealthy?
By Samantha Murphy published
The inventions and discoveries of Nobel Prize winners often make huge contributions to society, but many of the laureates don't actually financially benefit from their discoveries.

Top Reasons for Being Unfriended on Facebook
By Samantha Murphy published
Overly chatty members that post "unimportant" messages are the most likely to be unfriended by others.
New Exoskeleton Robot Suit is Faster, Stronger
By Samantha Murphy published
A new robotic suit called Exoskeleton (XOS 2) is lighter, faster and stronger than its predecessor.

Facebook Movie Actor Prefers Phone Over Social Network
By Samantha Murphy published
Director David Fincher and actor Jesse Eisenberg discuss their upcoming movie "The Social Network."

People Prefer Colonoscopies Over Computer Upkeep
By Samantha Murphy published
More Americans would rather do unpleasant chores such as getting a colonoscopy or changing a baby's diaper than perform tasks that keep their computers safe from crashes.

New NFL Technology Brings Fans Closer to the Action
By Samantha Murphy published
The NFL is testing out a whole myriad of new technologies this upcoming season.
Teachers Asked to 'Unfriend' Students on Facebook
By Samantha Murphy published
A school district in Florida is advising teachers not to "friend" students on social networking sites.
Web Celeb: Jet Blue Flight Attendant Becomes ‘American Hero’
By Samantha Murphy published
Flight attendant Steven Slater became an overnight sensation when news of his resignation – spread like fire on the internet.

Lawsuit Filed Over Airport Scanner Privacy, Health Concerns
By Samantha Murphy published
A public interest group has filed a lawsuit demanding the suspension of the full-body scanners used in airports.

Teens Lead the Way in Shift Away from Email
By Samantha Murphy published
As people spend more time on social networking sites such as Facebook, time spent emailing was down.
11 Technologies in Danger of Going Extinct
By Samantha Murphy published
Here are 11 devices — some you'd expect and some you might not — that are still roaming the streets but facing rapid extinction.

Your Oil Spill Cleanup Idea Could be Worth $1.4 Million
By Samantha Murphy published
Do you have an idea on how to clean up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico? It could earn you $1.4 million.
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