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Smartfish Keyboard Splits as You Type, Fights Repetitive Strain Injury

There's no end to wacky devices that, so claim the manufacturers and doctors, combat stress on your hands and wrists, a consequence inherent to working on a computer all day. There are split keyboards and ones with obscure letter layouts, but Smartfish has the first keyboard we've seen that automatically moves in order to keep the blood flowing and reduce the strain. The ErgoMotion Keyboard ...

Your Thumbs Aren't Made for Texting

File this firmly under "D," for "Duh," but a new study in the South African Medical Journal is reporting that text messaging can lead to repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and damage to our thumbs. Researchers interviewed 318 teens at two South African high schools for the study, and over half reported having at least one of the main symptoms of RSI, which include pain or tingling in the neck, ...