Videophones, for keeping in touch

Time Clark for Wireless Report in Japan's Media Review, covers the usage of videophones in Japan. Mostly for business you may think? Well no, it turns out they are mostly used for keeping in touch with family members.

"In a country where it isn't uncommon for fathers to go for days without seeing their children, it often seems the role of technology is to compensate for an over-stressed society short on time -- and unskilled in vocalizing emotion."

emily | 10:06 AM | Video Phones |
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