Can mobile devices replace boxtops? I think they will; phones especially are becoming extremely versatile…
As mobile carriers improve networks to broadband speeds, there is no reason streaming video can’t be broadcast through a mobile handset onto a television (ect..). Soon, people will always have their “cable boxes” with them. This will also allow for a highly lucrative advertising model, since there will be mobile data to leverage. Mobile location and interaction (specifically on a cellphone) are great proxies that advertisers can utilize while creating models to target behavior.
Networks will need to completely rethink their business models. Emerging and retooled networks will enjoy an economic advantage of a reduced overhead. Social syndication technologies in this market will also become increasingly important. I have a lot more thoughts on this – anyone else care to add to the discussion?
After driving from Memphis to Hilton Head, then to Long Island, I developed a pretty cool trick to shorten the trip.
Overall, the trick saved me from 3 speeding tickets and allowed me to go around 85 the majority of the time.
First, I would stay in the front of a pack of cars traveling roughly 5-10 over the speed limit. Then, when I saw another vehicle trying to speed up, I would stay in the left lane and keep increasing speed to see what limit that the driver was comfortable with. I would then move over and let them pass. Next, I let the driver gain a sizable distance on me, but never far enough away where I could not see him. Finally, I would trail him at the same speed (generally around 85), but from further back. Two times on I-95 and one time on a random interstate, the car I picked out was pulled over and I was able to set off the speed trap before I passed through.
When you’re driving alone and your estimated driving time is 12ish hours, every little bit helps!
So, something “BIG” clicked in my mind tonight. I am ecstatic about fleshing the whole concept out. Unfortunately, I have an exam tomorrow and should probably be asleep by now. (On a side note, can I ever write a post where I won’t gripe over my current school situation?)
The good news is that I begin Easter Break after my exam. I was originally planning to organize a trip to Hilton Head, SC, with a bunch of friends, but have just decided I do not have the time (I mean I have the time, but there are more pressing issues at hand that I must address).
I just wrote a rough outline on the post I will be composing. Some parts will surely raise eyebrows.
Well, what’s the topic you ask? Here’s the title as of this moment: “Communication and Expression”.
I will be using this blog as a way to draw out bigger concepts that I have been pondering.
A lot of times, the articles that I write will later add to a larger idea that I will tackle in the future. I want to use this blog as a public way to display the evolution of my thought process.
For part I and II posts, I will leave the original post and link back to them. However, I will more than likely be editing both versions and reposting a full article (citing the original topics).
I’ll figure out the best way to archive this – school is just kind of in the way of me doing interesting stuff. I wish I had more time to write – there’s a lot I need to share. My goal is to get at least one good article accomplished a day. Hopefully that time will come soon.
