Opinion split on 'always on' culture, says report

TORONTO – Is there a "Blackberry backlash?" Maybe. As the idea of a "wireless nirvana" picks up renewed momentum at the 3GSM Congress in Barcelona where dozens of new products are being introduced this week, new research from Toronto's Solutions Research Group says the jury is split on whether devices like the Blackberry or Treo liberate or chain people to their work. Part of the Fast Forward and Digital Life independent surveys commissioned by SRG, 33% agreed with the statement: “devices like Blackberry chain you to work more than they liberate you.” On the other hand, 34% were neutral and...