Internet Gadgets Play a Key Role in People’s Lives
Posted by Dave Lowe on Friday, July 2, 2010 · 
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A recent survey conducted by Burst Media found people are becoming more dependent on Internet-connected gadgets like smartphones, PDAs and electronic netbooks to interact with friends, make decisions regarding purchases, engage in online research and react to advertising messages. The survey reached 1,768 online, U.S. respondents age 18 and over.
Key findings from the report indicate: more than 25% of the respondents feel completely disconnected if they are not online for over a week or more, three out of five (61%) respondents use their gadget to browse Web content at least daily, and the vast majority of respondents believe new technology significantly impacts their daily life. Read more
RCA Demos WiFi Smartphone Charger
Posted by Jesse Ward on Friday, January 22, 2010 · (1) ·
RCA recently demonstrated a prototype of its Wi-Fi Hotspot Power Harvester device called Airnergy. (See the video after the jump.) It’s designed to convert WiFi signals into DC power for charging small wireless devices such as smartphones. The idea is that as long as you are within range of a WiFi network, you could charge your phone.
The Airnergy is about 2 in. by 3 in. in size and is expected to sell for $39-$49 this summer. RCA is working on a smaller version that would substitute for a battery inside a handheld device and would sell for around $59. That smaller version might ship in 2011, according to a demonstration at the 2010 International CES. Read more
VOTW: Motorola’s Droid
Posted by Jesse Ward on Monday, November 9, 2009 · ·
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