Identifies multiple video chat alternatives -- with, extending, and without a computer.

ELEVENTH ANNUAL EHX WRAPS UP WITH NEW IN-HOME TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Arlington, Va., March 31, 2010 – The Electronic House Expo (EHX) 2010 concluded Saturday, March 27, drawing nearly 3,500 industry professionals to education sessions and a display of the latest custom electronics products. The eleventh annual EHX, produced by EH Events and sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association’s (CEA®) TechHome Division, ran March 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. >>> Read more . . .

Gee, younger boomers are more likely to use smart phones than older boomers.

Price increases are reacted to with hostility by older readers.

Buying Touchco, Amazon gets ready to take on Apple.

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

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

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 . . .

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 . . .

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