Handheld Technology Changes Everything

by Paulo Kluber
The latest hand-held devices are changing how news is delivered, as well as how content providers make money. The technology isn't perfect, and carries some risks, including addiction and increased stress, but it also promises useful new features (such as one-click phone dialing from websites) and the power of connectivity. Advertisers see a lot of potential for hand-held devices, and some media organizations are currently experimenting with innovative ways of using the technology to better present news.
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