Boomers scale down on hi tech toys
A fragmented AP report notes baby boomers reduce high tech toy purchases as they age seeking value. It quotes Croativo Strategist Bajaria and researchers like Stephen Duke on cautious spending, while dealers report some still chase new gear despite tighter budgets.
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High tech heated jackets power warmth by light weight batteries
Malden Mills and The North Face develop jackets using stainless steel microfibers woven into fabric to generate heat. Two power levels reach 188 degrees chest heat for five hours and 114 degrees for 2.5 hours. The Pentagon backs electronic textiles with a multimillion dollar contract and tests proceed with Army Special Operations Command.
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Seminar on document imaging and Internet convergence
Net Seminar on document imaging hosted Wednesday March 13 from 11 am to 1 pm at Frederick Holiday Inn 199 W Patric St featuring Betty Fanning AIIM director of standards. Learn how organizations combine imaging and Internet tech to save money time and boost responsiveness. Sponsors ZyLAB International and GTI Technology Consultants. Lunch provided. Reserve via email.
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TiVo's new Olympics watching changes how viewers tune in
The author tests TiVo to compress 12 hours of Olympic coverage into about three, using fast forward, rewind, pause and instant replay to skip commercials and nonessential moments across NBC, MSNBC and CNBC. Elapsed times show dramatic cuts but some emotional context is lost.
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Microsoft antitrust battle echoing across nine states
The piece vents frustration with the Justice Department antitrust fight involving Microsoft and AOL Time Warner. It notes Tunney Act public comment drew 40 000 responses split among support opposition and neutrality. It mentions Netscape’s browser and perceived coercion to compete with Microsoft. Stay tuned for updates.
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