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Cell phone addiction: Myth or Reality?

11/05/201411/03/2014 Julie Campbell

Technology news headlines have been revealing that people are becoming increasingly hooked on their mobile devices. As a growing number of cases of internet and cell phone addiction have been making headlines – with the latest being a patient diagnosed as being hooked on his Google Glass – many have started to wonder whether smartphones are doing us more harm than good, when all is said and done. For this reason QR Code Press conducted a study to examine the various items and parts of our lives that people consider…

Mobile technology use is still placing drivers in danger

10/07/201410/04/2014 Jorge Gonzalez

A recent survey has revealed that Canadians are continuing to drive while using their smartphones. Despite the fact that the majority of Canadian provinces and territories have put regulations into place that limits or bans the use of mobile technology such as smartphones while driving, a recent survey has shown that many motorists within the country continue this dangerous practice. The survey determined that smartphones and other electronic devices were being used while behind the wheel. This use of mobile technology has been proven by a broad spectrum of different…

Smartphone trends show most shoppers don’t like device use in lines

09/29/201409/27/2014 John Montgallo

Recent research has revealed that the majority of people don’t like standing in checkout lines with others using devices. Among the largest smartphone trends outside of the various devices that have been released and the directions being taken in mobile commerce, marketing, and payments, is the etiquette surrounding the actual use of these gadgets. Nearly everyone now owns some form of cell phone, but this has been a development that has come on quite quickly. Due to the speed at which the smartphone trends have traveled, it hasn’t made it…

Mobile devices should be hidden away for the best social interactions

08/19/201408/17/2014 John Montgallo

According to a recent study, for a great conversation, smartphones should be undetectable. Researchers from the department of urban affairs at Virginia Tech have released the results of a study that they have conducted with regards to the impact of the presence of mobile devices on the quality of social interactions. Though these gadgets are seen as social tools and are meant to bring individuals information, they may not help in person. Despite the fact that mobile devices are technically supposed to make sure that we can always keep in…

Mobile technology proves increasingly popular in real estate

06/30/201406/28/2014 Julie Campbell

Real Estate Agents Use Mobile Technology

Agents and agencies are continuing their investments into smartphone friendly marketing. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has now completed their 2013-2014 Realtor Technology Survey to help to gain insight into the number of realtors who are spending on new forms of tech, such as mobile technology, in order to enhance their businesses. What they found is that spending was greater last year than it had been in previous years. This suggests that real estate agents are looking to mobile technology and other digital environments on an increasing basis in…