mocoNews Quick Hits 1.6.2010


Twitter Bird

»  For those who can’t bear to stop Tweeting even for a moment, Ford is adding a voice-activated service for Twitter messages and internet radio. [AP]

»  A new study shows that the electromagnetic waves from cell phones could prevent Alzheimer’s disease. I[AFP]

»  The Jitterbug phone, aimed at seniors, has a new function—it can call to check up on Grandma. [PC Magazine]

»  The UK has over 8 million mobile gamers, a number some say is indicative of users’ willingness to pay for content. [PocketGamer]

»  Tethering your cellphone to your belt may sound lame, but what if you could do it wirelessly? [AFP]