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May 16
Among many factors, ease of use is what makes the iPad a fabulously successful product. At one point, the iPad registered as the fasted adopted consumer gadget in history. Sixty-seven million of them have been sold as of the end of March 2012. Human beings really love the iPad. But apparently other life forms here on Earth favor the iPad too.
Recent technology advances by the military has led to the increased use of aerial drones, which are basically mini airplanes, sans a pilot. It’s a remarkable technology achievement — the stuff of science fiction movies only a decade or so ago, but now reality. We will all begin to see more of these aerial drones because they are increasingly now used in civilian applications, including monitoring and law enforcement.
This growing use of pilotless planes got me to thinking — where will the removal of onboard human control of a vehicle lead us to next?
Apr 30
Public libraries are among the longstanding public institutions most threatened to be left behind by a digital information revolution, now decades-long in the running, that shows no signs of abating. Rather than fighting against the tide, the oldest library system in the country is making a concerted effort to change and may be charting a path for others to follow.
Apr 24
One of the more interesting innovations in televisions these days is the concept of connected TVs. Sometimes referred to as Smart TVs, these new entertainment hubs connect your TV to the Internet and open a new world of entertainment options. Most TV manufacturers, including Samsung, Sony, LG, and Panasonic all have connected TV models, which tend to be slightly more expensive than traditional sets.
Apr 13
Many localities have seen pay phones virtually disappear. As most of us now carry around a cellphone, the need for pay phones has diminished. Like many telecommunications products, pay phones are too now evolving and we may be seeing the future of them on display in New York.
Apr 9
Like many institutions before it including, schools, libraries, local governments, and others, churches are now beginning to embrace technology. Technology had gotten off to somewhat of a rough start in some churches. I’ve read about some churches going as far as employing cell phone jamming technology to prevent cell phone disruptions during church service. But as the Chicago Tribune points out, some churches are now more receptive to technology — even embracing it as a tool to help get out the gospel.
Mar 28
Like many past times of daily life, reading a book has been impacted by technology shifts and the Internet. Significantly so. The rise of electronic readers like the Amazon Kindle, or e-readers, is fundamentally shifting how we consume the printed word. And it’s not just e-readers. Smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets also are impacting how we read.
Mar 19
How often do you back up your computer data? Statistics say probably not often, with only 28% of people backing up their data at least monthly. With the growing importance of our digital life, backing up your computer data becomes increasingly important. With that in mind, World Back-Up Day has been invented for the purpose of raising awareness around the importance of data back-up.
Mar 8
Reboot. Ahhh, that pain-in-the-rear-end experience we all go through in today’s digital age. Your computer freezes up or crashes, leaving you only one option – reboot it. Rebooting used to be the sole domain of the personal computer and laptop. But now, you probably at some point have rebooted your cell phone, your tablet, maybe even your TV. Guess what may be next?
Mar 6
Judy Thorne Spreadborough is the winner in our February Facebook “like” drawing – Judy will receive a $50 credit on her Clear Creek Communications April 2012 bill. Thank you to all of our friends and customers for liking us on Facebook – keep “liking” us for a chance to win in March! Read more
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