Ford Turns Its New Cars Into Virtual Computers

Sunday, 29. May 2011

Ford Motor Company of Argentina

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Another step closer to the combined car and computer. Ford’s new Focus will allow you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot in your car by using the 3G connection from a smartphone. Ford’s SYNC system accesses a phone’s signal via Bluetooth and shares it with up to 5 compatible devices, simultaneously allowing them to surf the Internet. The set up, due to be Read more »

Graham Hill’s Gadget Of The Week Stops You Forgetting Your Mobile Phone

Saturday, 21. August 2010

Mobile Phone showing multimedia options
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This week’s gadget of the week is for those that rely on their mobile phones but have a habit of dashing out without it and realising half way to their destination that they are without their precious phone. The device called a Bringrr links in with the phone through a Bluetooth connection whilst connected to the car’s lighter socket. When you turn on the ignition the Bringrr searches for the phone, if it finds it the Read more »

Work Pressure Can Kill Employees

Tuesday, 17. February 2009

There has been a marked increase in the number of drivers talking on mobile phones whilst driving. The reason has been put down to increased work pressure by employers on employees who fear that missing critical calls or failing to call back customers could cost the company orders. The employees are doing it, even though they know it’s illegal, because they also need the commission. The sad fact is that Read more »