Every once in a while, a do-it-yourself comes along that seems intriguing enough that you just might have to try to build it and see if it works as advertised. The eves-dropping device in this video is once such project! Kudos for creativity on that one, and oh, if you're a person who has sensual phone calls with your significant other, you might want to keep this video in mind before your next telecom-enabled rendezvous!
We've come a long way since Tupac Shakur wrote the prophetic line: "They get jealous when they see you witcha mobile phone." Back then he was probably talking about a car phone, and I doubt he had any cool ringtones to sample in his rap. Now, the traditional ringtones that come bundled with your phone are just not sufficient- you'll want to personalize, right down to the point where if someone calls you they'll be able to listen to a song instead of hearing digital bleeps.
What's all the hype, you might ask? There's a good article on wikipedia if you need to answer the question "What is a ringtone?". It has basic information and goes into a bit of depth in the technical aspects. The line is blurring between ringtones and music as phones such as the iPhone gain stake in the market and more people feel the need to express their personalities through their cellular phones.
Did you know that you can download a ringtone that some people can't hear? It's called a mosquito ringtone, I suppose because mosquitos emit very high-pitched sounds that are sometimes difficult to hear. The best application I can think of for mosquito ringtones is to send and receive text messages in class, although the vibrate function works for the most part. If you frequently miss calls and/or text messages because you don't pay attention to the vibrations, you can get a free ringtone that other people can't hear!
There are various categories of mosquito ringtones based on your age group. Younger people can most always hear sounds that are higher than older people, so if your cell phone is equipped to handle a mosquito ringtone you should check it out- there's no reason not to. It will make your life a lot easier when you get a call you've been waiting for and, instead of disturbing a meeting or classroom, you can stealthily sneak to the bathroom and answer the call.
You have probably heard the statistic that a driver using a cell phone is as dangerous as a slightly drunk driver. But did you know that the following countries have passed laws against it?
Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
The United State's answer is a resounding: What do you mean? We drive drunk all the time. Only the following states have passed definitive bans against cell phone usage while driving:
Many states have passed laws banning bus drivers from talking on cell phones while driving, and some states have pending laws on the subject. Why does the U.S. federal government blackmail the states via highway funding on the issue of BAC intoxication standards but remain silent on this issue?
Okay, okay, driving drunk is one thing, cell phone use while driving is another. I admit I partake from time to time, but I think the one that takes the cake is shooting video for podcasts or video presentations while driving. A video of lane splitting is one thing, but imparting deep wisdom or funny anecdotes - do you really want to be distracted from driving reducing the quality of your spoken and recorded message? Discuss.
