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A helpful wireless reminder

Posted: 03/15/10 by Mobile Future Team

Did you forget to take your medicine today?

Well, a new wireless technology can help remind you if you did.

A St. Louis pharmacy-benefit manager is testing the "GlowCap," a pill container that is equipped with a wireless transmitter that notifies patients when it is time for a dose of their medicine.

Daniel Touchette, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Illinois at Chicago, explains the importance of the wireless transmitting technology:

"Only about half of patients who are prescribed a medication for a chronic condition are still taking the drug regularly after a year and the most effective programs combine education and reminders".

Wireless growth impressive

Posted: 05/27/09 by Mobile Future Team

Life is a highway - mobile apps for auto enthusiasts

Posted: 03/11/09 by Molly Kocour

From New York Times "Wheels" blogger John Quain:

"Indeed, our love affair with cellphones is increasingly being coupled with our love affair with the automobile, spawning applications - some silly, some sublime - that drivers can download to their mobile handsets for little or no money."  

True enough.  To satisfy your inner Brian O'Conner , there's a program called Dynolicious, which gauges your 0-to-60 times, supposedly to within 0.08 of a second. It also measures lateral G-forces.   Speaking of speed traps (we weren't but given the above, it seemed like a natural segue), some new apps give warnings of oncoming hazards.  For example, an iPhone app called Njection compiles feedback from subscribers and pinpoints speed traps along any route you input.   And when you hit a pothole going 80, you'll need a new struts.  But at least with RepairPal, you can get a quick wireless estimate for parts and labor costs, as well as nearby repair shops with customer ratings.   And those who are more concerned with reducing their carbon footprint can turn to greenMeter, Ecorio and other apps that suggest ways to save on fuel.   Just what we need now that the weather's warmer and Spring Break is here.