Some of the things Japanese can do with their mobile phones:
watch live TV channels for free, and digitally record those channels, up to 30 minutes
remotely program their DVRs
read bar codes on movie and concert posters and purchase tickets
buy train tickets and other items from vending machines without using cash
photograph and sell items (a la craigslist) [...]
Entries from April 2006
Mobile phones replace everything
April 27th, 2006 · No Comments
Reminder: Don’t Be a Target…
April 9th, 2006 · No Comments
The State Department will be implanting RFID tags in all U.S. passports issued starting October 2006. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags are basically tiny transmitters that broadcast stored information; in this case, that information will include lots of personal details about the passport holder. Despite the security measures being taken — a mild [...]
