Technology Comedy: Stick your finger in your ear and say hello

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around humorous and speculative ideas related to emerging technologies, particularly focusing on unconventional communication devices and wearable technology. Participants explore the implications and potential future developments in personal technology and its integration into daily life.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant humorously imagines a future where people commonly use a device called the Finger Whisper phone, which requires placing a finger in the ear to answer calls.
  • Another participant jokes about the potential awkwardness of using such a device while dealing with personal hygiene.
  • A different participant expresses excitement about the future of wearable technology, including a wearable PC that could provide internet access through voice commands, likening it to science fiction.
  • There is mention of clothing that could detect distress and automatically call emergency services with GPS coordinates, suggesting advancements in safety technology.
  • One participant proposes the idea of creating an accessory for wearable glasses that would help users avoid collisions, indicating a focus on enhancing user experience with technology.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share a general enthusiasm for the possibilities of future technology, but there is no consensus on specific ideas or their practicality. The discussion remains speculative and humorous without clear resolutions.

Contextual Notes

Some ideas presented are based on hypothetical advancements and may depend on technological feasibility and societal acceptance, which are not fully explored in the discussion.

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Readers interested in technology trends, wearable devices, and speculative discussions about future innovations may find this thread engaging.

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Truth is stranger than fiction!
When I pictured the streets of New York, with tens of thousands of people walking around with their finger stuck in their ear...

You just can't make up stuff this good! In five years it will seem natural to stick your finger in your ear to answer the telephone.

According to reports the Finger Whisper phone is answered by touching forefinger to thumb and then by putting the forefinger in the ear to hear who is ringing.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3246433.stm
 
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Best hope the phone doesn’t ring while you're scratching a ‘delicate’ itch…
 
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nanoo, nanoo

Gotta love technology. I suppose a wristwatch digital video phone is less that a decade away. The really cool technology I'm intested in is the "wearable PC". They've already created a rudimentary one, that projects an image in front of the eye via "glasses" and holographic technology. The only problem was the capacity. I'm sure that's a small hurdle.

Imagine a wearable Pc coupled with wireless technology. Instant access to the internet anywhere, anytime without so much as lifting a finger- the wearable. PC is operated via voice commands. Star Trek fans will be in awe. the technology is here today.
 
One thing coming [allegedly] is clothing that can tell if you are in distress; and then calls 911 and gives your GPS coordinates.
 
I’d like to market an accessory for those glasses; curb-feelers, to warn users when they are about to bump into someone or something.
 

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