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	<title>Infrared Technology</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 17:15:21 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[What are Far-Infrared Rays (FIR)? Simply put, far-infrared rays are light. They are a specific bandwidth of light that cannot be seen, but can be felt as heat. Specifically, FIR waves are light waves in the 5 to 15 micron range.
How are Far-Infrared Rays Different from Regular Light? Without special filters and lenses, Far-Infrared light cannot be seen by the naked eye&hellip;but it can be felt. Light waves transmit heat when they come in contact with any object &ndash; sunlight warms a window sill. FIR waves do the same, but they are able to penetrate the surface of most organic materials. When light from a regular heat lamp strikes a roasted chicken, the heat lamp raises the temperature of the skin of the chicken. Heat is then transferred to the interior meat by conduction. In contrast, energy from an FIR heat lamp will actually penetrate 1-1/2 to 2 inches into the chicken and heat the meat directly. For our purposes, this is the most important distinction between FIR waves and regular light.
What Are &ldquo;FIR&rdquo; Fabrics? FIR fabrics are regular fabrics such as cotton, polyester, or acrylics, whose fibers have been implanted with various metals or ceramic compounds such as platinum derivatives, or alumina and silica.
What Do FIR Fabrics Do? FIR fabrics were developed as part of the space program to help keep astronauts warm in the deep cold of space. By using multiple methods to store and generate heat energy, breathable FIR fabrics will quickly warm you when you are cold, but will allow excess heat to escape if and when you get too hot. Most standard heat therapy devices use only one method of generating heat. Breathable FIR fabrics simultaneously use the three primary means of heat conservation: Reflection, Insulation, and Emission.
Benefits and Applications: FIR wraps will reduce the concentrations of chemical compounds that build up in muscle tissue during strenuous exercise. FIR waves will provide heat directly to the deep tissues and joints where it can be most beneficial. Increased blood flow can enhance the body&rsquo;s natural cleansing and restorative abilities. FIR waves in the 5-15 micron range approximate the vibrational frequency of water, which frees various toxins being held by the body.
A Wealth of FIR Products: Saunas &ndash; also called Radiant Heat, is a form of energy that heats objects directly without heating the air in between. Infrared panels are used by hospitals to warm premature infants. The sun is the principle source of radiant energy.
Blankets, Mattress Pads, Hair Dryers, Car Seats, Wraps, Carpeting, Home Insulation, Shoe Inserts, Vests, Socks, Gloves
Benefits: Detoxifies and cleans the body of accumulated toxins; Stimulates increased blood circulation; Removes stress in comfortable warmth; Pain relief from arthritis, back pain, spasms, headaches; May be used for pre-activity &ldquo;warm up&rdquo;]]></description>
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	<title>What is Biotechnology</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 17:14:37 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The UN Convention on Biological Diversity states, &ldquo;Biotechnology is any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use&rdquo;. The OECD (the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development) defines biotechnology as &ldquo;&hellip;the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents&quot;. Thus, &ldquo;Biotechnology&rdquo; basically means using biology as the basis for a technology that is applied to research and product development in areas such as agriculture, food science, and medicine.
The Academic Standards for Science and Technology defines Biotechnology as the ways that humans apply biological concepts to produce products and provide services. This is very true if we consider a section of biotechnology in which the directed manipulation of organisms is used for the product of organic products such as beer, milk products, food etc.
Biotechnology had already been performed long before the term itself was coined, though on a very basic level. For example, man had already learnt the method of fermenting fruit juices to concoct alcoholic beverages during the period around 6000 BC. However, it was considered more of an art then. Biotechnology became a real science only about two decades ago when genes were found to contain information that would enable the synthesis of specific proteins. This was in the 1970s, when new advances in the field of molecular biology enabled scientists to easily transfer DNA - the chemical building blocks that specify the characteristics of living organisms - between more distantly related organisms.
Then in the mid-eighties and early-nineties, it was confirmed that the transformation or modification of the genetic structure of plants and animals was very possible. The introduction of &quot;Transgenic&quot; animals and plants also led to more resistance to disease and increased the rate of productivity etc. Modern biotechnology is also now more often than not associated with the use of genetically altered microorganisms such as E. coli or yeast for the production of substances like insulin or antibiotics. New innovative biotechnology application such as plant-made pharmaceuticals has also now been developed.
Sub-fields in Biotechnology:
Red Biotechnology is the use of genetically altered microorganisms for the production of substances like insulin, antibiotics, vitamins, vaccines and proteins for medical use, and is thus related to medical processes. Genomic manipulation is also an example of Red Biotechnology.
Biomanufacturing or White Biotechnology is emerging field within modern biotechnology which involves the designing of organisms such as moulds, yeasts or bacteria, and enzymes to produce certain useful chemicals, and is related to the industrial sector. It is also known as Grey Biotechnology.
Green Biotechnology or agricultural Biotechnology, like the name suggests, is the area of biotechnology involving applications to agriculture. This basically involves the genetic manipulation of plants and animals in order to create more productive, environmentally friendly, disease resistant species. An example of traditional agricultural biotechnology is the development of disease-resistant wheat varieties by cross-breeding different wheat types until the desired disease resistance variety is achieved.]]></description>
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	<title>Technology Acceptance Issues in Pakistan</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 17:13:47 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Technology, a term frequently used now-a-days which usually refers to a method or process that is made for facilitating people&rsquo;s work or to benefit them in their particular circumstances. Speaking of technology, we see that the term Information Technology is being very popular in almost every aspect of our lives. From E-shopping to E-Banking, we perform so many transactions daily which involves computer systems interactions somehow. Even when we make a phone call, it&rsquo;s log is maintained at the telephone department&rsquo;s database using an information system.
Information Technology is shaping itself as a backbone for the growth and development of our country. Government of Pakistan has launched its IT policy to keep pace with technologically developed countries. And some of the companies in Pakistan have enhanced their services by deploying information systems in their departments and providing their best to satisfy their customers. One good example is of &lsquo;Pakistan Post Company&rsquo;. In the past, this company was considered to be the slowest and unreliable source of delivering one&rsquo;s important documents and people used to send their documents using some private postal services which in their opinion was more reliable and fast. But now after the implementation of information systems technology, they are providing enquiry and reporting facilities relating to the movements of mail items, receptacles and dispatches and have enabled a web-based inquiry facility within time. In other words they have improved their overall operations and increased productivity. And they have joined the IT world to keep pace with the current market and their competitors.
Despite of all these benefits of Information Systems, there are still so many companies and organizations in Pakistan both in public and private sectors, that are still being operated manually. They are using the same old file-based system which makes processing very slow and inefficient at the operational level which also affects other levels of organization. At present, there are many reasons of not deploying Information systems even though they are beneficial. Reason of not deploying an information system is because some companies are running small businesses and they don&rsquo;t have more budget to deploy such systems.
In case of such organizations that can afford technological developments, the most important and significant issue is Technology Acceptance. And resistance to this issue becomes complex when examined in the light of how technology has been used in the past, how it may be seen as a tool of oppression, and how these experiences affect employees' emotions and attitudes about the proposed new technology in the workplace. For instance, in the year 1997, around 7,600 employees from United Bank Limited were retrenched mandatory on account of overstaffing of the bank and in order to achieve its objective of &quot;right sizing&quot; which in other words was the deployment of new technology which forced them to cut down the size of staff.
Talking about employees&rsquo; resistance to the technology, we find that such people who used to work manually get bothered by only thinking that how will it be possible for them to work on new systems. Some of such employees usually have a fear of losing their jobs by the introduction of this new technology as i have discussed above. Some people even think that if computers get introduced in our company then there will always be a check and balance of everything they do and they won&rsquo;t be able to hide anything fraudulent. Some employees belong to a category of people who have nothing good to say about anything. They always try to oppose anything new and are negative in nature. Therefore they oppose the deployment and usage of new technology even though it is beneficial for the company but in some cases not for them.
Therefore before the implementation of a new technology it must be kept in mind that the introduction of a new technology will have profound effects on the work lives of employees. New technology always affects the social organization of work, access to resources, formal and informal organizational structures, and companies&rsquo; control patterns. And to overcome such problems, there must be a firm strategy that ensures the employees that they will not lose their jobs. Secondly there should be an awareness about the technology to be introduced and training programs should be conducted that makes them enable to work with the new systems efficiently. The information technology should make employees feel comfortable and rather than fearing, they should feel confident by having the knowledge about new system.]]></description>
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	<title>Wireless Hidden Cameras</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 17:11:54 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Wireless Hidden Cameras have the great advantage that they are portable. They do not have electric wires which compel them to be hooked down at a particular place. They work on batteries; usually two 9-volt batteries are sufficient for their operation. Wireless hidden cams pick up images from their field of vision using lasers and then transmit them to a remote TV or computer monitor. They are made compatible with the screen using appropriate programs.
Clever disguises are used to conceal Wireless Hidden Cameras, because the success of the camera depends on its being hidden. The design of the camera can be as masterful as the maker decides. They can be tucked in table lamps or wall clocks. Sometimes they are camouflaged within paintings and mantelpiece curios. They can also be crafted into cell phones, wristwatches, pencil sharpeners, cigarette packets, suits, jackets and even buttons. The wireless technology makes the camera so versatile that some of them can be attached to almost any object.
Obviously, to fit in all these things, wireless cams have to be very small. They have miniature lenses, which are only a couple of millimeters in diameter, no larger than a pinhole. They use integrated circuits to record their images. The circuit of the camera is integrated on a board, which makes it very thin and easy to fit within any frame.
Wireless camera technology is ideal for people on the move. They can operate at distances of a few hundred feet, but some high-end wireless cams can transmit images up to 40 miles. They are designed to record images at different angles. They may have more than one channel to display different fields of view. Wireless cameras can display their images using laser sensors, or even use an adapter cable to be directly connected to a VCR or CPU.]]></description>
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	<title>The Facts About Wireless Laptops</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 17:09:20 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Laptops give you unbelievable portability for all of your computing needs, but as the need for communication grows more each day you need a computer that will keep you in touch. There are many options for portable computing. Laptops now come in many different sizes to match your specific needs. Large or small screens are the biggest factor affecting the size of a laptop. Extra options like media drives and larger batteries will add overall weight to laptops. The current trend for any traveler is to get the smallest computer that will get the job done. Airports have wireless internet access available, so a wireless network or wi-fi card is a good option. Large screens used to be popular but strict travel regulations have caused many people to get smaller screens. This will make the computer easier to deal with at security check points.
Major reasons for the trend in &ldquo;less is more&rdquo; with laptop computers, is that they have become simply more of a tool and less of a novelty. Most basic computers are very capable in running any business application and have the necessary options for general use. Basic laptops have also dropped in price dramatically. The options have become the expensive part as competition grows fierce to have the lowest priced computer available. People are now buying computers more frequently with less options because it is more cost effective that buying the newest technology.
Fast processors and large hard drives start out very expensive and quickly become standard features on basic laptops. You can keep more up to date by getting a new laptop every two years instead of getting the newest technology and trying to make it last for 4 years. Anyways, most laptops show a performance loss after about two years if the hard drive is not defragmented and formatted. It may not sound cheaper to buy a computer more often, but it also what you buy. Doing a little shopping around and assessing what you really need in a computer can save you the money that you need to buy one more often.]]></description>
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	<title>Going Wireless with Your Headphones</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 17:01:13 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[If you're looking for the latest in wireless headphones for your enjoyment and private listening, whether to TV, stereo, home entertainment such as theater, iTunes or Ipod, you might do well to look at the highly recommended Sennheiser RS 130 wireless headphones.
These state of the art wireless headphones provide an advanced communication via FM radio frequency. The result is clear sound with no background noise or static and nearly 500 feet of free movement. The headphones have terrific surround sound effects and weigh less than ten ounces. They are ergonomically designed to provide hours of comfort.
The features of the Sennheiser RS130 wireless headphones include a base station for the headphones that is attractive and stores the headphones whre they are not in use and also charges the batteries. Batteries are NiMH type, and their single charge keeps them going for 22 hours of your listening enjoyment. The wireless headphones base station has a 900 MHz high performance transmission, also wireless, that delivers a playback that is very impressive in its high fidelity capability. Its transmitters use Sennheiser's customized system of intelligent automated tuning. This seeks and then chooses the best of three channels from base to headset that are available for delivery of sound to the wireless headphones.
A music professional and online consumer music advocate reviewed the Sennheiser wireless headphones. He noted the worldwide acclaim of all Sennheiser audio products as well as its firm's state of the art designs and manufacture. He said that the Sennheiser RS 130 wireless headphones lived up to the Sennheiser quality reputation by delivering a high performance sound, as well as top notch value and ergonomically designed comfort.
He said that he tested the Sennheiser wireless headphones both inside and outside, in conjunction with his speaker system - a ZVOX 315 - and his iPod. The ZVOX 315, by the way, is a surround sound single box speaker system that uses a single cable to connect to an mp3, an iPos, portable music instrument or equipment, or a computer, TV, CD player, DVD, satellite or clock radio, game console or any other device that has a jack for headphones or an audio output of some sort.
He also used his iTunes from his laptop. What he found was that the Sennheiser RS 130 wireless headphones gave him unparalleled listening without any disruptive noise. His recommendation was that anyone who was looking for a set of wireless headphones for less than $200 to be used with their iPod, their iTunes, their TV, stereo, or home theater, didn't need to look anywhere else.]]></description>
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	<title>Insurance For All Your Gadgets</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 17:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Personalisation, Digitalisation, Mobilisation, these 3 words represent your life today. Here in the 21st century our lives have become more and more reliant on mobile items. As we go through our days, keeping a mental log of everything we have and where we have it becomes more and more difficult. It is inevitable that some things get lost. In fact as stated in a recent research &ldquo;Around 62,000 mobile phones were left in London taxis during the last six months. That's an average three phones per taxi, according to a survey of licensed London cabbies by the Taxi Newspaper and Pointsec Mobile Technologies. Absent minded and drunken travellers also forgot 4,000 laptops and 5,000 PDA&rsquo;s when exiting cabs&rdquo;.
Lost and found company, Want it Bak boast that they can give you an 80% chance of recovery. The service is based around the belief that most people are actually honest and will do the right thing if a method is offered to them. This feel good factor is enhanced by the added incentive of a reward for doing the right thing.
How does Want it Bak work? Simple. You purchase a range of security tags each with their own unique id number. You register them with Want it Bak and that&rsquo;s it. If you ever lose the item and someone finds it they contact Want it Bak directly using their website or their 0800 number and they arrange a courier to pick it up and return it to the owner for a small admin charge.
The &quot;Finders&quot; themselves are offered a basic reward of &pound;10 gift pack of Want it Bak Labels. Additionally the finders may also receive gift vouchers, shop discounts, trial packs and much more. Customers may also offer an optional CASH reward to Finders as a thank you to the person for taking the time to contact Want it Bak.
Like most things these days there are no guarantees of course, but just the knowledge that for a small price you can have an additional type of insurance that works when you need it to and at least have some chance of getting back your valuables or data.]]></description>
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	<title>Gift Ideas for Gadget Lovers</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 16:59:43 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[So what is considered a gadget? Is it a gizmo? Well, according to Webster's dictionary: a gadget is often a small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty. Do they really mean useless items that people have a lot of fun playing with? Sometimes! Futile or with a purpose, the gadgets below make perfect unique gifts no matter what the occasion. Gadget lovers will be going gaga!
Atomic Projection Clock: An amazing gift idea for any gadget guru. They'll feel like they've stepped into a warp zone with the time glowing all around them. It's a no glasses needed, no hassles self-setting way to gift them the gift of time. You can find these at any electronics store or online.
Lightning Detector: Gadget lovers rejoice! This is the mother of all gadgets! A lightning detector can track storm patterns and even report when a bolt is about to hit. Who needs storm chasing? All they need is a handheld lighting detector to send the weather man packing.
Robotic Pet: Okay. They don't want a dog, because they're too much work. Well, what if Fido required no water, no walking and no vet bills? Not possible? Think again. One of the hottest gadgets around is a life-like robotic dog. With full robotic motion, he makes authentic dog sounds and listens to voice commands. Complete lifelike animation! So, tell them you got them a dog as a present. Once they're done yelling, hand them over that electronic yapper. They'll love it!
Ambient Stock Orb: You better sit down for this one. An ambient stock orb is a glass lamp that glows various colors to indicate changes in the financial markets. If the market is calm, it will glow yellow; if it is up green, down red. No PC is required. That's right, no computer is necessary. It just sits there and does its thing via a wireless network. Kind of like a crystal ball.
Wireless Mail Alert: When waiting for an important piece of mail, we often make countless trips to the mail box. In the future, these can be averted with a wireless mail alerter. You gadget lover will do cartwheels! A sensor is placed inside a mail box and when the mail arrives, an indoor receiver chimes and flashes. How cool is that!
Wristwatch Television: The gadget lover can watch their favorite programs anywhere with this awesome gift. Built like a watch, transistor technology captures a crisp digital picture and gets great reception in areas with strong signals.
And on a practical note: All gadget lovers are forever in need of accessories. Batteries, cords, adapters, cases and more are almost always ideal gifts for any gadget lover.
Any one of these gifts is a high tech way to say happy gadgeting and enjoy!]]></description>
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	<title>Golf Gadgets: For The Golfers Who Have Everything</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 16:58:58 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Golf gadgets: Who wants them? Who needs them? These little devices come in as many shapes, sizes, and forms as there are stars in the universe. Unlike short-game training devices or swing aids they do not work directly on teaching you the proper techniques of the golf swing. However they are indeed incredibly creative in unexpected and very imaginative ways. They are made to make the crazy game of golf more fun, a lot less strenuous and simply easier to play.
It is for this reason that the avid golfer in the family can no longer go through any Christmas without receiving one accessory either in their stocking or under the tree. These golf gadgets have become somewhat of a phenomenon and even a tradition in some house holds be it good or bad.
For the golfer who is receiving these gifts it becomes a sheer reminder of how much they need to work on their games. To some it can even become and embarrassment to think that these little golf accessories can help improve their games. For others they give them a great little giggle when they see what some crazy fool has come with to help their golf swing.
Do we as golfers really need them? Some would say yes that these little golf gadgets are essential to improving their performance on the course. These golf addicts will go to every extreme and buy every little gadget out there because they feel that it will help. On the other hand, most of us know that there is no cure other than straight hard practice that nobody really wants to do let alone has time for.
Unfortunately most of the golf gadgets on the market are not perfect and have some sort of a defect or an annoying flaw. That is why most of them don&rsquo;t make it into widespread circulation and use. Having said that, there are a small number of good little gadgets out there that actually work!
These items include the suction cup on the grip of your putter that makes it easier to pickup your ball form the hole without bending over. Another good one that is almost essential to every player is the divot repair tool that can come in many shapes and styles. You also have the Brush-T that is said to make contact with the ball less inhibiting by making the tee flexible. One other must have for the average golfer is the groove cleaner to help remove the dirt from your clubs so you can hit a crisper shot. The most important thing to remember about these items is that they are mainly for fun. They&rsquo;re great to have and enjoy every time you play golf. There are so many golf gadgets out there in the market you just have to pick the ones you think are cool and simply try them!]]></description>
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	<title>Solar Gadgets - Gotta Love Them</title>
	<link>http://www.TheTechnologyPad.com/Gadgets/Solar-Gadgets-Gotta-Love-Them.html</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 16:58:15 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[It has been claimed that our nation is infatuated with a variety of things from civil rights to freedom. Bah! If we are honest, we will admit we are infatuated with gadgets.
Solar Gadgets &ndash; Gotta Love Them
Forget the oil addiction, our biggest weakness as a nation is we are fools for gadgets. If it peels an onion 56 different ways, we have to own it. Don&rsquo;t believe me? Ask yourself one question. When you go to a fair, how many gadgets do you end up bringing home? Be honest. There is no shame in it. In fact, I believe there is an argument to be made that a particular subject matter, whatever it is, isn&rsquo;t mainstream until it includes gadgets. If this is true, solar energy may finally be a real alternative.
Most of us have far too many gadgets, particularly small personal gadgets. Cell phones, ipods, pdas, Bluetooth, I have them all. I find it somewhat ironic that all these small gadgets that are to make my life easier make me look like Sherpa walking around. Regardless, the digital age has one problem and you already know what it is. Gadgets require power and they always run down when you need them most. This, of course, results in you walking around with a power converter in your hand looking for a convenient outlet of some sort. Instead of looking like a junkie trying to find a fix, you can use a very useful new gadget.
Solar power packs are the latest and greatest thing when it comes to gadgets. Yes, I said solar. The packs come in a variety of forms, but they tend to look like the black folders for your compact discs. The packs are thin and light. When you are outside, you just unzip them, lay them in the sun and plug your power hungry gadget into them. The packs will put a charge into your gadget and you&rsquo;ll be ready to go.
Finally, solar power we can use on a personal level. I guess it is here to stay.]]></description>
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	<title>The Modern Day Car: A Sophisticated High Tech Gadget</title>
	<link>http://www.TheTechnologyPad.com/Gadgets/The-Modern-Day-Car-A-Sophisticated-High-Tech-Gadget.html</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 16:57:35 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Little did Mr. Ford know that the little black buggy he was making back in the early 90&rsquo;s would a 100 years later be as sophisticated as the cars of today. Modern day cars are extremely complicated and high tech with some having the computing power greater than the first space shuttle which carried Neil Armstrong to the Moon!
Cars today incorporate the latest in silicon technology and it&rsquo;s the advent of Information Technology which has really given the automobile industry a giant technological leap. As computer chips become cheaper car manufacturers find news ways of integrating them into various functions of the car. Some of the primary technological advancements which have been made in car technology over the past few years are: on board chips in MPFI cars for controlling fuel supply and combustion, safety technologies like airbags, anti lock brakes and seat belt pre tensioners, high tech CVT transmissions, navigation through GPS systems, radar gun scanners, key less entry &amp; theft protection systems &amp; many more. Some of the most recent technologies which have been introduced include Mercedes active safety technologies which sense when the car is about to have a crash and automatically rolls up the windows tightens the seat belts and inflates the seat cushions to protect the occupants.
Then there are automatic headlights which turn on themselves when it gets dark and wipers which turn on automatically when it starts to rain. The list just goes on with seat back massagers, tv and dvd entertainment systems, in car refrigerators, telephone, laptop, sunroofs, heated seats &amp; much much more. There are more gadgets in a car today than there were in an house in the 70&rsquo;s. Even drivability and handling of a car is controlled by computers, many cars have active air suspensions, traction control systems and active four wheel drive systems.
So when we buy a car today is it just a mode of transport which we are buying? Not really, it&rsquo;s a mobile relaxation spa for some, a mobile office for other or simply a lifestyle accessory for the rich. One thing is clear, technology is never constant and will continue to amaze us with faster, more sexy and more advanced cars in the future lets keep our eyes on the road.]]></description>
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	<title>Using a Bluetooth Headset with your PC</title>
	<link>http://www.TheTechnologyPad.com/BlueTooth/Using-a-Bluetooth-Headset-with-your-PC.html</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 16:55:46 -0400</pubDate>
<category>BlueTooth</category>
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	<description><![CDATA[For those of you not familiar with the term, Bluetooth refers to a wireless protocol (or set of rules) designed for short range electronic applications (usually less than 30 feet in distance). Although the technology has been around for several years, Bluetooth support for PC users has been limited due to hardware manufacturers focusing on the more traditional 802.11 wireless network protocols (wifi). In reality, Bluetooth and wifi achieve different purposes and each has its pros and cons.
Cellular Telephone Bluetooth Headsets
The cellular telephone community has long embraced Bluetooth technology, developing and refining numerous wireless devices. One of the more popular Bluetooth applications for cellular telephones has been cordless headsets which enable users to leave their telephone in their bag or pocket while still being able to make and receive calls. Bluetooth headsets are generally very lightweight, worn over one ear and achieve talk times from 1-4 hours before needing a recharge.
Bluetooth PC Headset?
So if cellular telephone users have warmly embraced Bluetooth headsets, why not the PC community? At the time of writing, this author knows of no PC hardware manufacturer who has designed a Bluetooth Headset primarily for use with a PC. However, there is nothing to prevent a PC user from using a cellular phone Bluetooth Headset with their PC. Keep in mind though, these headsets were originally envisioned for cellular phone use and may need a bit of &lsquo;tweaking&rsquo; before they&rsquo;ll perform as well as &lsquo;corded&rsquo; headsets on your computer.
USB Bluetooth Adapter
Unless you own a relatively expensive notebook PC, odds are that your computer doesn&rsquo;t natively support the Bluetooth protocol. If this is the case, you&rsquo;ll need an &lsquo;Adapter&rsquo; or &lsquo;Dongle&rsquo; in order to make your computer &lsquo;Bluetooth enabled&rsquo;. Bluetooth adapters are generally very small (a few inches long) and insert into a vacant USB port on your computer. When purchasing an adapter it&rsquo;s critical that you buy one that supports the &lsquo;headset protocol&rsquo;. The headset protocol is merely a set of rules which enables your Bluetooth adapter to communicate with and make use of Bluetooth headsets in its vicinity. If your adapter does not support the headset protocol, no amount of &lsquo;tweaking&rsquo; will get your headset working with your PC. Adapters generally run between $20 - $80 USD and can be purchased at most PC retailers.
Buying a Bluetooth Headset
Bluetooth headsets for cellular phones are generally very expensive when compared with conventional &lsquo;corded&rsquo; PC headsets. Depending on where you buy your headset, you could spend anywhere from $20 to $200+ USD. If you&rsquo;re looking for a relatively inexpensive headset that&rsquo;ll simply enable you to make wireless VoIP calls using your PC, I recommend looking on Ebay. Although prices vary considerably on Ebay between merchants for similar products, overall they are considerably less expensive than purchasing the same headset from a telephone store. A word of caution about Ebay though; ensure that you read the fine print associated with shipping costs. Some Ebay merchants advertise Bluetooth Headsets for $5 USD however the real cost quickly rises to $35+ when you account for their often exorbitant shipping charges.
&lsquo;Pairing&rsquo; the Headset with your PC
Once your computer is &lsquo;Bluetooth enabled&rsquo; and you&rsquo;ve obtained a Bluetooth headset, you&rsquo;ll need to &lsquo;pair&rsquo; the headset with your computer in order to use it for VoIP applications. This is usually just a matter of setting your headset in &lsquo;discovery mode&rsquo; and allowing your PC to &lsquo;search&rsquo; or &lsquo;discover&rsquo; Bluetooth devices. The steps needed to enable discovery mode on your headset and adapter will vary between devices and should be clearly explained in the documentation accompanying your devices.
Adjusting your Audio Settings
Depending on your hardware and operating system, you may need to make adjustments to your audio settings after the headset is &lsquo;paired&rsquo; with your PC. In the Windows operating system, this will involve accessing &lsquo;Audio Properties&rsquo; through the &lsquo;Control Panel&rsquo; and setting the audio and voice devices to your newly paired Bluetooth headset. Again, adjusting these settings should be covered in the documentation accompanying both your headset and Bluetooth adapter.
Once you&rsquo;re up and running, you&rsquo;ll wonder why you didn&rsquo;t adopt this wireless headset solution sooner. The freedom to wander away from your computer whilst maintaining voice over Internet conversations is something you&rsquo;ll come to appreciate and love.]]></description>
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	<title>Top Bluetooth Wireless Headsets</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 16:54:58 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Bluetooth headsets make up one of the fastest wireless markets here in the US and around the world. Headsets with Bluetooth wireless technology are capable of working with a variety of other Bluetooth enabled devices such as cell phones, PDAs, and digital music devices (like the iPod). Unlike conventional headsets, Bluetooth headsets do not require wires of any sort, but rather receive information from your portable device through 2.4GHz radio waves. The range of communication for most headsets is somewhere around 10 feet, which is usually plenty long.
Not surprisingly, there are a wide variety of Bluetooth headsets out there, and it really comes down to tastes in styles and preferred features as to which one is right for you. You'll want to make sure, for instance, that your Bluetooth device - whether it be an iPod, laptop, or PDA - will work with your chosen headphones. Here we list below some of the most popular Bluetooth headsets and their relevent features.
Logitech Mobile Bluetooth Headset
Logitech's Bluetooth headset is a real competitor in the market. It is a solid product with a dependable brand name, fully capable of providing sound connection between your cell phone and the headset. The device is entirely compatible with most major Bluetooth phones, but you may have to look into its compatibility with other devices. Like most headsets, the device can clip easily to either ear. It comes with an adjustable, swing-out boom that includes a noise-blocking microphone. The battery unit is rechargeable and is capable of giving you about 7 hours of talk time.
Motorola Bluetooth Headsets 
Motorola currently has two stylish Bluetooth headsets on the market: the HS810 and HS820, and one soon to be released: the HS850. The HS810 and HS820 are very similar in style and shape.
Both devices are, of course, Bluetooth enabled and can thereby communicate with Bluetooth 1.1 compliant devices, including handsets, PDAs and computers. The device is compatible with the Motorola V600 and V710 phones. The HS810 and HS820 both weigh about 20 grams, and the HS820 has a slightly longer talk time range of 6 hours, compared with the HS810's 5 hours max. They both can run on standby for 100 hours. The HS820 has the ability to communicate with your phone up to 33 feet away, and is equipped with a couple nice features: conference call and voice dialing. The HS810 sells for $99.00 and the HS820 for $79.00.
Information concerning the newest headset by Motorola, the HS850, has just recently been released. Those lucky enough to have tested and reviewed this device have, so far, given it high marks. Like it predecessors, the HS850 has a simple yet attractive design. The main casing is black, with silver around the control area (image below). One of the more innovative features of this device is the flip-on connection system that enables the headset to connect with your phone as soon as you flip it open.
Jabra FreeSpeak Bluetooth Headsets 
Jabra, a leading provider of hands-free communication devices is optimistic about its newest headset the Jabra FreeSpeak FS258 released recently in Malaysia. Weighing only 23 grams, the FS258 is the lightest behind-the-ear device produced by Jabra. The company is encouraged by a new trend in the US towards banning the use of cell phones while driving is some states, such as New Jersey.]]></description>
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	<title>Bluetooth Headphones For Your PDA</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 16:53:31 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Nothing is worse than having to negotiate all kinds of cables with your many electronic devices. This is why bluetooth technology is so fantastic. Bluetooth headphones for your pda make life so much simpler by allowing you to be wireless. There is nothing better than having a hands free headset that has no cables or wires of any kind. Wireless is definitely the way to go.
A bluetooth headphone set is amazingly versatile. It can be used not just for listening to your favorite music downloads, but also for a telephone receiver for your pda. While bluetooth technology often costs a bit more than those cable type of headphones, it is worth it to be free and to not have to worry about wire shorts that can interfere with the quality of your communication or music.
If you do decide to buy bluetooth headphones for your pda, make sure they are compatible with your pocket pc. It makes no sense to spend that money to only find out that you have purchased something that is not going to work with your ipaq or palm pilot. Also, it is a good idea to read various reviews of a product, so that you know you are getting something that works well, as opposed to something that is simply expensive.
The absolute freedom that comes with buying bluetooth headphones for your pda cannot be measured. Your pocket pc is an obvious extension of you, so why not make it as smart looking and efficient as you are?]]></description>
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	<title>Bluetooth Technology, Connecting Many</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 16:53:02 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Bluetooth technology is constantly evolving. Bluetooth started off as a basic wireless connectivity standard but has since been adapted to many different uses.
For example Bluetooth for mobile phones. Bluetooth enables a mobile phone user to connect to their hands free headset without wires. It also allows the mobile phone user to connect to their hands free kit.
A handy use of Bluetooth is file sharing. Bluetooth allows sharing of files between two mobile phones, between a mobile phone and a computer making it very handy. For example if you wanted to put a MP3 onto your phone from your computer you could do so easily. All your computer would need is a Bluetooth adaptor. And it doesn&rsquo;t stop with the swapping of files. Using your computer and your phone you can synchronise phone books, send SMS messages and more.
Bluetooth may be handy for phones, but it also comes in handy for the home office. By utilizing Bluetooth a wireless home network can be connected. Two computers, a printer, a scanner. They can all be connected using Bluetooth with an effective range of 10 metres.
Bluetooth will be around for a long time to come and will provide even greater wireless solutions for different applications.]]></description>
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	<title>Infrared And Bluetooth: Connecting Things Easier</title>
	<link>http://www.TheTechnologyPad.com/BlueTooth/Infrared-And-Bluetooth-Connecting-Things-Easier.html</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 16:52:26 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[With different electrical devices produced everyday, the problem of connecting things is becoming more and more complex. The system that comprises the computers and other electronic devices makes use of varieties of connecting wires, cables and the likes. These parts communicate trough light beams, lasers, radio signals and infrared. However, the problem with this devices and technologies is often the connection between each component. Thus, most systems are not used to their full extent due to complexities.
To simplify things, a solution was created to streamline the process of connections - bluetooth.
Bluetooth is wireless and automatic and offers users with varieties of excellent features that has recreated the art of connection. It has revolutionized the standard method of connecting things that virtually anything can be connected on a single system. From computers to mobile phones and from keyboards to headphones by means of wireless, automatic and inexpensive connection.
Other than the bluetooth technology, there are other ways of connecting things. Take for example the infrared or IR. It allows low frequency light waves which the eye can no longer interpret to transmit signals to another component. The technology is easy to create and cost of incorporating the IR device into a system is in barest minimum. Yet it has limited operations that seldom obstructs the process of connection.
Infrared technology is one to one process. Due to this limitation, you may only send signals from one component to another, like the case of the television set and the remote control. The same is true between laptops and desktops. You may only transmit signals between the two but not with another separate system, say a PDA through simultaneous actions.
It also works only on the line of sight principle wherein one has to point the infrared device directly to the host system to achieve a desirable result.
In spite of the fact that these two natures of infrared technology are obstacles to acquiring results, these same qualities have worked in advantage to connection. Because infrared devices need to be lined up directly on opposing locations, too little interference occurs between transmitters and receivers. The one to one principle on the other hand is designed to transmit signals only to the original recipient. Given that there are varieties of infrared recipients in a location, the intended recipient alone will receive the signal coming from a transmitter.
However, technology was not contented with what infrared offers. They resolved these limitations through creating the bluetooth solution.
Bluetooth technology works by transmitting signals via low frequency radio signals. The path of communication is approximately working on 2.45 gigahertz. The same frequency band is utilized in ISM devices.
The design of the technology was such that it has created a new system that does not interfere with the other devices that make use of the same frequency band (e.g. ISM). One way of doing this is the programming of the bluetooth technology to only transmit signals that has 1 milliwatt or less. Beyond this, other systems may be affected. By comparison, cell phones and other mobile devices send signals at a rate of 3 milliwatts and more.
The standard range of the bluetooth is around ten meters. This lessens the possibility that interference between device may occur. With this low transmission, it is still possible for the user to transmit bluetooth signals between obstructing walls.
Bluetooth in many ways have contributed much in connecting individual systems without being bothered by the bulk of the cables and wires.]]></description>
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