So, I’m finding that most people either love technology or hate it. It leaves me wondering if this has always been the case. When the color television came out, were there really ‘naysayers’ that were disgusted by the thought of seeing people in anything other than black and white?
When the radio dials went digital, did people really rebuke it? It’s now 2010, people really do still have their head in the sand when it comes to the Internet. How can this be?
According to the Smithsonian, the Internet was born of a Government project to be able to continue communications in the event of a nuclear war. This started in 1969. By 1994 there were over 4 million ‘nodes’ or machines connected. As you can tell, the amount of ‘nodes’ or users grows exponentially every year, yet there are some people whom still believe all of this is just a ‘fad’. That train of thought is exactly what holds us back.
I’m a mid 30′s something guy who has embraced the internet and all technology with open arms. This is not to say I’m still not cautious about the newest of the new but, if somethings sticks, I’m all for it.
This is partially why I love Ford Motor Company. Since 2006 when Alan Mullaly came to FoMoCo from Boeing he has also embraced technology. The Sync system in Ford Vehicles is a great example. It is based on WindowsCE and is an open platform, meaning the support 3rd party developers. This will prove to be a huge step in the right direction. There are already plans to bring Pandora Radio and Twitter to the car via Sync. You can currently get directions beamed to your vehicle, gas prices, traffic alerts, movie times and listings. 
Justs imagine what you’ll be able to do in the next 5 years with Mr. Mullaly at the ‘wheel’! I’m fairly certian that not only is Sync going to open the doors to great advancements in automotive technology and helping us to stay connected but, also smarter and safer. So, whether you love it or hate it, technology and it’s advancements are here to stay, just not for long, it’s an ever changing world, by the minute.
I have never tried Sync, but it sounds amazing.
I agree having the ability to use technology in our vehicles is a huge leap forward.
If I could voice to text tweet or blog I could get so much more done!
Sync is amazing! It does soooo much. Handsfree calling, 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Reports and with Twitter coming, it will read your ‘Tweets’ to you.