Scientists at Toshiba are working on a new technology to make cell phone vibrations more noticeable, particularly when the phone is the pocket of loose-fitting pants. Toshiba is putting a sensor in flip phones that will gauge the pressure being put on the phone. More pressure (tight clothes) will result in a lighter buzzing sensation. Less pressure means a bigger vibrartion. The only worry we have is when we carry our phone in a shirt pocket where a heavier vibration may make us feel like we’re having a coronary.
Michael is a senior editor with Network World focused on deciphering the strategies of many core high-tech vendors such as Cisco, Arista, Juniper, HPE and IBM. Michael has been writing about the industry for more than 33 years and has won coverage awards from ASBPE and FOLIO. He has a BA in Journalism and Technical Writing Certificate from The Pennsylvania State University.
