February 2013 - Austrian Club

Another innovation addresses the fairer sex out there with long fingernails who
will soon be able to turn their fashion statement into a functional touch-screen
stylus.In the world of printers a lot has happened as well such as units to print out
pictures from your smart phone using Zink technology and NFC communication.
“Now what is that NFC all about again?” I hear you say. Well, NFC stands for
Near Field Communication and is a new short range wireless technology which
has been introduced into the mobile phone market. It’s basically an alternative to
Bluetooth, difference being that the phone has to either touch or be within
centimetres of the other electronic device so that info can be transferred. So,
where would you use it? a) You can tap your phone and Bluetooth headset
together and link them instantly b) You can tap you phone on to a hotspot on an
advertisement and get a phone number of even be directed to the advertiser’s
website immediately
c) You can exchange business cards with another phone without typing
everything
d) You can ultimately make payments with your phone – enter the amount you
need to pay, then tap the electronic device in the restaurant and presto, your
Penne Arrabiata is paid for, voila – how cool is that?
Then you now get 3D printers that can no doubt come in very handy in business
and marketing, but I would imagine the ink to still cost a fortune, so you better
make some money with what you have printed out, otherwise it really is money
down the drain.The watch lovers amongst you will enjoy the fact that a new smart
watch has been developed by Martian. Users can view text, emails, tweets and
make phone calls with it. It’s called the Passport – what next! Imagine though how
environmentally challenged you look if you are seen talking into a watch, then
holding it up to your ear to listen to the other party – you’ll look as dumb as Mr.
Bean. All you still need is a teddy bear in your other hand – aikona, hakuna ma
tata.
In the world of camcorders, JVC and Kenwood have joined forces and launched
their Everio range of cameras, some really high-end units to suit everyone’s
needs, right up to their top model, the GZ-VX815 which is worth googling for its
specifications. So, as can be seen, lots and lots to look forward to this year – we
await with gaping months, big eyes and open wallets !
And to end my contribution for the month, let me share some advice with the
aspiring youngsters out there who have just matriculated or completed their
university studies and are now ready to enter the complex world of business:
“To succeed in business you don't need the brains of Einstein, the muscles of
Hercules, or the reflexes of Michael Schumacher. You just need to know what to
do next.” If you know that, you’re already half way there.With that I bid you all
farewell for yet another month, and as ever, stay focused, stay sharp, look after
yourselves and your loved ones,
Mike Hartmann – Techie
The Swiss & Austrian Social Club – Your Club