Tomorrow's Trendshttp://www.tomorrowstrends.comenSun, 01 Nov 2009 21:26:22 PSThttp://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4hourly1http://www.tomorrowstrends.comhttp://www.tomorrowstrends.com/photos/posts/tomorrowstrendslogosmall.gifTomorrow's TrendsTomorrowsTrendshttp://feedburner.google.comThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site.Google Wave User Guidehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomorrowsTrends/~3/TREPddtEsRI/google-wave-user-guide.htmlTechnologyGoogle WaveShawnSun, 01 Nov 2009 20:02:40 PSThttp://www.tomorrowstrends.com/?p=1805Google Wave

If you have been waiting for a book on Google Wave.  You don’t have to wait any longer.  Gina Trapani and Adam Pash released The Complete Guide to Google Wave.  The book is available online for free.  Gina Trapani on This Week in Google (TWIG) announced they will offer a DRM-free PDF that will be for purchase later on this year.  Gina Trapani decided to use MediaWiki to structure this book online.  This will allow her to continue to make updates as Google Wave evolves.  In 2010 they will offer a print edition of the book.

[The Complete Guide to Google Wave]

]]>If you have been waiting for a book on Google Wave.  You don’t have to wait any longer.  Gina Trapani and Adam Pash released The Complete Guide to Google Wave.  The book is available online ...http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/11/google-wave-user-guide.html/feed0http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/11/google-wave-user-guide.htmlGoogle Wave Explained In Two-Minuteshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomorrowsTrends/~3/Awk97QJXFRA/google-wave-explained-in-two-minutes.htmlTechnologyShawnMon, 05 Oct 2009 20:39:57 PDThttp://www.tomorrowstrends.com/?p=1802The talk of Google Wave is everywhere the last couple of weeks. If you still don’t understand why you would use Google Wave, this video will give you a quick explanation on using it as a collaboration tool.

]]>The talk of Google Wave is everywhere the last couple of weeks. If you still don’t understand why you would use Google Wave, this video will give you a quick explanation on using it ...http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/10/google-wave-explained-in-two-minutes.html/feed0http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/10/google-wave-explained-in-two-minutes.htmlDisney Ebookshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomorrowsTrends/~3/9XW4MKB-rnA/disney-ebooks.htmlBooksTechnologyEbooksShawnTue, 29 Sep 2009 21:29:24 PDThttp://www.tomorrowstrends.com/?p=1797Disney EBooks

Now your little ones will have access to over 500 ebooks.  Disney has launch its Digital Books site.  The access to all these books will cost you $8.95 a month.

The reader is browser based and you can use Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari.  The books feature authentic character voices and animated illustrations.

[Disney Digital Books]

]]>Now your little ones will have access to over 500 ebooks.  Disney has launch its Digital Books site.  The access to all these books will cost you $8.95 a month. The reader is browser based and ...http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/disney-ebooks.html/feed0http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/disney-ebooks.htmlDropbox App for iPhone/iPod Touchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomorrowsTrends/~3/Gmu0F5URmNM/dropbox-app-for-iphoneipod-touch.htmlTechnologyiPhoneShawnTue, 29 Sep 2009 21:07:09 PDThttp://www.tomorrowstrends.com/?p=1794Dropbox

Dropbox is certainly the best cross-platform file-syncing tool.  Now you can use Dropbox on your iPhone/iPod touch.

The app will allow you to view any file as long as it is supported by the iPhone.  You also have the ability to upload any photo or video you have taken from your iPhone to your Dropbox account.  You even have the ability to share a file in your Dropbox.  The application will generate an email with a direct link to the file.

The Dropbox for the iPhone is free.  You will need to sign-up for a Dropbox account if you don’t already have one.

[Dropbox - iTunes App Store]

]]>Dropbox is certainly the best cross-platform file-syncing tool.  Now you can use Dropbox on your iPhone/iPod touch. The app will allow you to view any file as long as it is supported by the iPhone.  You ...http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/dropbox-app-for-iphoneipod-touch.html/feed0http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/dropbox-app-for-iphoneipod-touch.htmlApple iPhone MMS Messaginghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomorrowsTrends/~3/-1RX9DMNeh0/apple-iphone-mms-messaging.htmlTechnologyiPhoneShawnFri, 25 Sep 2009 20:50:17 PDThttp://www.tomorrowstrends.com/?p=1791MMS

Apple iPhone owners starting today now have MMS on their device.  You will need to update your iPhone using Apple iTunes to get the latest update.  MMS is available for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS running OS 3.1.

[AT&T]

]]>Apple iPhone owners starting today now have MMS on their device.  You will need to update your iPhone using Apple iTunes to get the latest update.  MMS is available for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS ...http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/apple-iphone-mms-messaging.html/feed0http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/apple-iphone-mms-messaging.htmlStop the Presses! Literally.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomorrowsTrends/~3/O7epZMEkbuM/stop-the-presses-literally.htmlBusinessHeadlineWillThu, 24 Sep 2009 21:41:10 PDThttp://www.tomorrowstrends.com/?p=1780Screen shot 2009-09-24 at 10.25.44 PM.png

Total paid subscriptions are starting to really fall off of a cliff for print media. This is greatly due to the Internet and the fact that they are giving their product away on the Internet.

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Interestingly enough, out of the top 25 newspapers, only one has seen growth in 2008-2009 – the Wall Street Journal.

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]]>Total paid subscriptions are starting to really fall off of a cliff for print media. This is greatly due to the Internet and the fact that they are giving their product away on the Internet. Interestingly ...http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/stop-the-presses-literally.html/feed0http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/stop-the-presses-literally.htmlRobotic Warehousehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomorrowsTrends/~3/UFmkFZ42r9o/robotic-warehouse.htmlIdeasInnovationTechnologyWillMon, 07 Sep 2009 20:16:03 PDThttp://www.tomorrowstrends.com/?p=1778

Here is a video about Kiva’s automated warehouse robots. I love this concept.

]]>Here is a video about Kiva’s automated warehouse robots. I love this concept.http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/robotic-warehouse.html/feed0http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/robotic-warehouse.htmlWhat Are You Willing To Pay For An eReader?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomorrowsTrends/~3/7BfAsKHIjoE/what-are-you-willing-to-pay-for-an-ereader.htmlBooksBusinessTechnologyWillThu, 03 Sep 2009 20:36:37 PDThttp://www.tomorrowstrends.com/?p=1775ebook survey

Forrester Research latest survey of 4,706 consumers showed that most consumers are only willing to pay $50 – $99 for an eReader.  Even though the current retail price point is currently at $199 and higher.  These are the questions asked of those surveyed.

  • At what price would you consider an electronic book device/eBook reader a bargain?
  • At what price would you consider an electronic book device/eBook reader expensive but still purchase it?
  • What price would be so inexpensive that you would question the quality of an electronic book device/eBook reader?
  • What price would be so expensive that you would not consider buying an electronic book device/eBook reader?

I think most consumers still enjoy having an actual book.  I believe once the price of eReaders come down, more consumers will be willing to make the jump to eBooks.

[Forrester Research]

]]>Forrester Research latest survey of 4,706 consumers showed that most consumers are only willing to pay $50 – $99 for an eReader.  Even though the current retail price point is currently at $199 and higher. ...http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/what-are-you-willing-to-pay-for-an-ereader.html/feed0http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/what-are-you-willing-to-pay-for-an-ereader.htmlThe Internet Turns 40!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomorrowsTrends/~3/NAZHwymaX3k/the-internet-turns-40.htmlTechnologyShawnWed, 02 Sep 2009 20:21:35 PDThttp://www.tomorrowstrends.com/?p=1772internet_map

Today the Internet turns 40 years old.  On this day two computers passed data through a 15-foot cable at the University of California.  Today none of us could imagine not having the Internet.

]]>Today the Internet turns 40 years old.  On this day two computers passed data through a 15-foot cable at the University of California.  Today none of us could imagine not having the Internet.http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/the-internet-turns-40.html/feed0http://www.tomorrowstrends.com/2009/09/the-internet-turns-40.htmlNo More Robocallshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TomorrowsTrends/~3/ChH3O2sDzms/no-more-robocalls.htmlBusinessWillSun, 30 Aug 2009 20:11:23 PDThttp://www.tomorrowstrends.com/?p=1766robocalls

Starting on September 1, 2009 the Federal Trade Commission has decided to make automated marketing robocalls illegal.  Telemarketers that violate this policy may face penalties up to $16,000 per call.

So which robocalls will still be permitted.  The Federal Trade Commission will allow the following.
“The rule amendments going into effect on September 1 do not prohibit calls that deliver purely “informational” recorded messages – those that notify recipients, for example, that their flight has been cancelled, an appliance they ordered will be delivered at a certain time, or that their child’s school opening is delayed. Such calls are not covered by the TSR, as long as they do not attempt to interest consumers in the sale of any goods or services. For the same reason, the rule amendments also do not apply to calls concerning collection of debts where the calls do not seek to promote the sale of any goods or services.”

“In addition, calls not covered by the TSR – including those from politicians, banks, telephone carriers, and most charitable organizations – are not covered by the new prohibition. The new prohibition on prerecorded messages does not apply to certain healthcare messages. The new rule prohibits telemarketing robocalls to consumers whether or not they previously have done business with the seller.”

I know ever one is glad that we can still receive automated calls from our politicians. [Federal Trade Commission]

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