{"id":6018,"date":"2013-06-25T16:06:19","date_gmt":"2013-06-25T23:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/?p=6018"},"modified":"2013-08-09T16:12:26","modified_gmt":"2013-08-09T23:12:26","slug":"tech-surprises-from-verizon-for-west-coast-vzwbuzz-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2013\/06\/tech-surprises-from-verizon-for-west-coast-vzwbuzz-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Surprises from Verizon for West Coast #VZWBuzz Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Monica Villa (@TheOnlineMom<\/a>) invited me to join the West Coast #VZWBuzz team a few weeks ago, I was happy to join her. I always enjoy learning about the newest innovations in technology.<\/p>\n

When we arrived at the dinner that Verizon<\/strong><\/a> kindly hosted for us, we all received the new Samsung Galaxy S4. The rest of the diners probably wondered what we were all screaming about! Unfortunately, I didn\u2019t get the screams of delight on a Vine video, the photo here captures the essence of the moment we all received those smartphones.<\/p>\n

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So, what do Verizon Brand Ambassadors do when they get together? We get to discover all the latest and brightest ways technology is helping our lives improve for the better. There were some fantastic presentations\u2014I especially liked the Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi, called \u201cyour car\u2019s new best friend\u201d, because it can send an alert to a smartphone or tablet to inform about speeding or potential automotive problems. This means that parents can know when their teen driver is speeding, and even locate where they are!<\/p>\n

Another product I found fascinating was the Vgo, a four-foot-tall robotic device with a monitor and a camera\u2026on wheels. Imagine if an employee or student couldn\u2019t attend work or classes because of a health problem or accident\u2014the Vgo could attend for them and they could still interact through the Vgo\u2019s WiFi or 4G capability.<\/p>\n

As well as being briefed on all this new technology, we get to bond with our family of Brand Ambassadors, and build relationships with these people we\u2019ve been tweeting with for many years. It\u2019s always great for me to head to the West Coast for \u201cIRL\u201d\u2014in real time\u2014with social media friends\u2014I got to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones. After all, it\u2019s all about the \u201creal\u201d relationships.<\/p>\n

Watch the entire video for the highlights of the West Coast #VZWBuzz presentation of the new and innovative ideas that Verizon has on offer. Do you have a new gadget that\u2019s your latest favorite, or just can\u2019t put down? Please share in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When Monica Villa (@TheOnlineMom) invited me to join the West Coast #VZWBuzz team a few weeks ago, I was happy to join her. I always enjoy learning about the newest…Posted on<\/span>