The tech world is gearing up as the countdown is on to a speech that will reveal the next big thing for Apple. CEO Steve Jobs will kickoff a conference next month and says fans won't be disappointed. Apple has been on the defensive since a prototype iPhone accidentally went public in March and its chief smartphone rival Google unveiled a major upgrade to its Android operating system. Source Link
Most people find it annoying to listen to someone else engaged in a cell phone conversation, and now there's a scientific explanation for it. Researchers at Cornell University say their study shows that it's more difficult to tune out half a conversation because our brains are trying to fill in the blanks for what we can't hear. The study also shows that the same distraction could be a problem for drivers if they have to listen to a passenger talking on a cell phone. Source Link
For years we've known about the heart-healthy qualities of chocolate, but the sweet treat may also help you look younger. A Swiss company is touting a new variety of dark chocolate that's specially processed to contain more flavenols that fight free radicals and can improve blood flow and make skin more healthy. Free radicals also damage healthy cells and accelerate the aging process. Source Link
