Digital Bits Tech ColumnDigital Bits is a published computer and technology column with a focus on information and education. It's written by Andy Kaiser.Stress-testing and review of the Verizon G'zOne- January 28, 2007 It's one thing to do the usual cellphone test and analysis, we've all read that before. It's another thing to preheat an oven, take a cellphone, place it gently inside, close the door, and wait. Cook, baby, cook. Hardware reviews have never been so much fun. I had an opportunity to review the G'zOne Type-V cellphone from Verizon Wireless. Looking through the stats, nothing really jumped out at me, and I wasn't particularly excited until I read the phrase "..compliant to multiple military...http://www.andybrain.com/extras/gzone-review.htm Help listen for ET (and turn off the game shows)- January 1, 2007 The Hollywood version of alien contact is unrealistic and targets the wrong thing. It's more exciting to look at the inevitable global effects: Science gets a jumpstart with new information about planetology, biochemistry and biology. World religions must replace or amend doctrine. New fields are created for planetary exploration and expansion. Politics refocuses on cooperative off-planet expansion. The human race better understands its own origins and place in the cosmos. Finding evidence of...http://www.andybrain.com/archive/seti-at-home.htm |