Showing posts with label Android. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Android. Show all posts

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Flush with your smartphone: Toilets get Bluetooth

Life keeps getting better and better everyday, thanks to technology and the creative minds of a few. Google has made a significant impact in the lives of so many with its Android operating system and the opportunities provided is simply endless.

Japan already has the market cornered on fancy toilets, but there's always room for more potty innovations. A new line of toilets from Lixil will soon turn smartphones into commode controllers. The Satis toilets are set for release in early 2013. Through the magic of Bluetooth and an accompanying Android app, users will have minute control over these high-tech privies.

The app can trigger a lifting of the toilet seat or a flush if you've forgotten (or don't want to touch the flusher). According to the promo video, it looks like the app can also control an extending bidet feature that looks absolutely frightening.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Motorola Razr Maxx HD - An ideal phone for IT

Jack Wallen takes a look at some of the pros and cons of the Motorola Razr Maxx HD and explains why he thinks this smartphone would be a good choice for IT pros.



Since the release of the Samsung Galaxy S III, I have enjoyed a newer, higher bar with which to compare all other phones. The Motorola Razr Maxx HD does get seriously near that bar and even offers a few bits that might entice IT pros to choose it over other smartphones.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Android Tablet becomes phone - turn your Android tablet into a phone with GrooVe IP

Preface - Step by step guide on how to turn your Android tablet into a phone with the help of the GrooVe IP application.


The biggest difference between the Android phone and the Android tablet (other than size) is the ability to make phone calls. However, there are a variety of video calling apps on the market. Everyone knows Skype, but when your Android device is already seamlessly integrated with Google, why not take advantage of Google Voice? With the help of GrooVe IP, your Android tablet can use your Google Voice number as if it were a VoIP phone.