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Who would’ve thought that technology would have advanced to such a manner where software will prevent cellphones from functioning normally – in this case, TXTBlocker will disable texting and other functions whenever a user is driving. TXTBlocker is highly customizable, enabling parents and employers to make sure handsets can selectively disable texting functions, block certain numbers or only permit incoming and outgoing calls to preset “safe lists” or emergency numbers. It will rely its proprietary velocity and geographic algorithms that prevents dangerous use when driving, while one can also arrange for ’safe zones’ which will prevent distractions around focused areas including schools or worksites.

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Just a quick reality check for all of us here – how many of us carry more than two gadgets everywhere we go? iPhone owners need not laugh, you might have a phone and an iPod in a single device, but surely those are not enough to satisfy your lust for gadgets? Most of the time, one of the main issues folks struggle with would be making sure our devices are well juiced up to handle whatever tasks we throw at them without having them die on us. Well, apart from planning your travels carefully with frequent stops along places that offer power outlets, you will also need to do your part by charging your array of gizmos before the trip to make sure they’re good and ready to go at a moment’s notice. The iGo Charge Anywhere helps you out in your more tardy moments, where you will find this travel-friendly charger featuring an internal battery that will help charge your devices in any location, with or without an outlet.

The iGo Charge Anywhere is compatible with just about any and every cellphone in the market, apart from handling the more popular handheld gaming consoles (the Nintendo DS, DSi and Sony PSP spring to mind here) with much aplomb. You can even juice up a couple of your favorite devices simultaneously while keeping it connected to a power outlet for the integrated battery to replenish itself. This charger doubles up as a wall charger whenever it is not fulfilling its role as a transportable outlet, making it one versatile device that every frequent traveler ought to consider if they don’t want to end up in an awkward situation in an unfamiliar place. The iGo Charge Anywhere will retail for $49.99 and ought to be readily available.

It is also highly portable, thanks to collapsible wall blades that easily fold away. It seems that the iGo Charge Anywhere is capable of holding enough juice to provide up to three full charges to most mobile devices. Any takers?

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Dell has recently expanded their line of Vostro desktops with the Vostro 430 mini tower, where it was specially designed to serve the distinctive needs of small and medium business. You won’t find yourself short-changed if you decide to upgrade the computers in your office with the Vostro 430, that’s for sure, since they will feature the latest processor technology within alongside discrete graphics while having been optimized for Microsoft’s new Windows 7 operating system that will be released in the second half of this month onwards. The Dell Vostro 430 won’t hurt your company’s accounts either, with prices starting from an affordable $699 while coming with enough room for future upgrades to make sure you remain “future-proof” at least for a while.

To prove its seriousness in staking a place within the business world, the Dell Vostro 430 will ship with pre-installed video conferencing software that aims to assist businesses in optimizing their communications and collaborations costs. The desktop will boast dual display support alongside multi-touch technology that will surely be a hit when Microsoft’s new Windows 7 operating system rolls out, enabling users to take full advantage of touch usage features including pinch to zoom and tap-and-drag scrolling – virtually bringing some of the iPhone experience to the office desk. This move is positive in my eyes, as it will definitely make life more interesting in the office while promoting remote collaboration via video conference. You will, of course, require to have an optional touch screen monitor and webcam.

Running on the latest Intel Core i5 or optional Intel Core i7 processors, you will find the discrete graphics options that hail from NVIDIA and ATI to be equally capable of walking in tandem with your growing businesses as a reliable and powerful business desktop. It can also hold up to 16GB RAM and 1TB of internal storage space, making sure you are not left behind in the upgrade race when the situation calls for it.

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My source called these EPORO robot cars, but I don’t know if I feel comfortable calling these things cars. Unless these are cars from some alternate universe where penguins rule the world.

Yes, they may not look like what Nissan usually rolls off the assembly line, but the EPORO robot cars are an advancement for the day when cars drive themselves like Knight Rider.

You see, these EPORO robot cars are able to move in groups, and have software built in that keeps them from crashing into each other. Just think of them as bumper cars without the humans and without the bumps.

I suppose a better comparison would be to schools of fish, who are able to travel without bumping into each other and fluidly avoid other obstacles.

It sort of reminds me of the software used in Pixar’s classic Finding Nemo. Remember how the schools of fish traveled in schools, just like real fish? It would appear that Nissan took that tech a step higher, and plans to put six of the EPORO robots on display at CEATAC Japan next week.

I like where EPORO technology is going. I suppose automated cars could easily be programmed to follow traffic signals, but Nissan has finally figured out how to keep automated vehicles from hitting each other.

Are we that far away from Minority Report style automatic vehicles? I hope not. I would like to take nap in my car while on the way home.

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