cell phones

With the announcement of broadband internet services on airlines, some people speculated that voice over internet protocol (VoIP) calls would follow quickly. Congress has banned the use of cell phones during flights. However, there were other people (myself among them) that thought that VoIP would not be a strong alternative.
The reason [...]

Intel has demonstrated a working model for wireless transmitted electricity. One of the major concerns is security:
“…”The trick with wireless power is not can you do it; it’s can you do it safely and efficiently,” Intel researcher Josh Smith said in an online video explaining the breakthrough.
“It turns out the human body is not [...]

American Airlines has added another income source. It is offering broadband service:
“…For $12.95, passengers on AA flights using its Boeing 767-200 will be able to surf the Net, check e-mail, instant message and access corporate VPN accounts using the system by Aircell LLC.
The ground-based system – called GoGo – won’t enable any voice-based [...]

Although in-flight cell phone calls may be banned, there will be wi-fi on Delta Airlines’ domestic service. Of course, there is a fee and it becomes another revenue generating service for the airlines:
“…Atlanta-based Delta announced Tuesday it is adding broadband wi-fi access on its domestic fleet, allowing passengers with wi-fi enabled laptops and other [...]

When my grandmother had her first cell phone, she would dial in the number and then wait. And she would wait. Then she would remember to hit the ’send’ button and connect the call. When the family talked to her, we would tease her and remind her to call and hit the [...]

It is going to be a bit confusing for the international traveller. In Europe, cell phone use in flight is allowed. The United States Congress, however, has banned similar cell phone use:
“…the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved by voice vote a bill that would make the current Federal Aviation Administration and Federal [...]

Washington State has a law that prohibits certain means of using a cell phone while driving a vehicle:
“…The law requires drivers to use “hands-free” devices such as a Bluetooth headset or speakerphone if they’re talking on the phone while behind the wheel. It’s also legal to talk into your phone as long as you’re holding [...]

California joins other states in having cell phone legislation:
“SAN FRANCISCO — On July 1, California will become the largest state to ban unlimited cellphone use by drivers. The law prohibits drivers under 18 from talking on the phone, and it requires older drivers to use a hands-free headset.”
link: More states say cellphones and driving [...]

The focus groups must tell Chrysler that there is a demand. Being in the car would not be a barrier to being connected to the internet:
“…The UConnect Web system Chrysler will unveil Thursday — and introduce next year — marks the start of the dot-car era and puts Chrysler in front of BMW in [...]