Gadgets that make us look like jerks...
And the Blackberry was the first thing noted. It appears that most people see other people with gadgets as possible jerks, rather that the tech savvy, assertive people that they really are.
Gadgets that make you look like a jerk - Tech and gadgets- msnbc.com
Definately agree with earpieces
I also agree... nothing more annoying than having to stand beside someone looking straight at you and speaking then realizing they are not talking to you. I often only realize this after a "What?"
Also not mentioned - people who use their cell phone/iPod to play music as they walk around, especially if it is so loud that everyone has to listen to it. No once cares if you have the latest/coolest song...
But BBs def. get a bad rap in the article. The author(s) must not have one...