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Men exaggerate how much they think about sex: study
AFP Relax News, Published on 04/07/2013
» Despite the myth that men think about sex every seven seconds, new research suggests that they are much less consumed by sex than previously thought.
Tech obsessed? Go on a digital detox holiday
AFP Relax News, Published on 02/04/2013
» The latest concept aimed at Silicon Valley's stressed-out tech junkies is California's Camp Grounded, a summer camp for adults who leave their gadgets behind and get back to basics with bunk beds and bonfires.
Carly Rae Jepsen crowdsourcing lyrics for next single
AFP Relax News, Published on 27/03/2013
» Singer Carly Rae Jepsen is crowdsourcing lyrics for her song "Take A Picture," in a promotion that will see the single performed for the first time at the "American Idol" final in May.
Videogame power harnessed for positive goals
AFP Relax News, Published on 18/03/2013
» Even as videogames come under scrutiny for potential harmful impacts, researchers and developers are touting digital games for positive effects on health, learning and other social goals.
Working dads, like moms, crave more time with their kids: study
AFP Relax News, Published on 15/03/2013
» A new Pew Research Center study finds that it's not just moms who struggle to find work-life balance -- half of working dads say that juggling it all is either "very" or "somewhat" difficult.
Turning your smartphone into a therapist
AFP Relax News, Published on 04/03/2013
» Network operator Telefónica has showcased a linguistic analysis engine that can accurately compile a psychological profile of anyone making a phone call, bringing a whole new meaning to the concept of a mood ring.
'Harlem Shake' fad thrills the US DJ behind it
AFP Relax News, Published on 20/02/2013
» The up-and-coming Brooklyn DJ behind "Harlem Shake" said Monday he's thrilled to see his cutting-edge electronic dance music (EDM) track going viral in a very big way.
Even in young, unmarried couples, women still do the chores
AFP Relax News, Published on 25/01/2013
» Couples who buck tradition and live together without getting married still take on traditional gender roles when it comes to cooking and cleaning, according to new findings from Cornell University.
US and UK consumers still attached to physical media
AFP Relax News, Published on 23/01/2013
» As smartphone penetration passes 60 percent in China and nears 40 percent in Brazil, the countries are becoming digital trendsetters. Meanwhile US and European consumers are being left behind in terms of embracing the true potential of mobile connected devices because they are still attached to physical media.
Relaxnews app selection: keep your New Year’s resolutions, follow the Grammys
AFP Relax News, Published on 16/01/2013
» Mid-way through January many of our tipsy December 31 midnight promises to lose weight and get in shape may be starting to slip, however all is not lost with apps such as Fitocracy (now on Android), Cruise Control and Gympact there to keep you on the right track. With these apps you might even end up looking like one of the red carpet stars at this year's Grammys, which can be streamed live via the official iOS app below. Discover these and many more with this selection of some of the coolest, most interesting and downright fun applications for iOS and Android devices, as selected this month by the journalists at leading leisure newswire agency Relaxnews.