Blockbuster films like “Avatar” explored the idea of technology and virtual reality being able to make advances in the military, so spectacular, that most would brush them off as science fiction. Today, Orlando is home to the simulation capital of the world and companies are getting closer and closer to bringing this concept to reality with simulation training, shifting the landscape of our local economy in the process. There are three main forms of simulation training. Live, which puts the forces in training into a full-out live battle situation simulation. They learn to deal with the different sights, sounds and even smells they... [Read more]
Consumers of all ages have more options today than ever before when it comes to getting the best deal on their next vehicle, sometimes without ever even setting foot in a dealership. As we grow older, the world around us never stops changing. Online banking, cellular phones, web-based college courses and even how people go about purchasing a vehicle. Ten years ago people, purchased newspapers or car magazines in order to find vehicles for sale. Many found their next automobile by driving by a dealership and looking over the fence. Today’s shoppers are different. The advent of internet shopping has changed both the way dealerships attract... [Read more]
From Facebook to cell phones and MP3 players, new technology can be confusing and complicated. Whatever happened to the days of a phone that was just a phone? Have you ever wondered whether these are things you want to get involved in, or if it’s really for you? It may seem pointless, but before closing your mind to the new technology completely, take a look at what’s available and you may just find that you can learn to embrace the new wave of tech. Here are a few things to consider when trying to learn and make decisions about today’s new technologies: Facebook Facebook is a great way to stay in touch with family and friends,... [Read more]
Do you want to know what’s really happening throughout East and South East Orlando? Would you like to be informed when something is going on in your neighborhood? Insight Magazine is taking the next step in social media integration with their Insight Street Tweet Team on popular social media Web site, Twitter. The magazine is taking to the streets to deliver local news in real time to residents who subscribe to their respective neighborhoods starting this July. Twitter will allow residents who sign up to receive instant updates on their neighborhoods thanks to a new initiative by Insight Magazine. “The idea is to make news available... [Read more]
It has never been easier than it is today to have a personal online presence. Web sites like MySpace, Facebook, blogs and all sorts of other social sites allow anyone to easily share and publish anything online. People are uploading videos to YouTube.com, sharing photos on Flickr.com and finding interesting news on Digg.com. Consider going online and joining a community of like-minded people if you haven’t done so already. It can be a lot of fun and, honestly, quite rewarding. You can connect with your friends both locally and long distance. I’ve found that being online has not only strengthened local friendships, but I’ve also... [Read more]
