All that time spent stalking your friends on Facebook isn’t just creepy, it might also be making you fat and poor, according to a new study.

Researchers at Columbia University and the University of Pittsburgh analyzed the behaviour of Facebook users.

For starters, what they found was that people got a positive uptick in self esteem and well-being after getting updates and sharing content with friends on Facebook.

But, according to the results of the research - previewed by Forbes - there could be a negative effect after.

A steady stream of text messages and notifications rattling teens’ smartphones at night is hurting their sleep – and their health – experts say.

The common form of communication for teenagers these days is texting, and the hours and frequency at which they arrive at is stopping them from getting a good night’s rest.

A 20-year-old woman who crusaded for a double-lung transplant, with the help of Justin Bieber and social media, is joining forces with Facebook to help others looking for an organ transplant.

Facebook is adding a new feature that will allow you to tell others that you’re an organ donor. The thinking is that it will help spread the word that organ donation isn’t all that taboo – and share how important it is that people offer up what they can for organ donation.

For those living under a rock, Helene got Justin Bieber to tweet his support for organ donation early this year. Then, she wound up on the Ellen DeGeneres show via a Skype when she made a plea to find an organ donor.

Helene recently got the double-lung transplant she needed to save her life.

But going back to the new announcement – Facebook users can now share their organ donation status with friends on the world’s largest social network. 

Are you ready to put your organs on Facebook? The social network has announced plans to help organ donors link up with people that need transplants.

A tech project at South By Southwest is coming under fire after homeless people were used to provide wireless hotspots at the hip media festival.

If you’re looking for a group buying website offering deals that change more than the brightness of your smile or colour of your nails, a new website might be able to help you out.

SociallySexyDeals.com is launching with a focus on cosmetic surgery, apparently offering specials on everything from breast implants to liposuction.

If you’re reading emails or checking Facebook on your smartphone while in the bathroom, you’re not alone.

A new study suggests most people use their cellphones in the bathroom.

Researchers have discovered that the brains of web addicts change in the same way to those who rely on drugs and alcohol, adding proof to the legitimacy of technology addcitions.

Americans without sufficient health care coverage are turning to daily deal sites like Groupon or Living Social to get discounts on everything from dental cleaning to laser eye surgery.

U.S. citizens – who aren’t as lucky as Canucks with universal healthcare – are using these group deal websites to provide essential health services at a fraction of the cost.

It's that time of year again, when new years resolutions spring to mind. The question is, will you keep them? Thankfully, technology can help to keep you on track when your willpower starts to wane - and at least one web site now offers to charge you each time you fail to keep your promises. Here are five services that you can use to hold yourself to account and keep yourself motivated.