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Techie Konduktor
Published on 4 Mar 2007 at 11:03 am.
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In 2005, I wrote about Sydney Train konduktors (aka “On-board Customer Service Officers”) who issue on-the-spot-printed tickets unlike our Pinoy konduktors who give you a torn-out piece of paper.
But look what I found yesterday when I rode a Crow bus from Tagaytay to Pasay. This konduktor has a nifty gadget slinged round his arm. You […]
Airborne Access Waypoint Internet Kiosks
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 6:34 am.
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Oh, so that’s how it’s supposed to work.
I’ve always passed by Internet kiosks like this in Shangri-La Mall, EDSA. But they’re always either not working or asking for a password.
This kiosk in Filling-station, John Hay provides Internet access to any user, without any login required. It gets the connection via Wi-Fi. This kid is playing […]
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Webcam Mommy
Published on 28 Sep 2006 at 6:45 am.
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And then there’s this story of an mommy who helps her two elementary-level kids do their homework, and prays together with the kids before she puts them to bed every night.
What’s awesome about this mom is that she does all these through the webcam!
Miko, our webcam Mommy, is an OFW who works in Indonesia. She […]
Techie Lolo has two iPods!
Published on 27 Mar 2006 at 6:19 am.
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He’s 94 86 years old and he’s got gadgets more than the regular yuppie.
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24-hour information kiosk
Published on 19 Dec 2005 at 6:50 am.
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We were at Blue Mountains in Sydney when I saw this 24-hour Tourist Information Kiosk. I tested my EQ and stopped myself from tinkering with it until *after* looking at the real main attractions: The three sisters and the vastness and beauty of the Blue Mountains.
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Media glut
Published on 19 Oct 2005 at 7:53 am.
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Within reach of my fingertips, I have access to more than 250 movies, tv shows, music albums, games, language lessons, documentaries and audio books to view and listen to. I have access to more than 10 newspapers and more than 20 magazines to read.
Techie Oldie
Published on 13 Oct 2005 at 7:41 am.
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I’m at Singapore Airport. As expected, I could now be found at one of the free internet terminals within the airport. I checked for any messages from my cousin whom I’m visiting today.
Then there’s this 80ish old American woman at the next terminal. In a gurgling voice she asks me, “How do I […]
To Joburg. Can’t leave my tech behind
Published on 3 Oct 2005 at 5:02 pm.
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I’m going to Joburg and I can’t leave my tech addictions behind.
I’m at the lounge of my airline. Free food, free drinks, magazines to read, movies to watch. But which do I choose?
Internet!
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Techie Commuter
Published on 23 Sep 2005 at 3:35 am.
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We drifted from the city center when we were in Singapore. We wanted to catch the Night Safari which was around 45 minutes away by train. But when we got there, the train staff said that we won’t make it to the night safari on time.
Techie Street Performer
Published on 20 Sep 2005 at 3:32 am.
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Maya and I were walking along Orchard Road last month in Singapore. There was a well dressed street performer and I thought he was playing a Chinese tune, yun pala “Desperado” yung tugtog niya.
He was playing the guitar with one deformed arm, he was blowing on a harmonica, he had a tambourine strapped to one foot and a cow bell on the other foot. He was wearing earphones too and had a speaker conveniently strapped to a stroller.
But this is what caught my attention. Indie CDs!
