Tech article 4/29

Android Video Chat

Android users will be able to video and voice chat with any Google Talk contact using Android devices or Google Talk and Gmail.  This will be able to be done on smartphones and tablets.  The features will work of standard 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi Connections.  Video Chat via Google Talk will be available to Android 2.3 and higher devices soon.

Tech Article 4/15

Cisco Abandons Flip

Cisco decides to kill Flip and cut 550 employees.  Cisco is abandoning the Flip digital camera company, which was bought in March 2009 for nearly 6 million dollars.  As sales grow for smartphones with HD video cameras, there is no need for single-use devices.  Flip's sales grew last quarter grew 15% year-over-year, but Cisco expected them to grow 30%.  Cisco thought it was the right move to abandon Flip.

Podcasting

1. It is a device that allows you to record your voice for informational purpose.
2. A podcast is easier for people to access and it allows people to hear instead of read.
3. I have never created a podcast
4. Mac computer and Itunes
5.  A podcast for a sports report

Tech Article 4/8

The Dishmaker

Leonardo Bonanni has designed a device that makes and recycles plastic dishes in various shapes.  This Dishmaker which is the size of a regular dishwasher, can make plates, cups and bowls in approximately one minute each.  This device makes it easier for people to recycle their plastic dishes.