2005 1

Gizmos

Among the various technology gizmos I’ve seen at the UK, this is the best. Our flat has a security system that does not allow anyone without an electronic key to enter. As with most flats, there is a panel on which you can dial the flat number and speak to the owner. Usually this is connected to an intercom in the flat. I was initially surprised that there was no intercom in our flat. ...

2001 3

Disposable mobile phone

A disposable mobile phone is just the sort I want. At $30 for 60 min, and only outbound calls, it’s perfect for my use. So far, it’s not coming to India though.

Voice messaging

In Delhi & Mumbai, you can send voice messages, and soon (hopefully) use the telephone to access e-mail. Through Indivoice. They have a long way to go, though, to get on par with Yahoo! by Phone.

You can talk to websites

Now you can talk to websites like TellMe or BeVocal.