Yahoo Phone
Linksys CIT310
A phone with Yahoo inside! Cool!! The CIT310 comes with a base station that can connect to both a conventional phone line and a PC's USB port. Yahoo Messenger is built in to the device. Users can make and receive PC-to-PC calls free and exchange calls over the regular phone network at low rates, according to the companies. They can also enter their local ZIP code and a search term and it will display results from the Yahoo Local Search service. The estimated price of the CIT310 is $99.99.
Trend Themes
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2. Internet of Things Phone Integration - The integration of devices with communication platforms such as Yahoo Messenger marks a shift towards the importance of IoT in the communication industry.
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Industry Implications
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2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can provide innovation in device integration with communication platforms, particularly in regards to the popularization of IoT.
3. Information Technology - The IT industry has a chance to innovate in developing smartphone applications that function as communication hubs for multiple channels, providing convenient and efficient communication experiences to consumers.