While forces of nature have caused great devastation and loss in Japan, technology has shown its value throughout the tragedy. Both those affected by the earthquake and tsunami and distant friends and family have turned to Facebook, Twitter, and other social media tools to contact each other. During trying times such as these, the benefits of such technology are readily apparent.
I personally learned about one case of technology bringing comfort to a family during the initial natural disaster. TekTrak , a company which I had profiled three months ago, was able to help ease the worries of one
Archives for Cell Phones
The Blurry Line
by Jacob P. March 15th, 2011 | Apple, Cell Phones, Computers
Today, the line between computer and cell phone is so blurry, it may no longer exist. There are many new combo devices changing the game.
Steven Colbert said, "If you've got an iPhone already, a lot of (the iPad) will be very familiar to you. The same touch screen technology. The same apps. And just like the iPhone, you can't make calls with it." I'm afraid he is now wrong.
With the release of the iPad 2, the newest calling feature, the Facetime camera, became accessible. Now, much like the fourth generation iPod touch and the iPhone 4, you can video
Steven Colbert said, "If you've got an iPhone already, a lot of (the iPad) will be very familiar to you. The same touch screen technology. The same apps. And just like the iPhone, you can't make calls with it." I'm afraid he is now wrong.
With the release of the iPad 2, the newest calling feature, the Facetime camera, became accessible. Now, much like the fourth generation iPod touch and the iPhone 4, you can video
Cell Phone Carriers
by Jacob P. February 18th, 2011 | Apple, Cell Phones, Communications, Company Profiles
In the cell phone world, one of the greatest debates is not around the phones themselves, but rather the carriers they are on. Each person has a preference, and the opinions and arguments fly like arrows.
I personally am on T Mobile, but there are many other options. There are many networks, but I will focus on the big four: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint. These four have nationwide service and a collective 393.2 million users worldwide. These networks have their own ups and downs, making each one good for different situations.
I personally am on T Mobile, but there are many other options. There are many networks, but I will focus on the big four: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint. These four have nationwide service and a collective 393.2 million users worldwide. These networks have their own ups and downs, making each one good for different situations.
- Verizon Wireless: the largest provider within the U.S. alone,
Death of the Home Phone
by Jacob P. January 21st, 2011 | Apple, Apps, Cell Phones, Computers, Cyber Culture
Now that the cell phone has become such a practical and commonplace item, the home phone's use is quickly disappearing. Many people are doing away with them, or simply not using it. With this shift in household technology, what may replace the home phone?
In my house, we don't have a home phone. Every member of the household has a cell phone, making the home phone impractical. Why pay for a land line if no one would use, right? We have a back up land line, but it is never plugged in. We still appear to be the relative "crust"
In my house, we don't have a home phone. Every member of the household has a cell phone, making the home phone impractical. Why pay for a land line if no one would use, right? We have a back up land line, but it is never plugged in. We still appear to be the relative "crust"
tektrak
by MPK December 17th, 2010 | Apps, Cell Phones
I am one of the lucky few who has never lost her cell phone, except within my house. My husband, however, has left his in a cab more than once. That feeling of knowing your phone, and all of the data you store on it, could be in the hands of someone else is quite unnerving. Thankfully, there is a new app that can help in those times of desperation, tektrak.
tektrak is the creation of a Los Angeles based company. It works via a unique application that allows phone owners to pinpoint the exact location of their phone. Using
tektrak is the creation of a Los Angeles based company. It works via a unique application that allows phone owners to pinpoint the exact location of their phone. Using
