Twitter is now being used as a dating tool in "Flitter" events, in which users of the social networking site congregate and connect with those they are attracted to via their mobiles and Blackberries.

This does seem to be a convoluted approach. I mean, they are in the same place as other single people. Why not just cut to the chase and go up and talk to them directly?
 
 
A customizable sex robot has been unveiled in Las Vegas. While this synthetic female companion isn't that sophisticated, it certainly is a huge advance on the blow-up doll! And with digital technology now so advanced that it can make cinematic creations seem truly life-like - for instance in the mind blowing movie Avatar - it seems only a matter of time before these sex robots reach a level of realism close to that envisaged in science fiction films and novels.
 
 
There must be countless people using Twitter for sexual purposes - either trying to meet others for sex, or trying to make money from those wanting to meet others for sex!

But there's one bloke who's combined Twitter and sex in a totally unique and very mischievous way: He's rigged up a newlyweds' bed so that it posts a Twitter update every time they make love.

The prankster remains anonymous. But I suspect that if he becomes known - which is a possibility - the media interest that will inevitably follow could be a source of deep regret for him. Needless to say, if the newlyweds are identified they'll be absolutely livid about it!
 
 
The idea of sex with robots has often been used in science fiction. But it looks like it won't be long before it will be a reality.

This is the view of computer programming expert named David Levy Loebner, who has written a book called Love and Sex with Robots. He believes "the sex robot will happen fairly soon". He thinks it might save the adult entertainment industry, which has lost much of its revenue because of the internet making so much of its product completely free to access.