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GPS opens up a world of smart phone socialising possibilities
Database, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/06/2010
» The rise of GPS-enabled smart phones with social networking integration are changing today's lifestyles not only in how we communicate with one another but also in making our lives easier and more enjoyable, in what is being termed the ''mobile social media era''.
Big dogs' sudden exit
Database, Published on 02/06/2010
» The definitive and most authoritative study on whether cellphones cause cancer was released by the World Health Organisation; WHO spent $14 million (455 million baht) in 13 countries (not including Thailand) and followed thousands of people around for 10 years to see if they got cancer; the study was clear: some people got cancer, many didn't, including people who used phones a lot, didn't use phones at all, or used phones sometimes; because of this important result, the WHO will take another $25 million (813 million baht) from you to do a bigger study; what could have happened is that WHO could have asked a scientist specialising in electromagnetic radiation if there is a chance that cellphones (or, more generally, electromagnetic radiation) can cause cancer and (s)he would reply for free: ''No, and here's why....'' but that would deny hundreds of form-fillers their monthly payments.
NTBC Act gets green light
Database, Published on 02/06/2010
» In a rare all-day session, the senate passed the National Telecommunication and Broadcasting Commission Act by a vote of 85-1 with three abstentions; the upper house put some serious changes in the original law passed by the Lower House, so it could be a while before the act actually takes effect; for example, the senators watered down the national oversight National Telecommunication and Broadcasting Commission (NTBC) by increasing membership from an unwieldy 11 to an unworkable 15; the Lower House can submit to the wise senate, or fight the changes and try to negotiate the final law.
Some more useful utilities for OS X
Database, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 02/06/2010
» I have recently been looking at utilities new users may find useful. Before making any changes, make sure your data is backed up. That should be second nature to computer users (Mac or PC), but for many people the message has not yet gotten through.
Singing the same old vapourware song
Database, Gotfried. K, Published on 02/06/2010
» According to recent reports in the tech press, Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser recently dropped to below 60 percent in market share, down from a high of 95 percent back in 2003. For many reasons, this is excellent news. But another report, on the other hand, demonstrates that Microsoft has not given up on its bag of tricks, the sort of tricks that helped Internet Explorer supposedly ''win'' the browser war in the first place.
The importance of preparing for disaster
Database, James Hein, Published on 02/06/2010
» After the recent events in Bangkok, I suspect many companies will be considering the issue of a disaster recovery plan. Anyone who has received formal training in project management will be familiar with this term, but it has been my experience that many organisations ignore this aspect of project management and that of risk management in general when building up their businesses.
Social assessment
Database, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/06/2010
» The overwhelming increase of social networking content, combined with the rapidly changing emotions of people during times of conflict, is driving the development of new social media analytics tools.
Restaurants recommended by user reviews, not advertising
Database, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 02/06/2010
» Restaurants are getting closer to diners with a personalised marketing platform offered by restaurantsofbangkok.com which claims the first of its kind in the region.
Edible kitty litter, Viagra & Odourless cat's urine
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 30/05/2010
» One of the first things I become expert at whenever I visit the United States is its television. I have no choice in the matter. Over here in the States I'm awake when I'm asleep in Bangkok, and jetlag thus hits me like a Northeastern truck driver on methamphetamines.
The virtual world of fashion
Muse, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/05/2010
» Having been best friends since they studied communication art together at Chulalongkorn University, actress Chayanan Manomaisantiphap, Panvad Nirunkul, a daughter of media mogul Panya Nirunkul, Rattikan Takomuang and Chatree Chokmongkolsatian fulfilled their collective dream when they started a clothing brand for young fashionistas, "de Veen", at fashion hub Siam Square two years ago after graduating.