Storing an ID on the phone doesn't cost anything. Transferring it to the phone could cost something, but it can easily be issued via bluetooth or infrared connection, for example from the DMV when you pass the driving test. The possibility of losing the phone is another problem though, and is the way I see it the biggest hurdle in implementing this idea.
I was thinking mobile phones when i wrote it, yes. Not everybody owns a smart phone NOW, but eventually as new models arrive the older models become cheaper. And everybody wants to have the toys that the "rich" people already have. I definately don't think it will happen in the near future, but I truly believe it will happen someday. Perhaps towards the end of your lifetime, depending on how well you take care of yourself:)
"The computer predicts an increase of crimes in areas A and B. Let's put some men there, and make sure the criminals spot them, and move the rest to areas C and D."
Apple makes good, user friendly products that simply works out of the box, but they are also patent trolling corporate bullies.
Microsoft makes good, user friendly products that simply works out of the box (most of the time), but they are also patent trolling corporate bullies.
Fanbois of both camps ignore the patent trolling corporate bully part, as long as they get a product that works for them.
"interestingly enough, though, if that thing has more than one lane, inner lanes DON'T have right of way, which makes no sense.."
The traffic rules in roundabouts are the same as anywhere else on the road: When changing lanes you have to give way for traffic in the lane you want to enter.
Most people don't seem to understand that a roundabout should be treated as normal road. When entering a road which has the right of way, as you would on a on ramp, don't hinder traffic coming from your left (or right if you are in England). When you are on the road with right of way / in a roundabout: Use your indicators and give way when changing lanes.
Me neither. If it is true, however, the majority of the passwords used here would be "slashdot", "newsfornerds", "linux", "micro$oftsuckz" or "applefanboi".
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I came in here just to read comments about sharks with frikkin lasers on their heads. This story is just perfect for/.
I never bring my expensive smart phone abroad, in case of theft.
I realize that I can just as well lose my phone when I am in my own country, it is just a precaution I take.
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Storing an ID on the phone doesn't cost anything. Transferring it to the phone could cost something, but it can easily be issued via bluetooth or infrared connection, for example from the DMV when you pass the driving test. The possibility of losing the phone is another problem though, and is the way I see it the biggest hurdle in implementing this idea.
I was thinking mobile phones when i wrote it, yes. Not everybody owns a smart phone NOW, but eventually as new models arrive the older models become cheaper. And everybody wants to have the toys that the "rich" people already have. :)
I definately don't think it will happen in the near future, but I truly believe it will happen someday. Perhaps towards the end of your lifetime, depending on how well you take care of yourself
To pay for your purchase send SMS with the word PAY followed by amount to XXXX
There will come a time when all your cards will be digital. Driving license, library card, discount cards at starbucks etc.
"The computer predicts an increase of crimes in areas A and B. Let's put some men there, and make sure the criminals spot them, and move the rest to areas C and D."
yea yea I will search for copyright on that word too :)
For the following words and characters:
first
post
copyright
patent
plus
+
apple
troll
euro
.
I could apply for some more but I figure these will generate enough money for my needs. I am not greedy and selfish.
Apple makes good, user friendly products that simply works out of the box, but they are also patent trolling corporate bullies.
Microsoft makes good, user friendly products that simply works out of the box (most of the time), but they are also patent trolling corporate bullies.
Fanbois of both camps ignore the patent trolling corporate bully part, as long as they get a product that works for them.
Yup and you can control which group can see what you publish. And people think google+ just thought of it.
1 Create different groups.
2 Add the people you don't want to chat with to one group.
3 Always appear offline to that group.
I misread the headline too at first. There has been a lot of easily misinterpreted headlines on here lately.
Move on
"interestingly enough, though, if that thing has more than one lane, inner lanes DON'T have right of way, which makes no sense.."
The traffic rules in roundabouts are the same as anywhere else on the road: When changing lanes you have to give way for traffic in the lane you want to enter.
Most people don't seem to understand that a roundabout should be treated as normal road. When entering a road which has the right of way, as you would on a on ramp, don't hinder traffic coming from your left (or right if you are in England). When you are on the road with right of way / in a roundabout: Use your indicators and give way when changing lanes.
I have never seen a poll or anything like that when I go there.
More people looking for gold on the streets -> More people developing back or neck pain...
I don't think I know anyone that deserves to be rapturized (new cool word)
:)
Never heard of any either
Except me of course
Why may? The rapture happened on may 21. That's why. *poof* and all the righteous people disappeared.
Write that in leet speak and then replace all 4's with @
:)
Me neither. If it is true, however, the majority of the passwords used here would be "slashdot", "newsfornerds", "linux", "micro$oftsuckz" or "applefanboi".
I came in here just to read comments about sharks with frikkin lasers on their heads. This story is just perfect for /.
I feel dumb because I didn't tag the article "dumb"
iCloud will get lots of coverage in the press, because media loves Apple.
Soon, the non-geeks will believe that Apple invented cloud computing.
I never bring my expensive smart phone abroad, in case of theft.
I realize that I can just as well lose my phone when I am in my own country, it is just a precaution I take.
There are plenty of videos on youtube that demonstrates the principle of using scotch tape and a pencil.
Go to youtube and search for graphene..