Category: Just for fun

More than 15% of people carry two wireless phones

by  on  in Around the world, Just for fun, Reinventing the enterprise, Technology trends

Some stats in from In-Stat says that more than 15% of people carry two wireless phones. There are many reasons for this, but the likely one is separating your business from personal life.

ZDNet also reports that many still carry two devices that could be merged:

  • 80% of camera phone users also carry a digital camera  
  • 75% of smartphone users also carry a PDA
  • 50% of users of multimedia phones also carry their MP3 player

From this one can deduce two important facts. First devices designed for a special purpose still are the preferred choice. Second, the hype about smartphones taking over the PDA has not yet turned users into converts.

Teens say E-mail is for old people

by  on  in Just for fun, Reinventing the enterprise, Technology trends

Businesses need to adapt the new communication tools that are available today. Email is still the primary method to communicate with their customers, but change is constant.

Arstechnica is reporting that teens prefer using real-time and community communication tool rather than email. Teens say e-mail is for old people. This shift is slow but needs to be watched.

Red Wine Can Prevent Stroke (in Mice)!

by  on  in Healthy living, Just for fun

A glass or two of red wine can help reduce damage from a stroke (at least in mice)! Reuters reports that mice feed resveratrol, found in red grape skins and seeds, suffered less brain damage than those that did not.

Still not sure if this extends to humans, but Europeans have long enjoyed a glass of wine with a meal.  

Original source: Reuters

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.