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PDA/Tablet Concept Babysits Old People

Hey, old people have technological needs too. Or so this concept would have us believe. The idea behind this tablet/pda-ish device is that it uses RFID tracking technology toremind the elderly when to take their meds, when food in the refrigerator goes bad, and what to get at the store to meet nutritional requirements. But if my grandparents' foray into technology is any indication, this device would do nothing but baffle the elderly mind. [Yanko Design]

8:00 PM on Sat Feb 16 2008
By Adrian Covert
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Latest by gtpooh: I hope my grandson's aren't planning to get one of these for me . . .unless I can access WoW with it. Hmmmm. . portable WoW that reminds me to take my vitamins. I could hang with that. more »

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Zojirushi Appliances Text You to Keep Grandma From Burning Down the House

You know, if your grandma is old and senile enough that you need a twice-daily email letting you know when she last used which appliances and for how long, it might be time to stick her in a home. But Zojirushi has developed a new system that does just that, so you have the peace of mind she hasn't burned down the house you stand to inherit by leaving the toaster on for too long. 'Cause if you really cared, you'd just call. [Trends in Japan]

12:47 PM on Fri Feb 15 2008
By matt buchanan
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Latest by Barion: I love my Zojirushi rice cooker. Just measure out the rice, measure out the water, press a button, walk away, and about an hour later, perfectly cooked rice. It accommodates all the different types of rice out there more »

oldie but goodie

Brain Age Creator Developing Intelligent Toyotas for Old People

First he developed Brain Age, a hit Nintendo DS game that helps keep people's brains fit well into their golden years. Now, the same guy, Ryuta Kawashima, is working with Toyota to make cars that help the older folks who perhaps didn't do all the mental calisthenics they should have. More »

9:14 AM on Tue Dec 18 2007
By Wilson Rothman
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