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Blackberrys are coming back! After a hiatus, the Blackberry is finally releasing new phones into the market, and not a moment too soon. The Blackberry 10 software is set to be released into the market this year. The phones with the 10 software have been completely redesigned for the touch screen, internet browsing and apps that customers now look for. Unfortunately, the software is predicted to be not as user friendly as an iPhone. The company has been struggling to hold on to their customers who have abandoned the once very popular brand for iPhones and Andoroid phones. Their hopes rest with this software so be sure to lookout for it in the coming months. Source: 3news Give your Home Remote Control The newly labelled ���smart homes��� are now a reality of the not so distant future. A smart home can tell you when your freezer is about to fail or when your teenage son gets home from work; a home that could learn your habits and adjust the lighting and air conditioning accordingly. Technology such as this is now routine in new homes in the Chicago area. The systems can be operated through a tablet or smartphone. The technology���s potential is intriguing; with the flick of a proverbial switch on your iPhone you could light the path from your bedroom to the bathroom, and then switch it off when you are back in bed. The technology can cost between US$8000 and US$20,000 depending on its size. Although it is not offered in New Zealand yet, it is proving to be successful in Chicago which means it could be well on its way. Source: Chicago Tribune GADGETS FOR DISASTERS Since Sandy blasted through the United States, citizens have been producing lists of items and tips for getting through the next disaster. In this current generation we have become extremely reliant on technology. A smartphone or tablet are as much of a lifeline to us as a light bulb. The following tips are about how to use your gadgets during a disaster: 1. Technology Changing How Students Learn, Teachers Say Teachers are determined that students high use of technology is limiting their attention span and prohibiting them from persevering on challenging tasks. The results come from two separate surveys that have occurred in the United States. Although the results are based on the opinions of teachers, researchers say it should not be discounted as these people are observing students for hours each day. There have yet to be any long term studies conducted but there is mounting evidence that students use of computers, phones and computer games are negatively affecting their learning capabilities. Source: New York Times Technology is Key to Football Facelift Rugby has led the way with the new concept of Ref-link, and now football supporters are screaming for the same technology. Ref-link is radio technology that allows others to hear the running conversations between officials and players during a match. Supporters of the technology are saying that there is no technical or moral reason to not implement it; people are just afraid of what the public could hear. The technology could solve the public���s frustration by justifying the calls the ref makes to send players off the field for abusive language. Football has notoriously rejected technology; the sport still does not allow the use of video referees. Many are saying its time they caught up with the times. Source: Team Talk Charging your Smartphone Buy a portable charging device. These devices clip onto your battery and will charge it up to full power. If you are concerned that you will be without power for a long period then you can purchase a crank-based motor charger. Similar to the crank torches, they require small effort for long lasting battery life. 2. Stick with a tablet not a laptop If there is warning of a disaster, charge your tablet rather than your laptop. Laptops gulp their batteries where as tablets delicately sip. A tablet will last you longer if you lose power, up to nine hours longer. 3. Ensure your e-reader is fully charged. An e-reader battery can last up to 20 hours. The reader will give you something to do while you are waiting out the storm. 4. Use the brilliance of the USB USBs are such handy little devices; use them to back up your data, photos, documents and emails. If you have to evacuate your home, this way you still have a copy of everything in case your desktop gets water damaged. Source: Extreme Tech www.h e rmagaz in e .co.n z | 67