Author: Witzke

Gmail VoiceMail label is invalid

by  on  in google

I was trying to create a new label called VoiceMail in Gmail and it was rejected as invalid. This must be a system restricted label.

Could this be a sign that Google has some plans for telephony or a voice mail service? Will it connect with Google Talk?

Update: It looks like several others have found this in the code and have written about it Garett Rogers at ZDNET, Boris MannVancouver who’s also from Vancouver and Mathew Ingram from the Globe and Mail. We all know the Google calendar has arrived, but we are waiting for the some more integration to provide an online alternative to Office.

Paper phone – Have I seen this before?

by  on  in Uncategorized

Gizmodo reports on a concept for a paper phone that can be recycled. This concept comes from Yanko Design.

Paper PhoneI remember a number of years ago of another paper phone. This one was in the middle of a pizza menu. It included enough minutes and battery life to place an order.

There are other concepts and patents out for disposable, pre-paid cell phones. I just haven’t seen them on the shelves.

Open the door – but only so much

by  on  in Just for fun, Technology trends

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Gizmodo reports on a door that only opens just enough space to let a person through. Sensors determine how to far to open each section of the door.

This could be useful to stop bugs from getting into a rooom and reduce heat loss.

But a bigger benefit could be to prevent bystanders from peeking into a room when the door is opened.

Robert Scoble leaving Microsoft

by  on  in In the news

TechCrunch is reporting that Robert Scoble is leaving Microsoft. What a loss for Microsoft. Robert has been key in rebuilding Microsoft’s relationship with IT professionals of all stripes.

Here is his first post on the subject.