Shake, rattle and roll
Movie theaters are installing new technology which moves the audience’s seats in perfect sync with the onscreen action. D-BOX Motion Code uses programmed motion effects embedded and specially programmed for each film, which are sent to a motion generating system integrated in a platform or a seat. While audience members experience motion during action sequences, the seats remain still during quieter scenes. The seats come equipped with adjustable settings so individuals can customize the experience. The goal is to make the moviegoer feel as if he is a part of the film.
Free calls worldwide
Today, Witel Corp (witel.com) launches a new mobile phone service that will enable virtually anyone in the world to make and receive free calls. Witel’s global mobile phone service and its Jetter Wi-Fi phone allows free mobile phone calls without the need for a computer or a dedicated Internet connection. All that's required is a Witel Jetter phone priced at $59.99.
The Jetter Wi-Fi phone looks and feels like a normal mobile phone except that unlike traditional phones the Jetter routes calls over Wi-Fi networks as opposed to conventional mobile phone networks. This means that Witel users can be anywhere in the world and place free calls.
Bluetooth improves health
More personal health and fitness devices including heart rate monitors and watches will soon offer wireless connectivity through Bluetooth technology. Continua Health Alliance, an industry coalition of health care and technology companies charged with establishing a system of interoperable personal telehealth solutions, named Bluetooth technology as its choice for wireless technology within health and fitness devices.
Chosen over several other wireless technologies after a rigorous 10-month review process, Bluetooth technology was selected to enable low power mobile devices such as activity monitors and oxygenation sensors to be used to keep tabs on a user’s health and fitness levels. This selection means that consumers should see a wider array of Bluetooth personal telehealth devices hit the market by next year.
Solar makes this phone green
No need for a charger with Samsung’s new solar-powered handset. Called the “Crest Solar,” the Samsung E1107 has a solar cell on the back of the handset. For every hour that the phone soaks up sun, the solar cell generates enough power in its 800mAh battery for ten minutes of talk time.
The phone also charges with electricity because it would take 40 hours to charge the phone fully for 12-hour long talk time. Nevertheless it’s great in an emergency or if you’re frequently away from a charging source.
The Solar Crest is eco-friendly in that it's made from recycled materials and is free from noxious substances such as beryllium and phthalates. The phone is dual band 900/1800 Mhz. It also has an FM radio, a 1.52-inch CSTN display, MP3 ring tones, and embedded games. The phone can be used as a flashlight, but that’s probably not ideal if you are recharging with solar power.
There’s also a fake call feature which can give the user an exit when needed. Even if you usually use a fancier phone this is a great phone for a day at the beach or a vacation. The Samsung E1107 is priced at just $59.