How was everyone's weekend? Did everyone remember to change their clocks yesterday? I love that our smartphones change the time for us automatically!
Speaking of smartphones, I was given an article from BBC News Technology titled Denmark to swap stamps for texts. People in Denmark are now allowed to send a "text bearing the word 'PORTO' to the 1900 number" and "will get in return a code that must be written on a letter in the place they would usually stick a stamp."
It's pretty cool that the Denmark Post Office is embracing technology. The more accessible the Post Office is, the more people are inclined to use it. But don't worry, this service will not replace stamps in Denmark. They intend to "keep the Danish stamp tradition alive as the stamp adds qualities to a letter." This just gives people another option.
I think it's great that we have the ability to use smartphones to do more and more. I was able to donate to the Red Cross for the Japan relief efforts just by sending a text. If I can buy a stamp doing the same, I'm on board.
What do you think of this service? If this was available here, would you be willing to use it? As always, all comments are appreciated!
--L
P.S. Did everyone fill out their NCAA brackets? I'm rooting for Cinderella teams all the way! :)
Very cool feature, I wonder if soon you will be able to print out a 2-D barcode to use for postage as well.
ReplyDelete2-D barcodes are definitely up and coming technology! Do you think they would work in a direct mail format?
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