For all you iPhone users, you’ll be happy to know there are plans for the release of a free operating system version upgrade this summer, which promises to offer increased functionality. As a relatively recent convert to the iPhone minions, I am keeping a watchful eye on what the new OS is about. I love a lot [...]
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The Magic of MagicJack
Posted in 1, Tech gadgets and software, tagged Magic Jack, MagicJack, Personal Gadgets, Technology Review on March 20, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Before I begin launching into this post, let me say I am very aware of the myriad “Proceed-with- Caution” reviews on the product called MagicJack; a relative newcomer in the world of VoIP phone companies which offers extremely cheap phone service using your existing Internet connection. This is the story of my journey to explore using it [...]
Load Balancers Not Just for Network Servers: Newly Reopened 35W Bridge in Minneapolis Uses Latest Technologies
Posted in 1, Innovation, My own jibber jabber, tagged 35W bridge collapse, 35W bridge reopening, Flatiron Constructors, technology used in 35W bridge on September 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It was just over a year ago when I began this blog and wrote about the collapse of Minneapolis’ I-35W bridge. I focused that post on the city-enabled wireless technology deployed within hours of the collapse, aiding communications to and among first responders (since the cellular networks were overloaded), and proivding an avenue for real-time sharing of information and videos with the [...]






