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Do You Want RFID in Your Mobile Phone?

by Smithee on June 26, 2009. Consumer 2 comments.

Håkan Djuphammar, VP of Systems Architecture for Ericsson, made a prediction recently that all new mobile phones sold after Summer 2010 would have two-way RFID chips in them that would allow them to act as a tag or a reader. If what you just read sounds like technobabble, watch this short news excerpt to get up ... Continue reading this article…

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Telemarketers Can’t Talk to the Dead

by Smithee on August 21, 2008. Tips 8 comments.

I was speaking with a co-worker who used to be a telemarketer, and she told me that if I’m ever again harassed by any strangers on the phone trying to sell me things I don’t need, I should just say, “Mark me down as deceased.” You don’t even have to pretend to be a different ... Continue reading this article…

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How Much The iPhone 3G Really Costs You

by Flexo on June 11, 2008. Consumer 23 comments.

For techies, particularly those who like Apple products, the new iPhone 3G is starting to look nice. The current iPhone already has a mess of cool features, but Apple’s adding speed, GPS, support for Exchange, and many other features to attract new consumers, particularly business consumers. Most importantly, the price for the entry level iPhone ... Continue reading this article…

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