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Robots to Be Our Lovers By 2050, Not Just in Massachusetts

Robot love
Remember when you were a kid and you told your friends that you totally loved your new computer, and some little luddite looked at you and said, "So why don't you marry it?" There was that brief moment when you thought your Commodore 64 (C64) could, in fact, make a nice spouse. If not, move along.

If so, David Levy told participants at a conference last week that we will all be having loving relationships with robots by 2050, not just trysts in Massachusetts. He predicts that we'll have robots as sex toys within five years and true, deep relationships later on. Some robots already kiss, some seem to hate, but Levy says we'll have emotional relationships based on conversation by mid-century. Until that time, remember your C64, your first true love. She / he remembers you, you selfish jerk. [Source: Times of India]

New iPhones are "Porn-Friendly," Says Time Magazine



The other day we wrote about a French study in which porn watchers had their brains scanned and their d's measured. It's been a big week for the adult entertainment world! Today we found out, from none other than Tim Magazine, how psyched the porn industry is for the new iPhone. "It's by far the porn-friendliest phone," says pornographer spokesperson for Sin City Entertainment Devan Cypher, when talking to Time's Jeremy Caplan.

Of course, this story is nothing new. There are already a few hundred iPhone-specific porn sites getting traffic (not associated with Apple, btw), and iPhone 2.0-compatible sites are expected to proliferate after the iPhone 3G's release on July 11. The new iPhone is supposed to be way better than the old one for many things, porn-watching among them. It loads Web pages twice as fast and is even better at processing video, so it's less likely to freeze up at, er, crucial moments.

Until recently -- in the US, anyway -- the extent of most phones' porn capabilities was smutty photos, dirty text messages and "moan tones." This was mainly because many standard phones didn't have robust Web surfing or video capabilities. But now, with iPhones, BlackBerrys, and other 'smart' phones, you can watch video and the whole shebang.

Great, pocket porn. You can take it on the subway with you, into the bathrooms at Starbucks, to boring business meetings....Wait, this sounds like a really bad idea, actually. And the screen is so tiny! Like those dirty playing cards boys used to flash around in the cafeteria. We've seen lurkers get arrested for this sort of thing in public libraries (not the porn looking, but...you know). Can't you just wait until you get home? [Source: Time, via Textually]

French Researchers Study the Brain Scans of Porn Watchers



A team of researchers from France's University of Picardie Jules Verne were curious about erections. So they came up with a study designed to uncover just what goes on in mens' minds when they look at "certain images" (porn). The complicated study involved such diverse elements as a "penile plethysmograph," fishing videos, and smut. Eight bros watched raunchy vids or something while researchers tracked their erections, er, reactions, and, according to boingboing, "how hard they were."

Researcher Harold Mouras and co. studied whether "mirror neurons," neurons that are activated both when a person performs an action and watches that action being performed, were involved in erectile processes. And what better way to find out than good ol' fashioned pornography.

And mirror neurons are behind it all! the study suggests. The scientific data is a bit mind-boggling, but basically shows that those crazy neurons can act like erectile triggers, and can "activate" an erection each time one looks at dirty pics on YouPorn.

The "bold" study is said to be the first of its kind. Oh, those French. [Source: New Scientist via BoingBoing]
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LG Secret Viral Ad Aims for Sexy, Ends Up Squarely at Creepy



Look, LG, it's all well and good the Secret has a touchscreen and that sweet DivX-capable 5 megapixel camera, but making a viral video that can only be described as early-'90s softcore voodoo porn and ends with a sheepish phone call from the dude's mother is probably not the best way to highlight those qualities. Video after the break -- warning, it's just a hair on the NSFW side.

Man Tries to Ditch Cheating Wife on eBay

Man Tries to Ditch Cheating Wife on eBay
The Internet has provided many ways for shaming those who have wronged you, and we thought we'd seen them all. That is, until Paul Osborn decided to auction off his "adulterous, lying, cheating, bitch, whore" of a wife on eBay (his words).

Paul found out that his wife and mother of his children, Sharon, was having an affair with a co-worker. His response was to throw her out of the house and post an "auction" for her on eBay. We use quotes around "auction" because in the listing Paul specifically states, "please do not bid on her because she is worth sod all." Paul also used the eBay listing to out her lover Richard Drew, who is also married. Paul provided phone numbers and addresses for both Richard and Sharon. Naturally, eBay took the listing down pretty quickly. [Source: The Sun]

Woman Sleeps With 50 Men From Facebook "I Need Sex" Group

Woman Sleeps with 50 Men from Facebook
Those with insatiable sexual appetites used to have to go to underground swingers clubs, key parties, or put ads in the newspaper, but then the Internet happened and the super-randy started to hook up 24/7, first via instant messaging programs, then via dating/sex sites and Craigslist. Now, of course, they have Facebook and MySpace Technically, these sites are just for making friends, not for quick hook-ups, and the rules strictly forbid nudity and sexual solicitation, but every now and then, the ultra-horny go a little 'Craigslist personals' on Facebook's ass.

Take Laura Michaels of Bristol, England, who, according to the UK's Sun newspaper, created a Facebook group called "I Need Sex." Within 10 minutes, 35 men had joined the group. After an hour, 100 men had joined. She invited the men to contact her and met up in person with those she liked. In the end, Michaels slept with 50 men in total from the Facebook group, which, for those of you who are slow, is literally half of the group.

"I Need Sex" has since been taken down, but Laura has no regrets. She says that she was satisfying her own desires, despite what other people may think of her. All we can say is "kudos".

From Newsvine

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Connecticut Pressures Craigslist Over Prostitution Ads


We're all pretty aware that Craigslist is great for finding free or cheap crap in your neighborhood. We're also pretty well aware that Craigslist is the place for ladies of the night to advertise their services.

The Attorney General (AG) of Connecticut however has decided that Craigslist isn't doing enough to keep the advertisers of sexual services for pay off the free classified web site and is threatening legal action. Prostitutes often advertise under the 'Erotic Services' heading and offer "companionship" for "roses."

Craigslist has tools in place to help filter out content, but it relies strongly on users flagging inappropriate and illegal material. The Connecticut AG said in a press release that the site "has a moral if not possible legal responsibility to assure that it avoids serving as a conduit for prostitution and other illegal activity." He has given the company 10 days to respond to the letter before considering possible legal action.

It's unclear how Craigslist will be able to filter out more of the illegal postings. With only 20 employees reviewing each listing individually, the task of finding each and every questionable site is impossible, and automated systems can only accomplish so much. The Connecticut AG may just have to come to terms with the Web site's limited resources.

From The Tech Chronicles

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Gadgets Increasingly Ruining Sex Lives Around the World

In the Battle for Supremacy It Appears Technology is Beating out Sex

We've published a number of articles about disturbing surveys focused on how technology affects our sex lives. MSNBC contributor Brian Alexander has compiled a boatload of information on the subject from several surveys in one surprising look at technology and our bedroom manners.

In addition to lowering your sperm count and potentially deforming the little guys in your man-batter, cell phones are adding to our technological distractions. Marta Meana, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, says that cell phones are part of our culture of multi-tasking, which is preventing us from making "quiet time to have sex." And we already know that 37 percent of you are taking your laptops to bed with you.

Even worse, almost 50 percent of British men said they would give up sex for six months in exchange for a free 50-inch plasma television. Not disturbing enough? Only 25 percent would give up chocolate as part of the same deal.

One sure way to put a nail in your sex life's coffin is to put a TV in the bedroom. An Italian study showed that simply putting a television in the bed room cut the amount of sex a couple had in half.

We obviously love our tech and gadgets here at Switched, but we could never choose the Internet or TV over intercourse. What's wrong with you people?

Seriously what is wrong with you?



From Shiny Shiny and MSNBC

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Man Goes to Jail For E-Mailing 15,000 Nude Pics of His Ex


If we've told you once, we've told you a thousand times -- stop circulating nude photos of your ex as revenge. This timeless truism was ignored by an Italian man, and he is now paying the price. According to MSNBC, a court in Milan has sentenced the vengeful chap to two years in prison for aggravated defamation and threats of violence against his former girlfriend and her family via text message.

The aggravated defamation stems from the man posting pornographic photos of his ex online on a Web site he created. The site offers sexual favors and erotic games from his ex-girlfriend and displays her phone number. As if that wasn't embarrassing enough, the man sent out over 15,000 e-mails with the photos to those who might not stumble across his Web site.

From MSNBC

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Jilted Lover E-Mails Nude Photos, Faces Jail Time

Jilted Lover E-Mails Nude Photos
Note to jilted lovers everywhere: those 'personal' pictures your lady or guy friend sent you are not good fodder for revenge. A man in the UK is facing jail time after forwarding nude images of his Internet lover to her entire address book.

Stephen Hailes, 48, met Karen Parker, 36, in a chat room this summer and the two began an Internet love affair. During their online tryst, Parker, a married mother of two, sent Hailes a collection of nude images. At some point he broke into her E-mail account and discovered she was flirting with other men, sending them the same photos and even meeting off line (Who would have guessed?), which they had yet to do. Apparently Hailes could deal with being the other man, but couldn't handle the prospect of other other-men.

Parker learned of Hailes' actions when friends began contacting her to ask why she had sent them naked photos. In his defense, Hailes claims he only meant to send the images to Parker's husband so he would "realise what sort of woman his wife was." Hailes says he must have clicked the wrong button, though we're unaware of a button in our E-mail clients that automatically sends to our entire address book.

So let this be a lesson: Don't start forwarding naked images of your ex-girlfriend to people if you don't like prison time. And even more importantly, don't send people you don't know nude photos of yourself.

From The Sydney Morning Herald and Fark

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Solar-Powered Sex Toy Gives Exhibitionists an Excuse

Solar Powered Vibrator Gives Exhibitionists an Excuse
One of people's favorite gadget categories will always be the vibrator. These personal pleasure devices are good for a juvenile chuckle while the manufacturers who are always looking for ways to make them as absurd as possible certainly don't dissuade us from cracking a joke or two. There are Hello Kitty vibrators, iPod vibrators, bluetooth vibrators, and now an exhibitionist friendly (assuming you need to be outside to get a sun-charge), solar-powered massager.

There isn't much to say about the device. The bullet-shaped Solar Sensations vibrator has a fold-out solar panel for charging. Five hours of sunlight will result in up to two and half hours of... well, you know. And if you run out of juice in the middle of a "session" you can always take it to your back yard or an open window for some continuous power, which we're sure will make your neighbors very happy.

From Popgadget

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Spray-On Condoms Ready for Production

Custom Condoms in a Spray Can

We live in an era of safe sex (at least if you choose to practice it). We also live in an era of high-tech fixes for low-tech problems. Voice-recognizing GPS devices; guitars that tune themselves; a force feedback suit for boxing -- all interesting but not totally necessary. Now, a fancy spray-on replacement for the venerable condom is nearly ready for production.

The condoms, invented by a German scientist, are applied with a special applicator. Men insert their assets, press a button, and an aerosol canister sprays on a fast-drying latex liquid. 25 seconds later, the condom is dry and ready for use. It is then rolled off and disposed afterward.

The spray-on condoms entered development nearly a year ago but were more conceptual back then. It was initially expected that the latex would dry in a second, but subsequent tests on real-life penises have shown this figure to be unrealistic. However, considering the amount of time it takes the average man to actually get a condom on in the dark (especially after a few drinks), 25 seconds doesn't sound so bad.

That said, while we're all for gadgets, we think this spray-on prophylactic has just too many shortcomings. The first is cost: The applicator will set you back around $35, with subsequent refills (providing 10-20 applications) costing about $10. Regular condoms cost about $6 for 12, or $25 for 100, so do the math. Then there's the size of the thing -- a rolled-up condom is about as portable as it gets, but the thermos-sized applicator will mean this thing is unlikely to venture out of the bedroom.

From Daily Mail

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One-Third of Women Who Meet People Online Have Sex on First Date

Online Dating Leads to Unprotected Sex

It's confirmed: Online dating is the way to go if you're looking to get lucky. According to a recent survey published by the Sexuality Research and Social Policy research journal, one-third of women who meet people online have sex on the first date, and a whopping three-quarters of those surveyed do not use a condom. Meanwhile, a mere 27-percent engage in oral sex on the first day.

That's right, online dating is like grazing a lush field of sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs).

The high likelihood of sex on the first date is partially attributable to an increased comfort level. According to the survey, having extended or multiple conversations with a person online can decrease the tension and general awkwardness that accompanies a first date. The sense of familiarity not only increases the chances for intercourse, but it also will make a person more likely to cast off better judgment and go sans condom. That, and, of course, alcohol.

They neglected to mention that pretty much 100 percent of men will have sex on the first date -- if given the chance.

Okay, you can stop giggling now.

From News.com.au


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Sex Less Important Than the Web for Many Americans

friends and sex taking a back seat to the web for many americans

The Internet has become so ingrained in our lives that a full fifth of Americans admit to having less sex so they can spend more time online. Those 20 percent happen to be the most extreme cases, but have we become a nation of connectivity addicts?

A survey conducted by advertising agency JWT aimed to find out exactly how reliant Americans are on their Internet connections and mobile phones. The study found that we cannot pull ourselves away from the safety of a broadband connection for too long. Some highlights include:

  • 15 percent of Americans say they can survive just a day or less without the Internet.
  • 21 percent say they last a "couple of days" until digital starvation.
  • 19 percent go a "few" days without it.
  • One fifth say they can stay offline for a whole week -- the same number who are willing to give up sex for MySpace and blogs.
According to Ann Mack, Director of Trend Spotting (her title, not ours) at JWT, Americans feel anxious and disconnected when away from their Internet connections. Forty-eight percent percent say they feel something important is missing when they are offline and 28 percent say they spend less time socializing face-to-face because of the amount of time spent online.

We know that Internet addiction is becoming a problem -- we just didn't know it was this wide spread. Obviously we love the Internet as much as everyone else (how else would you read us with out it?), but trust us, sex and face-to-face interaction with other people is much more fun than making sure you reply to that comment on your blog.

From iTnews

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Senior Singles Hooking Up Online

Senior Singles Hooking Up Online
Wired's online 'Sex Drive' column often covers the seedier side of the Internet and its denizens, but this latest entry deals with a subject a little closer to home: your grandparents and their unquenchable sex drives. Yes, it seems Grandma and Grandpa are online, too. But while you're reading up on the latest tech news, they're reading about the latest Viagra news and using social sites to hook up with other ready and willing partners of a certain age.

Disturbing perhaps, but not just because of the inevitable shattering of your perceptions of the golden generation. The real problem, according to Wired, is that generation's lack of knowledge about sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs). The article says that STDs are becoming far more prevalent in the senior community, including the surprising statistic that 30 percent of all HIV-infected people living in New York are over the age of 50.

The takeaway from all of this, of course, is that the next time you're fixing your Gramma's computer, you're better off not looking through the browser history ... you might be shocked at what you find.

From Wired

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