Consumer Gadgets: 50 Ways to Have Fun and Simplify Your Life With Today's Technology... and Tomorrow's (Financial Times Prentice Hall Books.) - Hardcover

Evans, Nicholas D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131827847 ISBN 13: 9780131827844

Publisher: Ft Pr, 2003

Synopsis

Tomorrow's "futuristic" devices are already here--and they're even more amazing than Hollywood screenwriters imagined they'd be! Best of all, you can use these technologies to simplify your life, get more efficient, and have more fun--right now. In Consumer Gadgets: 50 Ways to Have Fun--and Simplify Your Life--with Today's Technology...and Tomorrow's, one of the world's leading experts in emerging technology shows how you can make the most of 50 of today's hottest consumer-oriented innovations--and tomorrow's. You'll discover virtual keyboards that let you type in the air; GPS locators that keep track of your kids; camera phones that transmit your photos instantly; in-car systems that read your email and stock quotes aloud; and dozens more devices to inform you, protect you, connect you, and entertain you. From digital gaming to automated concierge services, virtual tourism to instant multimedia messaging, Evans shows where to get it, how to use it, and how it'll improve your life. Then, drawing on his experience consulting with the world's leading corporations and technology developers, he previews "just around the corner" breakthroughs that are even more incredible. TechTV is the cable television network for those excited by and curious about all things related to technology. By using technology as a backdrop to entertain, amaze, and engage viewers, TechTV is the lifestyle network that showcases how the latest trends, products, and events enhance our lives. Check your local television for TechTV.

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From the Back Cover:

Whether it's the 007 gadgets from "Q" branch in the James Bond movies, the gadgets in movies such as Spy Kids, or even Austin Powers, we have an endless fascination with gadgets and technology.

In Consumer Gadgets: 50 Ways to Have Fun and Simplify Your Life with Today's Technology...and Tomorrow's, Nicholas D. Evans explores fifty of the hottest topics in consumer-oriented technology. He takes an activity-centric approach to show how you can simplify your life using some of these new gadgets and services that are available today, together with a glimpse into some of the future things to come.

• Gadgets for the home
• Gadgets for the office
• Gadgets for the car
• Gadgets you can wear

"Many gadgets can complicate life with technology for technology's sake. But some can add real value, simplicity, and ease of use. Nick Evans' new book points out some of today's and tomorrow's winners in this must-have, benefit-oriented read for the gadget-inclined."

Carl James YankowskiFormer President of Sony Electronics and CEO of Palm, Inc.

"This book is perfect for the technologically curious--those wanting to know about the technology behind the things we call gadgets. As a technologist specializing in telematics, I was delighted reading about the technology behind other consumer gadgets."

Dave ActonDirector, Global Telematics Portfolio PlanningGeneral Motors Corporation

"Nick Evans' insights into current and future applications of technology are second to none. With the visibility he has into the uses of leading-edge technology among the biggest and brightest corporate technologists, he has built up an impressive level of knowledge and expertise. It is this experience and insight that lends great credibility to his latest work on some of the most compelling technology advancements for consumers. This book is authoritative and comprehensive, but it features an appropriate level of skepticism to prevent consumers from rushing headlong into purchasing the latest gadgets without understanding some of the challenges that come with them."

Tom SmithEditorCMP Media, InternetWeek.com

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Consumer Gadgets is an approachable "how-to" book exploring fifty of today's high-tech innovations that can enable you to have fun, simplify your life, and be more productive in everyday tasks whether at home, at the office or even in your car.

The book explores the futurist capabilities of today's and tomorrow's technology by showing you "amazing things you can do today that you don't know about...and things you can do tomorrow". Evans provides an easy-to-read exploration of the benefits behind some of these new gadgets and services which are already on the market, together with a glimpse into some of the future things to come.

The book's extensive coverage includes high-tech and consumer products from some of the world's leading corporations and innovators such as American Express, ExxonMobil, Fujitsu, General Motors, Honda, Microsoft, NCR, Nikon, Nokia, OnStar, Samsung, Segway, Sony, Sprint PCS, Texas Instruments, Thales Navigation, TiVo, Toshiba, Wherify, XM Satellite Radio and many others. It provides easy-to-read, plain English descriptions of what these products and services do, how to use them, sample usage scenarios, and their overall benefits.

"Nick Evans' insights into current and future applications of technology are second to none. With the visibility he has into the uses of leading-edge technology among the biggest and brightest corporate technologists, he has built up an impressive level of knowledge and expertise. It is this experience and insight that lends great credibility to his latest work on some of the most compelling technology advancements for consumers. This book is authoritative and comprehensive, but it features an appropriate level of skepticism to prevent consumers from rushing headlong into purchasing the latest gadgets without understanding some of the challenges that come with them."

Tom SmithEditorCMP Media, InternetWeek.com

"Many gadgets can complicate life with technology for technology's sake. But some can add real value, simplicity, and ease of use. Nick Evans' new book points out some of today's and tomorrow's winners in this must-have, benefit-oriented read for the gadget-inclined."

Carl James YankowskiFormer President of Sony Electronics and CEO of Palm, Inc.

About the Author:

About the Author

NICHOLAS D. EVANS is a widely recognized business and technology consultant, speaker, and author. He has been featured in and has published over 100 articles for publications ranging from Fortune and The Financial Times to Internet Week and .Net Magazine. Mr. Evans' highly acclaimed Internet Week column on Emerging Technology has been running since 1997. His books include Business Innovation and Disruptive Technology and Business Agility: Strategies for Gaining Competitive Advantage through Mobile Business Solutions (Financial Times Prentice Hall) together with numerous other titles from publishers such as Microsoft Press.

Mr. Evans holds a B.Sc.(Hons) and M.Sc. from Southampton University in England. He is a frequent advisor to the venture capital community and serves on several advisory boards. He can be reached at ndevans@hotmail.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ft Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0131827847
• ISBN 13: 9780131827844
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224