Science: A Question

Science is a way of thinking about the Universe in terms of measurable and empirical evidence, ergo science is also a method of testing the same. It seems as though people lost track of what science really is. For example, it is not an ideology or a religion, nor an orthodoxy. Science is not an academic oligarchy, or the prestige of residency. Sometimes we need to get back to the basics. It all begins with a question, a curiosity. Then we follow the evidence. And it has to be an endless cycle where the information is always growing. In mobile application development, it is always changing and improving. This is what makes AB Soft different from the rest. They never stop trying to improve their products and it is a constant cycle of questions.

Wireless and No Batteries

As far as the great tech stories go, this makes the top of the list. Some engineers at the University of Washington have managed to create several such devices, allowing users to interact or communicate with each other battery-free by repurposing existing radio signals. It’s called ambient backscatter, a technique whereby a device appropriates wireless signals already bouncing around in the atmosphere and uses them both as a power source and a way to communicate with other devices. Ambient backscattering has similarities to RFID, but differs in that it doesn’t require a high-power signal source, has a relatively small footprint and can communicate device-to-device — unlike RFID, where tags have no ability to detect each others’ existence. This could mean great things for internet phones and communication services. Just imagine have this technology in clothing or vehicles. Where else you apply this type of tech?

Back To School Tech

With the end of August looming, there are plenty of sales going on for different back to school supplies. This can get very costly in terms of tech and all the mobile applications as well as either print or digital books. If your budget is fairly tight, you can always consider a laptop for $200. You shouldn’t expect much from a $200 laptop, but for a $200 laptop, Acer’s C7 Chromebook is a pleasant surprise. For starters, this is a Chromebook. It doesn’t run Mac or Windows; it runs Google’s web-based operating system, called Chrome OS. You’ll be dealing with Google’s Chrome web browser 99% of the time, so you’ll want to be surrounded by reliable Wi-Fi access, which shouldn’t be a problem at a college campus. For basic tasks, the system runs smoothly in light of the meager hardware setup (Celeron processor, two gigabytes of RAM, 16 gigabytes of flash storage). You won’t be able to install traditional programs on this machine such as iTunes or Microsoft Office, so keep that in mind. What you can do is get on the internet and work in a web browser. Instead of Microsoft Office, you’ll use Google Docs. If you need a machine for surfing the internet, taking notes and writing papers, and you’re on a budget, this machine is absolutely worth a look.

Your Word

In the end, all you ever have is your word. Nothing else will matter if your word means absolutely nothing. No matter what communication service you may choose to use, your word better carry weight. I am sure that you have experienced being lied to and told one or two. One of the things that really gets to me is if people make promises and then do not follow through, which is very close to lying. I mean if you lie several times, people will quit trusting you and/or believing in you. When you are treated like that, imagine trying to function further. This is the same idea that you need to have when running a business. If you are trying to get customers to buy your products or services, make sure that they are getting their money's worth and not getting ripped off because in the technology age, business are becoming more transparent. This means that people can look up a business within seconds and see the type of reputation that it has.

Surveillance of Phones

When Snowden leaked the information about the government collecting phone service data, was anyone really that surprised? Hasn't everyone already assumed this? Everything we do in the digital realm -- from surfing the Web to sending an e-mail to conducting a credit card transaction to, yes, making a phone call -- creates a data trail. And if that trail exists, chances are someone is using it -- or will be soon enough. Big data analysis works by identifying patterns and anomalies in our behavior. Nobody cares about the reasons why certain people do certain things. They only need to be able to predict the future. As those of us that had exposure to statistics, you will know that to spot the anomalies, there needs to be a good database of information. The silver lining in all of this is the fact that the transparency can go both ways. The digital trail of the government or businesses are just as transparent as the public's records. Just something to keep in mind.

Next Steps in the Mobile Phone Market

The market of mobile phones is pretty saturated and more or less bursting at the seams. With all the amazing technology available, the question that potential customers will be asking themselves is not whether they like the screen or operating system but whether it is compatible with all the other existing gadgets such as the car and the TV. Phone services are also straying away from the old fashion land line as it is seem by the fact that many people actually just get rid of that service at their homes. The first wave was seen by the smartwatches. Many of the big companies will be rolling out with the watches in the coming year and they will act as an extension of the phone. Car and home integration are going to be soon to follow. For example, iOS 7 is going to have car connectivity options. What are your thoughts on the shift in the mobile market.

How Much Time Do You Spend On Your Phone?

A study that explored how people use their smartphones and just how much time is spent on them. It was found that people spend about an hour on their phones a day on average. Most of that time is spent communicating for talking taking up the most time, followed by texting and emailing. With all the new app development and the world becoming more mobile, I am sure that number is actually much higher. How much time do you spend on your phone? I have gone on this rant before but I think that it doesn't hurt to be repeated. We sometimes need a break from our technology and phones in order to be able to see the world for what it truly is. I know you know that person that records a whole concert on their phone and does not even watch it in real time. Seriously, when was the last time you had dinner or lunch with someone that you have not seen in a while without whipping that phone out? You should try it. It might surprise you what you will find out.