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Does your home need an email address?

We all know how difficult it is to deliver a package to someone in Kenya. The use of post office boxes has eliminated the need for a physical addresses but, with e-commerce becoming more viable in this region, Kenyans are going to have to adopt a physical address at some point. Enter location services such as google maps, foursquare etc to fill the temporary gap but eventually your home is going to start talking to the supermarkets in order to ensure there is enough milk in your fridge for tomorrow. With homes becoming smarter, the physical address of the future will require an electronic one to go with it. I certainly wouldn't want this electronic address to be the same as my personal or business address hence I have decided to register a domain for my home. All orders for my home will be made using groceries@myhomedomain.com and if you want payment for services please write to bills@myhomedomain.com.

Domains can be registered using www.hover.com or www.freeparking.co.uk

Social becoming the passport of the future?

Could social networks be used to confirm the true identity of individuals in the future? With all the controversy surrounding privacy in social networks and all the hype about identity theft, here is a wild thought... Would you prefer your bank asking your date of birth or mothers maiden name to identify you? or would you rather they ask where you were doing 2 hours ago? If you are part of a close family or have a credit card from a company that doesn't secure it's information very well - you are vulnerable to identity theft! The beauty of recording your life in social networks means that, although your information is available to everyone, the response time to answering questions on your social life can only be quick if it's your life. Date or birth, Mothers maiden name, identity card numbers can be prepared for before hand - the ability to find and relay information about where you have been and what your friends have been up-to in real time is impossible.

Thank you sir - your transaction has been authorized.... Hope you enjoyed your trip to the park - looks like you had a great time!

Is There space for the Return of Windows Mobile?

The latest Microsoft mobile operating system (Windows Phone 7) for phones is set for launch on the 11th of October and one wonders whether there is room for another operating system.

For Kenyans the distinction is clear, as the cost of data is biassed towards the blackberry platform, business and cost conscious users opt for Blackberry. iPhones are gaining momentum, more so because of the Apple 'sexy' factor and Android is just beginning to scratch the surface especially since it's app store doesn't really support purchases in Kenya.

But windows mobile has been the platform for choice for IT administrators due it it's core integration with parent Microsoft products.

Will windows phone 7 be of choice in Kenya? - we'll have to wait and see but the carriers have the most important role to play to ensure a level playing field for all mobile phone platforms.