NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The average smartphone outperforms the laptop computer of the previous decade. It's true: the employees of tomorrow may not have laptops or PCs. The new realm of net-enabled personal communications devices will cut down on the need for many employees to have an expensive-to-maintain PC or laptop. FYI: it doesn't work over 3G.)

Work 97

Work Nonprofit Second Life Grant 97

NTEN

DECEMBER 21, 2011

In the four years that I’ve been responsible for planning and negotiating conference A/V and other technology expenses for NCFR, I’ve had my eye on mobile broadband as a potential lower-cost alternative for providing internet access. The feedback from our post-conference survey told me a few other things, but more about that in a bit.

Case Study 89

Case Study Internet Mobile Studies 89

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 3, 2007

Who would set their sights on these mundane aspects of human experience, things that recede into the background, given the glitzy alternative of commercial games? The goal isn't to have fun as much as to pass the time--and games can fill that role as easily as books, ipods, or dropped cell calls. And really, is it very surprising?

Fun 20

Fun Game Museum Movie 20

Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Skeptics doubted the iPod in 2001 , but it went on to help revolutionize how people consume music and audio content. The fact that nine manufacturers are currently developing iPad alternatives is evidence that the industry is taking this tablet thing pretty seriously. So, clearly, tablet computing is coming, ready or not.

Nonprofit 78

Nonprofit Laptop Audio Interaction 78