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Swedish company invents smartphone made for seniors
And now, according to a recent article on technology website CNet.com, Swedish company Doro is inventing a phone specifically created for seniors, and plans to create a hybrid between an advanced smartphone, and a simple cell phone, called the PhoneEasy 740.
Seniors Stick to Basics with Mobile Phones
The best video games for seniors
An intro to smartphones and e-readers for seniors
Kinder and Gentler Gadget Use
recently came across a column by Lewis D. Diuguid in the Kansas City Star entitled "Gadgets too often stop us from enjoying life." Mr. Diuguid recounted many moments in which he found tech intrusive: a man distracted from being in the moment with his wife in the movie theater, checking emails on a smartphone; parents talking on the phone in the car, ignoring their children; board meetings where devices left open on the table make annoying noises announcing the arrival of new messages.
On the Road - Everyday Gadget Use for Boomers
I'm just one Baby Boomer and last week I was on the road up and down the east coast for graduations. In between the two graduations I attended a professional conference. I expect that my life is a lot like yours. Boomers are ever moving, whether visiting children and grandkids or traveling for fun. However, this time I was amazed at how many times I used some gadget or my iPhone to help me out while I traveled and even at the conference. Here are some of the ways I used technology: