Here you go, the news, links and sites we mentioned today on the show. And don’t forget you can listen to the podcast of the show here.
Have a great month and I hope you hear from me then!
Ron
Ford vehicles will read you text messages while you drive
Ford is installing a feature in its new vehicles — and many of its older ones — that can read text messages out loud.
The feature, which is intended to reduce texting while driving, is part of Ford’s voice-activated technology, Sync, and is already installed on all model 2012 Ford vehicles with the exception of the Ranger.
Using a Bluetooth connection, it syncs with phones and alerts users when they receive text messages, reads them out loud and allows users to respond with a selection of standard pre-written messages without taking their hands off the wheel.
Google Unveils Driverless Car Tech
Self-driving car technology was unveiled by Google, the pioneering search engine turned car maker.
The website’s co-founder Sergey Brin announced Wednesday that 10 percent of the company is working on innovative projects outside the web domain — the first of which is the building of "autonomous" cars.
The driverless vehicles, which travel through normal roads under the instruction of computers, are designed to help people with mobility issues and to combat congestion.
For info on how it actually works check it out at IEEE Spectrum.
Virginia Law regarding driving and cell phones usage.
Let Me Google That For You
http://lmgtfy.com/
People ask you a question about something that you know would be easy to Google; just send them a link from this site.
Type in the search and it creates a link you can email them and then they just click it and get the search.
Try these –> http://tinyurl.com/3jg5b8r and http://tinyurl.com/3okt63q
Who Calls Me?
http://whocallsme.com/
This is a user supplied database of phone numbers of telemarketers, non-profit organizations, charities, political surveyors, SCAM artists, and other companies that don’t leave messages, disconnect once you answer, and simply interrupt your day.
If you received a strange call, unwanted SMS message, or just came across a number you don’t recognize and want more information about, most likely you are not the only one. Search for this phone number to see the reports of others. If there are no reports yet, leave your comment to start a conversation.
If the number you searched for isn’t in their database, you can add it to the list and see if someone else knows about it. Other users will post to your listing over time.
Also, they have a look up on the site where you can pay to find more information on many numbers.
Facecrooks
http://facecrooks.com
A site that lists many of the Facebook scams running around from time-to-time. Also, a blog about them with some "Funny Pages" thrown in for fun.
It actually appears as though it could be a quite beneficial site over time.
Have a great month and I will be talking to you next month on November 21, 2011 from 10am to 11am.
