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As the global population begins to strain towards what leading climate experts believe could be the limits of the planet’s ability to sustain heavy industry in its traditional form, more and more consumers are looking for ways to make use of freely available power sources such as wind and solar power. Energy innovator Mariah Power has developed a new application for Apple’s iPhone that will allow users to gauge the wind speed around their homes, a crucial feature for those home owners considering the installation of their own wind turbine. 

The app will make use of the iPhone’s built in microphone to gauge the speed of the wind by capturing the sound, filtering out all ambient noise and making use of a highly complex algorithm that will convert what the phone ‘hears’ into a decibel rating that is correlated with wind speed. Mariah has worked with California digital design firm Create with Context to create the software which it hopes will boost sales of its 1.2 kilowatt residential turbine, a piece of equipment that makes use of uniquely designed horizontal blades to generate power from even low level wind as slow as 10 miles per hour. Even so, developers are insisting that the app be viewed as a tool for raising awareness of wind’s potential for power generation rather than as a scientific measurement tool.

With the growing popularity of smart phones such as the iPhone, one of Apple’s largest smash hits in recent years, businesses are turning increasingly to not only connecting with customers via online services, but by bringing their mobile devices into play. Car makers are the latest to enter the market and make a big impact, giving consumers a wide range of features that would have not been possible prior to the digital age. Mercedes-Benz steps into the arena with an extensive platform for telematics that upgrades its vehicles navigation systems by offering up to date reports on traffic and weather, in addition to a feature which allows iPhone users to use their phone to unlock their vehicle.

Working in tandem with Hughes Telematics, Mercedes offers its mbrace system to through Hughes’ servers in an effort to replace the auto maker’s former Tele Aid system. With GPS built in and two way data transfers over the Verizon network, the system will offer automatic collision notification and features that let drivers call for emergency help. The iPhone unlocking function will even work across the continent as demonstrated by the company which unlocked a car in California from a location in New York.

Plenty of consumers have embraced the concept of the smart phone and they have proven this by quickly rocketing the devices up the sales charts until they have definitely become one of the premiere products in the world today. At the top of the list is the Apple iPhone, a device that has quite literally taken the world by storm and amassed a huge following of dedicated users who treasure the device’s wide range of impressive features. These are the people who have made the better deals that are now available possible because retailers have seen they can sell these phones in huge bulk which means consumers today are able to get much better deals now than would have ever been possible in the past. Due to the market share that Apple’s flagship device holds there are very few competitors who can get anywhere near them and this means they can rest assured that by dropping prices they still have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

It is certainly a wise idea to make sure that the deals have been scoped first because with so many products out there today, comparison shopping is definitely in order. This means taking a look at the offers and finding the best deal to suit the individual’s situation. There are ways to lower the price point, but there are also bundled bargains which include lots of extras without raising the price that are equally attractive. No matter what sort of bargain a person is after, the sites on the web offer the best.

With the rising concern over food contamination not from outside pollutants, but rather from commonly used agricultural chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides and fungicides, various groups are now trying to spread adequate information regarding the use of such chemicals in food. One group in particular, the Pesticide Action Network, has created a website called What’s On My Food? that seeks to distill the complex information regarding these potential health threats in a way that consumers can quickly and readily understand. The group rallies for pesticide use reform and as a result, has decades of experience delivering such information to consumers. 

The What’s On My Food? app will make use of toxicology information from a wide network of databases and pull from those in order to deliver information directly to the app’s users. Information such as which pesticides are on each kind of food, in what amount and, in a ground breaking move, information on what health concerns those particular chemicals are tied to in human beings according to current scientific research. So far over 80 different foods are listed, but the group hopes to expand its listings in the near future for this free app so that consumers can make decisions before they purchase foods rather than after preparation.

One thing that hi tech industry experts have been predicting is that the smart phone market could only be dominated so long by one solo enterprise offering even the best device. So far, Apple has been pushing the limits with its globe conquering iPhone, but it seems that this may not remain the case for too much longer. More companies are moving in for the kill and one of them is HTC. This company has unveiled an incredible device that has left many reviewers star struck, the HTC HD2. The stunning features such as the dazzlingly large and clear screen, user sensitive dimming and impressive processing power have all combined to make the HD2 quite a sought after machine that analysts predict will take a definite bite from Apple’s market. The fact that the device offers one of the largest keyboards in the industry is also going to help it as consumers have shown favor to those devices which are easiest to learn.

However, it is not simply HTC that has built a formidable machine by which to wage war on the iPhone because there are several other devices on the horizon threatening to close the gap in competition and one of them is the Nokia n900, a remarkably powerful machine that offers users the ability to have Linux running on their smart phone, a massively attractive feature for users at a certain level of hi tech savvy. This combined with the devices’ ability to deliver cable speed wireless internet by cellular modem instead of a wifi connection is definitely going to give it a strong edge in the market place as consumers continue to expect heavier web browsing capabilities from their phones with each new generation. The iPhone certainly has popularity in its favor, however, a factor that should not be under emphasized because that popularity could easily spill over into giving the giant a real lead as consumers want to continue using favorite apps, of which iPhone has millions.

Those who have embraced Apple’s massively popular iPhone are noted as being among some of the most tech savvy users in the mobile crowd, so it comes as no surprise that they would show strong favor to new technology over older devices such as the stethoscope. This is the market share that iPhone accessories developer RidRx is betting on with their latest adapter for the world’s most popular mobile device. Using the new adapter, called the iStetho Adapter, in conjunction with the iStethophone Pro app, users will be able to get not only an audio recording of beating hearts, but also a visual read out similar to what those in the medical fields are accustomed to reading for their patients.

Since the Food and Drug Administration of the United States, the official regulatory agency of all medical devices, cannot keep up with the current speed of technological development, both the iStethophone Pro app and the iStetho Adapter are not considered ‘medical devices’ in the official sense and are being sold as for ‘nonmedical purposes’ despite the innovation’s potential to assist doctors. It may be some time before agencies embrace this technology, but for now the patents on $29.99 the device are pending.

For those who are still unaware, Apple has instituted some incredibly strict policies when it comes to their iPhone line of products. In order to preserve their own business relationship with their favored carrier, the tech giant has gone to draconian lengths to ensure that users were forced to stick with the preferred carrier. However, for those who are considering a possible way to unlock iPhone 3G, it is very much possible and has incredible benefits, as well.

The first thing to understand is that, despite any publicity the iPhone maker has put out to the contrary, it is neither illegal nor immoral to choose this option. In fact, in the United States, a librarian at the US Library of Congress has explained that the issue is actually not a problem for the average consumer. The freedom to choose a person’s mobile phone carrier should be theirs and theirs alone. This means that those who are seeking a way to have more options with their phone are fully entitled to do whatever they must to unlock an iPhone if they want to see the benefits of adding a wider variety of useful apps. Having full control over a device a consumer has paid for is a right by the laws of many nations and Apple is beginning to see backlash for attempting to corral consumers in such a way that their profits are raised as a result of their actions.

Once the phone is unlocked, consumers enjoy a wide range of benefits that include more games and programs which they can run on their mobile device, as well as great control over how the device is used. It may seem complex, but with the right sources nearly any person should be able to unlock their phones with sound results that do not damage the handset or its operating system in any way. The savings in terms of a more cost effective mobile phone plan is another major draw for those who do not want to shell out the high cost of service that the primary iPhone carrier charges. In the future, more consumers are expected to join the rush to unlock their phone so that it serves them best.

In the wake of Apple’s immensely popular iPhone, more and more celebrities are choosing to expand their marketing portfolio by reaching out to fans via their own personal app that gives them an instant connection with the people who keep them in business. This time, global pop star sensation Britney Spears is releasing her own app titled “It’s Britney!” designed to work on both the iPhone and iPod Touch mobile devices. This program will offer a range of features specifically designed to interest Spears’ fan base. 

The app, which is available for a price of $1.99 via download from the iTunes App Store will give fans a chance to get messages direct from Britney Spears, news about the singer, view a collection of her photos, Twitter updates and a home page which developers have said will be frequently updated. In addition to this, when fans shake their iPhones, it will enable a feature, when in a preset mode, that displays a sparkler effect. This feature is designed for fans who are at her live shows to offer greater interaction with her while she is on stage. One feature fans are sure to love is the ability to put their own face on the backup dancers in her videos.

While women have historically been a powerful demographic for all consumer goods, the arrival of more user friendly electronic devices has changed the landscape dramatically. No longer are computers and related technologies the domain of tech savvy middle aged men and teenaged boys. In today’s world, the savvy mommy blogger has an iPhone, too, and she knows more than simply how to make calls and surf the web. According to recent research by mobile advertising juggernaut Greystripe, iPhone moms are using the mobile phones for a variety of applications that exceed the expectations of tech experts set only a few short years ago.

The iPhone mom demographic is a rapidly growing one that shows a mom’s iPhone is more than just her own. Nearly 50% of moms using the device share it with their children, downloading plenty of entertainment and educational apps to enrich their children’s lives. About the same percentage are also using the device to locate local stores, find discounts from retailers in their area and even take a quick peek at recipes online in order to help them make more informed grocery purchases which save their families money.

With nearly 20% of moms looking for quick coupons and a full 43% doing comparison shopping, retailers are eying this demographic with renewed hope of finding better ways to lure shoppers in during these tight economic times. The added fact that moms are using the iPhone to set their schedules using calendar apps and other organizational tools sees a range of developers considering the concept of having ad-sponsored apps that can perform this function better than some of the other free apps on the market today. Since moms are checking their messages with the devices, advertising straight to them while they’re on the go also looks to be a lucrative opportunity that boosts retailer sales while serving the needs of these busy women.

From exercise tracking apps to dietary advice to relaxation tools, moms are employing applications to help them better their lives and manage all of their daily tasks to a much more efficient degree. Critics forsee a flood of women flocking to the device as word of its usefulness spreads across the female sector of the blogosphere in the coming years.

From iPhone app developer and web giant PeopleFinders, come two new apps that are designed to help consumers distinguish the potential of dates. These apps, titled Stud or Dud and Are They Really Single? will perform background checks on singles for the users of each service by sifting through a great deal of public records databases. In an effort to give singles a more complete picture of their potential matches, the apps are designed to search through everything from federal databases to the much smaller municipal databases for more local infractions or other potentially damaging information on individuals. The programs then utilize a complex algorithm to arrange the information in a convenient format that users can make quick use of.

However, while the apps themselves are only 99 cents to download, the background checks are much pricier, being offered at $9.95 per inquiry on a single individual to $24.95 for annual subscription to the background checking service. While the information is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate, users will be able to find out such facts as whether the person is married, has gone through a bankruptcy, owns any property, has a criminal history or is a registered sex offender. Both apps are expected to meet with some success in an increasingly online focused dating world.