Body-wired headphones

headphones.jpgA new way to connect your headphones to a portable music player and other device carried with you has been developed by Sony’s research labs. The New Scientist reports on a new invention – Body-wired headphones.

I wonder what it would sound like when you shake hands.

More than 15% of people carry two wireless phones

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.

IBM Shortcuts – Wikis at work

IBM Shortcuts is a short weekly podcast that is easy to digest and targets consumers and business alike. They cover a variety of topics. I recent one covered wikis. If you haven’t heard about wikis or how you could use one in your business, then take quick listen to these two Shortcuts “How to use wikis at work” (part 1 and part 2).