Computing Week in Review: April 7th Through April 13thby Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger 14 Apr 2008 04:53 AM
April 7th Computing Week in Review: March 31st Through April 6th What is your favorite thing to do on your computer? Do you enjoy blogging or building a website? Reading up on news and entertainment? Do you spend a lot of time working on your computer? It is hard to believe that just a few decades ago, most of us did without computers (and cell phones and DVDs). Isn't it amazing how far technology has come and how much it is a part of our daily lives? That said, let's take a look at all of the technology stories that were posted last week. April 8th Mobile Fragrance Communications Instead of ring tones how about downloading the scent of a cherry pie? How about creating a playlist of comforting or relaxing scents such as an ocean breeze, spring flowers or a musky perfume? Cell phone users in Japan will be testing out a new service that allows them to download fragrances. The service is the brainchild of NTT Communications, a major telecommunications company. April 9th Outfitting Your Wii with Controllers There is no doubt that the Wii is currently (and still) the most popular and affordable gaming device out there. But before you score your Wii at $250, make sure that you have budgeted for the accessories and games. I'll be offering a guide to the most useful and interesting Wii accessories. April 10th Emergency Alert Text System for Cell Phones This is a test, this is only a test...Who doesn't know those words and the distinctive sound that accompanies testing of the Emergency Broadcasting System. And if you have ever been warned of severe weather in your area, you know how valuable that system is for everyone. April 11th The ability to electronically detect someone's smile has been around for a little while. Lat year, Sony unveiled its Smile Shutter features on some cameras, and other manufactures, such as Fuji, offer face (not smile) detection technology on their cameras. And now there is another use for smile and face detection technology--medical use. Learn more about Mary Ann Romans  Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat. Relevantcomputers tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags cell-phone, digital camera, mobile, technology Discuss this article
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From detecting your smile to smelling with your cell phone, this past week's articles show how far technology has come. Here is the Computing Blog Week in review for April 7th through April 13th.
