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The My Name is Crystal and I'm a Distracted Driver post from earlier this week was also used on Sprint Space - Sprint's internal social media community for employees.  

Employee response to Sprint's "anti-texting" and "don't drive distracted" campaign has been overwhelming with comments ranging from insightful and hilarious to quite useful and a little combative.

One Sprint employee suggested HTC Hero and Samsung Moment users download one of Android's auto-reply applications (e.g. SwiftReply or SwiftReply Deluxe) to instantly alert callers and texters that they're driving and unable to immediately answer. Not a bad way to train yourself to drive safely and allude that overbearing babysitter.

However, one suggestion while simplistic has caught the attention of a few of the company's decisionmakers. What is this suggestion?

A bumper sticker... Yes, folks. A bumper sticker. Great idea, right? Not exactly. Some think bumper stickers themselves are equally distracting. No matter their statement...

Could a split second look at a gently suggestive "Don't Drive Distracted" bumper sticker be that disruptive?

Perhaps. But think of the not so nice alternative.

Filed under: Google Android

They say the first step to overcoming an addiction is admitting you have a problem. I have a problem...

I'm an all-knee/no-hand driver with a Samsung Moment w/ Google Android in one hand and a Nextel Blackberry chirping away in the other. While doing time on DC's 395, 495 and during hometown drives up the New Jersey Turnpike, BQE and Belt Parkway, I've come way too close to harming myself and other drivers due to constant emailing, texting, and talking without a earpiece or Bluetooth device.

Really not proud of it, but it has become an unintended consequence of my need to stay connected and informed. And it's hard to ignore the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's findings that distracted driving kills 5,800 Americans and injures another 515,000 people each year. 

My addiction stops today. I recently signed Sprint's Anti-Texting While Driving Pledge, which states:

As an employee of a wireless provider, I will set a good example in my community and engage in safe driving practices in my personal life by avoiding risky behaviors like texting or emailing while I am operating a motor vehicle.

Furthmore, Sprint's Distracted Driving Policy states:

Any type of "distracted driving" is dangerous, not only to yourself, but to others, and therefore is prohibited under this policy. Therefore, laptops, email or texting devices, or any other work-related equipment should never be used while the vehicle is in motion. The decision to make or respond to phone calls should be made only after assessing driving conditions and local laws and concluding that you can safely and legally engage in those activities. As employees of a wireless provider, we also urge you to set a good example in your community and engage in these same safe driving practices in your personal life.

It's time for myself and every distracted driver to be heros, put down our beloved mobile devices and stop being a danger on the road. If you took drivers ed in high school, but never learned how to truly focus on your driving, take a tip from Sprint and start today.

Filed under: Google Android

himbotic says...

two interesting reads.. might help in ur buying decision and just cool
to know ;)

Android isnt just a phone OS, whats next...
http://gizmodo.com/5397215/giz-explains-android-and-how-it-will-take-over-the-world

How Palm OS lost, just like Apple before
http://gizmodo.com/5392799/how-palm-lost-like-apple-in-the-80s

   
Click here to download:
Giz_Explains_Android_and_How_I.zip (110 KB)

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Justin says...

barnes & noble

Gizmodo has postedwhat it says are photos and details of the e-book reader that Barnes & Noble is reportedly getting ready to release

Pictures have emerged of what is allegedly the Barnes & Noble eReaderdevice slated to be available next month in time for the holiday season. Barnes & Noble's entry into the eReader fray adds another major player to the mix-- and one that has its own book distribution to compete with Amazon and the Kindle.

Reliable details about the upcoming device are scarce, but there is no shortage of speculation about what Barnes & Noble will bring to the mix. The as-yet un-named device will be built on the Google Android operating system. It will have wireless connectivity. It will have a touch screen. It will cost less than a comparable Amazon Kindle. Well...maybe...

(via @pcworld) read more - http://j.mp/2QyKfT

 

Filed under: google android

Mo Hall says...

You can count on the week following Labor Day to deliver a fresh crop of new cell phones. And without a doubt, this year delivered. See all the new models, from the flashy to the boring, in our photo gallery. And in case you missed our coverage, here's a list of the new handsets with links to the full details.

Motorola Cliq
Palm Pixi
HTC Touch Pro2 (Verizon Wireless)
HTC Tattoo
Nokia 7705 Twist
Samsung Rogue
Samsung Intensity
Samsung SGH-T659
Samsung M240
Samsung Freeform

Filed under: Google Android

Clement says...

So recently I've been really getting into Twitter and Facebook - to the point where it's actually counterproductive - but what the heck, I love it.

Basically, I have a clunky old Nokia N73 that is way past it's upgrade deadline and I want you guys to help me pick a replacement.

Clearly, I'll be posting a lot of tweets - updating my Facebook and generally interacting with you all via social media on the new phone.

So which is best?

I won't really be using the phone that much for actually talking with people... lol? I'm more of an email/social media person when it comes to that. So it's basically going to be used for surfing, helping me manage my business, staying in touch with loved ones and an emergency communication tool when required.

Please comment with your opinions on the following phones, or if you know of a better phone please also let me know what it is and why you think it deserves my attention.

Here's the current running for the new replacement:

Filed under: google android

Mo Hall says...

"Google Android fans can now buy the new T-Mobile MyTouch 3G at 4,000 Radio Shack stores nationwide. The price will remain the same ($199), but you'll be able to purchase the phone, sign a contract, pay your upgrade fee and pick up that plug adapter that you've been meaning to get. Radio Shack, which annoyingly calls itself "The Shack," has long carried smartphones from most major carriers, but this is the first time it will offer an Android handset." ... more info at link

Filed under: Google Android

 

 


Google has taken direct aim at Microsoft’s core personal computer software business, with the announcement of a PC operating system to rival Windows.

 

Read more: http://globalitnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/google-attacks-heart-of-microsoft.html

 

Tags: Google Chrome Operating system, Microsoft Windows, Chrome OS, Global IT News, Windows 7, PC’s, Google Android, Google Chrome Web browser, Technology, Software, IT, Web apps, Netbooks, 

Filed under: Google Android


Google has taken direct aim at Microsoft’s core personal computer software business, with the announcement of a PC operating system to rival Windows.

 

Read more: http://globalitnews.blogspot.com/2009/07/google-attacks-heart-of-microsoft.html

 

Tags: Google Chrome Operating system, Microsoft Windows, Chrome OS, Global IT News, Windows 7, PC’s, Google Android, Google Chrome Web browser, Technology, Software, IT, Web apps, Netbooks, 

Filed under: Google Android

 


In a deal intended to strengthen Intel's push into the mobile computing arena, the Santa Clara chip maker and Finnish cell phone giant Nokia on Tuesday announced what they called a long-term relationship to develop new mobile devices.

 

Read more: http://globalitnews.blogspot.com/2009/06/intel-and-nokia-announce-long-term.html

 

Tags: Intel, Nokia, Strategic Partnership, Jack Gold, Atom, ARM chips, Google Android, Christopher Danley, JP Morgan, Silicon Valley, Moblin, Santa Clara, Netbooks, Maemo, Global IT News,  

Filed under: Google Android