Tag: culture

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.

Nata Village

It has been over six months since I first heard about Nata Village. A vlog by world traveller and producer Jon Rawlison on Rocketboom first gave me notice about this village in Botswana that is struggling with AIDS. Jon setup a blog that allowed the AIDS education and prevention efforts in this small village to reach the global community. The Internet can be used for good and bad. This is one of many examples of good.

The blog has regular updates and photos from the village. Donations for the work in Nata can also be made on the site.

Teens say E-mail is for old people

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.