There is an interesting NYTimes article on the future of Verizon mobile phone technology. The article focuses on the seamless connection of devices such as PCs, Mobile Phones, TVs, etc depending on where the user is. The article suggests that much of the technology already exists and their application to consumer devices is just a matter of time. I feel like this is long overdue and personally can't wait for these transitions as it doesn't seem there should be a need for cutting off email or IM (blog posts??) conversations due to user movement, nor, if someone has a preferred communication technique, such as texting vs. IMing, should they not be able to send and receive messages one way while their counterpart uses their own preferred application!
VERIZON SHOWS OFF ITS FUTURE TECH
http://www.nytimes.com/cnet/CNET_2100-1039_3-6216358.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
"Imagine how much easier life could be if your phone company's network was smart enough to route your messages to the device you're using right now, freeing you from keeping track of independent and separate e-mail, SMS, and instant messaging accounts.
Or what if you could start playing your favorite game, Bejeweled, on your PC and then continue playing the same game without interruption on your cell phone as you leave the house to commute to work.
For Verizon customers, services such as these may be just around the corner. Last week, Verizon invited several members of the press to its development facility here, where Chief Technology Officer Mark Wegleitner and his team of executives showed off how some of these innovative services might work."
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