Technology

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Silvia Vergani IDEO Design Research Director

IDEO Design Tips for Entrepreneurs in the Aging Space

By Linda Sherman / June 13, 2018

Silvia Vergani, Director of Design Research for IDEO and co-lead of IDEO Health and Wellness practice, presented at the What’s Next Boomer Business Summit March 28, 2018 in San Francisco in an excellent featured analyst session called: Play, Sensuality and Fear: Designing Human Centered Solutions for the Aging Market. She was joined by Jim Murphy…

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Making of Steve Ewell CTA Foundation interview video photo thanks to Ty Johnson, ASA's Communication Manager who was hosting the press room at the Aging in America Conference

CTA Foundation: Accessible Tech for Older Adults & Disabilities, and CES Insights

By Linda Sherman / May 13, 2018

Stephen Ewell, Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation Interviewed by Linda Sherman, Managing Editor, Boomer Tech Talk Filmed at the American Society on Aging (ASA) annual Aging in America conference (AiA18) in San Francisco March 26, 2018 Steve Ewell spoke at the concurrent Boomer Business Summit on March 28, 2018 Learn about what CTA…

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Bill Hall speaking at TEDxTokyo.

Bill Hall on Japan the Aging Society and Test Market for the Future

By Linda Sherman / May 12, 2018

Please enjoy Bill Hall, President, IPSOS Healthcare Japan and Chairman, IPSOS Business Consulting Japan being interviewed by Kyle Springer of Perth USAsia Centre Perspectives podcast on: Japan the Aging Society and Test Market for the Future. The interview discusses aging demographics, progress with products for the aging market in Japan and elsewhere, and product and…

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Apple News on an iPad. Photo by Linda Sherman

Website Design for Older Adults

By Linda Sherman / April 14, 2018

It is shocking how many websites aimed at a 50+ audience are inappropriately designed. This article is a work in progress as we continue to seek examples of websites that are well designed for older adults while sharing guidelines that have been put forth for aging friendly sites. Building websites for seniors nests within a…

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How to Minimize Communication Costs While Traveling in Japan

By Linda Sherman / December 16, 2017

Japan is a cool place to visit. I have found ways to help you enjoy your trip without worrying about the cost of phone calls, instant messaging (including texts), emails, and internet access while you are in Japan. Without access to a Japanese phone or SIM card, a key concern for travelers has been roaming…

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Streaming and Digital Services Gifts for Mom

By Linda Sherman / May 13, 2017

Looking for a gift for your mother? We recommend you add to whatever streaming services she may have access to for her viewing pleasure. You might also consider a subscription to a news publication to support the survival of proper investigative journalism. A Gift of Amazon Prime Includes Shipping with Her Streaming For only $99…

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EZVIZ Mini Video Camera Review

By Ray Gordon / May 13, 2016

There are many home automation and security systems on the market and new ones are appearing virtually every week. There are those that are feature rich and many that are easy to set-up. Most wireless home security cameras can be controlled remotely via applications that you can download to your mobile devices. For security and…

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SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Review

By Ray Gordon / April 8, 2016

I love my iPad as well as my iPhone. Not only are they great mobile devices, but they also have lots of storage space to carry thousands of photos and other illustrations. The biggest problem I have is finding a way to best utilize all that storage effectively. Although it’s a snap to move files…

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Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB Pitch and Speed Controls

Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB Turntable Review

By Ray Gordon / January 6, 2016

Although audiophiles were convinced that LPs still provided the most accurate rendition of original music, most people had moved fully into the digital age and had left analog music far behind. Virtually all music is now produced digitally, and most tracks are distributed online via music streaming services or online stores. Yet many music lovers…

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ZAGG Folio iPad Case Review

By Ray Gordon / February 10, 2015

The latest iPad is a fantastic mobile device. It’s high-resolution Retina display, lightweight, and easy to use touch-screen interface make it a joy to use for almost any task that can take advantage of a touch-based interface. Although editing photos, reading e-books, surfing the web, or viewing movies are fantastic experiences on a tablet, there…

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