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Parcel Sensor Knows When Your Delivery Has Been Dropped 145

First time accepted submitter Hamsterdan writes "If you're tired of finding that your stuff has been smashed during shipping after opening your package, this device is for you. 'Called DropTag, the gadget combines a battery, a low-energy Bluetooth transmitter, an accelerometer and a memory chip. Stuck on a parcel as it leaves an e-commerce warehouse, it logs any g-forces above a set risky shock level that it experiences. The idea is that when the courier puts it in your hands, you turn on Bluetooth on a smartphone running a DropTag app and scan it before you sign for it.'"

Comment Re:Interesting Story! (Score 1) 514

Unfortunately, you usually stop enjoying something once you are getting paid to do it and have to meet some sort of commitment.

I run a landscape business here in Texas and have since I was let go from Dell in 2001. Overall, I would say the money is a lot better at times then working at an employer. You can really start adding in revenue if you service commercial properties with year round contracts. A good year was/is >$150,000 in gross revenue while hiring some contract labor (which is the biggest expense). I also run a computer consulting business (better profit) on the side which brings some money also. The main problem with a business is that you are always looking for new customers or trying to get existing customers to pay. I still go and work the properties everyday or leave labor while I do service calls. It does get old to be in the 100 degree heat for 12 hours or more.

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