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Do You Sleep With Your Cellphone?
9/9/2010
We may not need a new research report to prove Americans are increasingly glued to their cellphones, but alas, we have one anyway. The latest research report released last week by the Pew Research Center, www.pewinternet.org, provides an interesting update on the ripe mobile-technology marketplace, including some stats not oft reported.
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Are TVs and Smartphones the Future of the Internet?
9/8/2010
The days of the personal computer as the main gateway to the Internet are numbered, as new categories of connected devices show enormous potential. Two of these market segments—smartphones and connected TVs—could be set to change the way we access information and entertainment.
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Factoring Location into Advertising
9/7/2010
As consumers, we are exposed to literally thousands of advertisements each day. Whether it’s through ads on television or radio, billboards on the side of the road, or even subtle product placements all around us, advertising has become engrained into our daily rituals.
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Public and Private Sectors Push for Smarter Homes
9/3/2010
Many consumers still live in the dark when it comes to knowing where, when, and at what rate they consume energy in their homes. Though smart meters have caught on in some communities, and are even becoming the new norm in progressive cities across the nation, most Americans continue to take a wait-and-see-what-the-bill-says approach to energy management.
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Realtime Tracking at the Tour de France
9/2/2010
Thousands of races and cycling competitions are held throughout the world each year, many of which are only familiar to avid cyclists. But one race that just about everyone has heard of is the Tour de France. For more than 100 years, thousands of riders participate in the Tour, which is watched by millions of fans from all over the globe.
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Look Out: Falling Prices on Ereaders
9/1/2010
As we head into autumn, the connected devices market is seeing steady drops in pricing. Just this week, Borders, www.borders.com, announced price cuts for the Kobo and Aluratek ereaders, and Roku, www.roku.com, dropped the prices for its video set-top boxes. Amazon.com also recently cut the price of the Kindle, ushering in an ereader price war that shows no signs of slowing down.
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SYNC to the Next Level
8/31/2010
Kicking the tires on a new car these days? If so, Ford wants you to put in-vehicle connectivity on your list of requirements in a new car or truck. The automaker has already had an impact on the market with its Ford SYNC in-vehicle system, and it is now introducing a new in-vehicle system on select 2011 models that could take this platform to a new level.
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Which Way Are PNDs Headed?
8/30/2010
There are a number of different options available on the market right now for navigation. Some consumers take advantage of the enhanced capabilities of smartphones, others prefer the navigation systems that come pre-installed in their vehicles, and some depend on a PND (personal navigation device) to get them where they need to go.
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Connected Devices’ Summer Surge
8/27/2010
It has been an exciting summer in the connected-device world, and there is no doubt it will intensify as we near the 2010 holiday season. Just this month, we’ve seen hints of tantalizing tablets, new technology, location-based apps, hybrid devices, and promising patents. And just this week, a new ereader is off to a roaring start and one of America’s foremost retailers is rolling out a major overhaul of its consumer-electronics division.
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Worry Less with Connected Healthcare
8/26/2010
Most consumers have at least some concern for their own health and wellbeing from time to time. This is evident by the many advertisements we see every day for healthy foods, gym memberships, as well as late night infomercials for fitness equipment. However, as important as health may be to the average consumer, sometimes it comes second to the safety and health of a loved one.
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Ereaders that Talk
8/25/2010
Now that we can read most any book anytime via an ereader download, it’s not surprising that listening to books wasn’t far behind. The upcoming Blio eReader Software is touting its ability to read almost any content to users in a natural-sounding voice.
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Free Wi-Fi: The Key to Connect?
8/24/2010
As the world heads toward a state of ‘always-on’ connectivity, many forward-thinking retailers and other businesses are meeting the public half way by offering free Wi-Fi.
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The Coming Waves of Connected Devices
8/23/2010
One look at the market for connected devices and it seems as though connectivity is no longer just considered to be an added luxury for consumers; it has become a requirement. Consumers want Internet connectivity everywhere; they want it in their cars, on their digital photo frames, in their cell phones, and for some, even their dog’s collar.
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Best Buy Puts Some ‘Kick’ in Shopping Experience
8/20/2010
Consumers turn to Best Buy, www.bestbuy.com, for the latest in electronics, gadgets, and emerging devices. And now more than ever, this trendsetting retailer is working to become a leading force in the M2M/connected-device marketplace not only in its product and service offerings, but also in its retail shopping experience.
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