communication devices

includes non-PC-based communication devices, such as videophones, age-appropriate telephones & email appliances

The Cost of an E-Book

Price increases are reacted to with hostility by older readers.

02/11/2010

Amazon buys a touch screen company

Buying Touchco, Amazon gets ready to take on Apple.

02/04/2010

Magnolia Prime and ASTIA

02/02/2010

Magnolia Prime Announces Acceptance Into Astia’s Elite Entrepreneur Program and Community >>> Read more . . .

4 Key Trends that RIM's Futurist Foresees

Trends that impact RIM's Future: A world of Floridas?

01/26/2010

The myth of the PC-free life for boomers and seniors

PCs and MACs represent growth markets in 2010... With the excitement (translate that -- lots of press) about a wide variety of PC-less connection choices for TV, radio, and books, one might almost think the PC and its MAC brethren were dead. Not so fast, PC sales are expected to grow 10% this year and MAC growth expectations are as high as 26%. >>> Read more . . .

Flipper TV Universal Remote

12/22/2009

Regain Control of your TV Remote with Flipper Remote, Two Device Universal

Flipper LLC announces today the launch of its first product, Flipper Remote, the world’s most user friendly Two Device Universal Remote. Flipper allows the TV viewer to get rid of their TV remote hassles this holiday season and regain control of their viewing experience. >>> Read more . . .

Where are you when you need help -- a Panasonic pilot error

Another day, another idea from Japan on how to help seniors be and feel safe(r) -- this time from Panasonic. The aging wave or 'silver market' in Japan (22% are 65+) is the fastest growing segment and has prompted numerous corporate experiments on how to care for (or at least keep tabs on) people who have no nearby family. >>> Read more . . .

Panasonic tries device that keeps track of seniors' whereabouts

A call center always knows where seniors are, based on assumption that they don't carry cell phones.

12/16/2009

Jitterbug Scoops up MobilWatch (Announced 11/4)

12/10/2009

Jitterbug Acquires MobiWatch to Bring Easy-to-Use Personal Safety Services to Consumers Anytime, Anywhere

New “Mobile Safety Net” Joins Growing Collection of Services Within Jitterbug’s “Full-Service” Experience

Asus products, including videophone

11/21/2009

Asus products may be useful to seniors based on price. Check Amazon.com for pricing.

ASUS Unveils the Latest in PC Technology at Pepcom Holiday Spectacular in New York City

 

Gear Up For the Holidays with the Latest in ASUS Innovation

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