Tech Talk
The Case for the Intranet of Things and the Smart Home
The following thoughts come from Kai Kreuzer. He raises a good point when he questions what it all really means when people discuss the “Internet of Things” or, as he makes a great case for, the Intranet of Things. In other words, many of us want our home and office technology to be networked and…
Hotel Wireless Access is Top Demand of Guests
Hotel wireless access is the top customer demand of guests in their rooms and throughout the hotel properties, according to a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) in April 2013. This survey includes responses from 500 North American hotel guests, including business and recreational travelers. KEY FACTS 90…
Apple’s Tim Cook On Why The Nike+ FuelBand Works And Google Glass Doesn’t
As the future of wearable wireless technology slowly reveals itself, it is interesting to see how everyone has different views on what form it should take. One of the big takeaways from the All Things D conference was the interview with Apple’s Tim Cook who had some specific observations when it came to wearing a…
Jabra adds headset support for Siemens’ OpenScape
Here’s a development that we here at QTOOTH have been hoping for for sometime: more seamless switching between devices on our Bluetooth devices. Wireless device maker Jabra and Siemens’ Enterprise Communications arm seek to solve this by partnering to support the latter’s OpenScape Mobile Call Swipe feature, which allows you to switch devices without losing…
BRCK – Your Backup Generator for the Internet.
Found this story through GOOD Magazine and their excellent daily email newsletter. BRCK – the easiest, most reliable way to connect to the internet, anywhere in the world, even when you don’t have electricity. Here is Their Story Anyone who has worked in the field — or anyplace far from the world’s most wired urban…
What is the Difference Between Bluetooth Technology & Wi-Fi?
What is the difference between Bluetooth technology and Wi-Fi? What is Wi-Fi®? Is it the same as Bluetooth technology? Wi-Fi is short for “Wireless Fidelity” – a user-friendly nickname for devices that have been certified by an industry group called the Wi-Fi Alliance. Bluetooth technology is built into electronic gadgets and allows them to connect…