Open Broadcaster Software

Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is recommended by educator Jason Arias . I have not tried using this software, but it appears to have a lower learning curve than many visual programs.

Arias also has a video reviewing Making Video Lectures With Your Phone.

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Surveillance of University Students

Drew Harwell discusses the growing administrative acceptance of tracking student attendance and location using by placing surveillance apps on their smartphones.

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Folding Phone Displays Panned

Mike Elgan expresses concern that the hype for folding smart phones will disappoint buyers. Elgan's feeling is that these devices are not ready for release due to cost, fragility, and lack of the specialized software required.

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Traveling With a Smartphone

Shivani Vora offers tips on traveling with a smartphone .

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Police Will Search Your Smartphone If They Wish

Mike Elgan notes that police officers increasingly have the authority and ability to search your smartphone .

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Smartphones in Higher Education

Meghan Bogardus Cortez explains why some faculty encourage students to collaborate using smartphones .

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Smart Device Security

Andy Petrizio warns about the security implications of smart televisions . He notes that smart devices send audio streams to third parties for interpretation, with the result you cannot hold a private conversation in front of a smart device.

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Mobile Trends for 2014

Al Saccio reports on ten mobile technology trends that experts anticipate strengthening in 2014.

One surprising predication was that businesses would market more with SMS rather than apps. The predication was made by Steve French, a VP at OpenMarket, a SMS marketing firm.

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Mobile Devices as Travel Tools

Al Sacco shares tips for easing travel through use of a mobile device such as a smart phone.

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Phones In An Academic Environment

Natalie Houston provides a compilation of Chronicle articles about using cell phones in an academic environment.

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