Google has created a way for Gmail users to make calls directly from their accounts. Calls to the U.S. are free through the rest of 2010, and the set-up is extremely fast and easy.
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Cell Phones
Voice recognition software can take the hassle out of scrolling through a long list of contacts for the one piece of information or phone number you need. That is, if you can get it to understand what you’re saying. Many of today’s standard voice recognition programs only work fairly well at best. Fortunately, as a New York Times blogger points out, there are a few steps you can take to improve the accuracy of this software.
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Meet the Modu Phone, the world’s lightest cell phone. It just landed in the UK, and is an intriguing change of pace to the larger, feature-laden smartphones on the market today. Just be careful not to step on it.
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It’s easy to see why some seniors might not care for the feature-heavy smartphones that have flooded the market as of late. Well, Martin Cooper, inventor of the first commercial cell phone, is on your side.
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Ever thought of checking your eyesight using your cellphone? Never have we, until we heard about Ramesh Raskar, an MIT Media Lab professor. He and his students developed a system that uses a cellphone screen, a small plastic device, and software to test vision that allows you to calculate eyeglass prescription on the go.
The geniuses at MIT have invented a way for consumers to obtain an accurate eyeglass prescriptions with little more than a smartphone and a $2 add-on accessory. Though the NETRA system is still being tested, if successful it could change the way we obtain eye exams and corrective lenses.
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Talking while driving just doesn’t put the driver’s safety at risk but also might have a negative consequence on interpersonal relationships. A recent study conducted by University of Minnesota professor Paul Rosenblatt outlines the problems with talking while driving. Is is safe to say that seniors who have trouble multitasking should pay particular attention to these conclusions.
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We want to update you on an interesting story to come out of San Francisco; the city recently voted to require all retailers to display the amount of radiation that each cellphone emits. While there isn’t conclusive evidence to suggest that cellphone radiation is dangerous, we think that this is still beneficial for seniors, who should ultimately take certain safety precuations.
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The RC46 clock radio by RCA is the perfect companion in the morning. This alarm clock rates high in all the major categories. Throw in its' affordability, and this is one of the better ones out there.
A simply snazzy alarm clock. The Electric Alarm Clock from Elgin gives you 7 different display colors to choose from.
The iC172 iPod dock alarm clock radio by Emerson features more than an iPod docking station. It features an integrated LCD projector which allows you to project the time in LARGE numerals onto your wall or ceiling. The large projected display is ideal for anyone who has poor vision or a difficult time seeing without the aid of eye glasses.
Wake to your docked iPod, the radio, or--if you must--a classic buzzer alarm. Whichever you choose, a gradual alarm feature gently raises the alarm volume, so it's not too jarring. Great options and features on a great alarm clock.
Newly designed for 2010 with a bigger display and bigger sound, the iP90 represents the latest in iHome's #1 clock radio franchise. Made to charge, play and wake to iPhone/iPod, it has many great features including a remote, AM/FM pre-sets, dual alarm, Time Sync, 7-5-2 alarm settings and more.
With a unique wedge design and silver case with a blue lens cover, the Sharp SPC019F Red LED Alarm Clock with a Wedge Style Case will add a dash of color and flair to your bedside table. A red 0.6-inch LED display ensures that you'll always know exactly what time it is, and an alarm with a snooze feature means that you can catch a few extra winks before starting your day.
