Technology Reports
Social Networking
December 2007
Last year, Information Central reported on social networking tools in A Web 2.0 Sampler: YouTube, ActiveRain, and iTV. Since that time, many more technologies have gained momentum as powerful networking and marketing tools for REALTORS®. As expected, social networking websites and applications continue to take the lead when it comes to "must have" technologies.
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The Apple iPhone
After years of rumors and rampant speculation, Apple finally released its much-anticipated iPhone in late June. Apple's entry into the cellphone market has been one of the most hyped new technology product launches this century. TV networks covered the iPhone¿s debut like a Hollywood premier.
July 2007
The Future of Digital Cameras
Peer at the LCD screen to see some of the changes coming to the world of digital cameras.
February 2007
A Web 2.0 Sampler: YouTube, ActiveRain, & iTV
Technology changes every minute of every day and at times it seems almost futile to stay informed of the latest and greatest. The recent surge in popularity of Web 2.0 comes at a time when most people are still getting used to the plain old Internet.
November 2006
Solar Nanotechnology
Imagine not having to worry about charging your cell phone, laptop, PDA, Blackberry, MP3 player, portable DVD, etc., perhaps ever. Solar nanotechnology just may be the innovation that would make it possible.
June 2006
Wearable Gadgets
Always losing your cell phone, iPod or Palm Pilot? New clothing currently available and in development can help you keep track of your electronic equipment -- or even replace it.
May 2006
eBooks
What do REALTORS®, students, travelers, CEOs, managers and staffers, and the regular, every day joe each share in common? These days, we all share a need and desire for immediate access to information, goods, and services to keep our work and personal lives manageable, informed, and enriched. Just imagine life without cell phones, Amazon.com, FedEx, iPods, and ebooks.
April 2006
Top Tech Tools 2006
Our look at cell phones, digital cameras, navigational gear, and other high-tech essentials for the successful real estate professional.
March 2006
Mashups
Taking a little of this and a little of that, new websites are changing the ways we find and use information online.
March 2006
Aerial Real Estate Maps
Homebuyers are relying on the Interent more than ever before to browse listings and research possible property purchases.
February 2006
Podcasting
The relatively new medium known as podcasting has come a long way in just a few short months. The term podcast was coined and first used in February 2004 by The Guardian newspaper, describing audio content that could be downloaded as MP3 files to a computer or other device (but not to be confused with MP3 music files).
February 2006
