VTech(R) Communications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Ltd. (HKSE: 303; ADR: VTKHY) and the largest U.S. cordless phone manufacturer, today announced availability of the LS6245 — the first system of its kind capable of connecting landline and cellular phone calls simultaneously that can also be paired with up to eight Bluetooth((R))-enabled devices.

Based on DECT 6.0 technology for secure and interference-free calls, the stylish VTech LS6245 cordless phone and digital answering system combines advanced Bluetooth features with the best call clarity and sound quality, for just $79.95. As a result, consumers have an affordable, advanced and sleek home communications solution to avoid the traditional problems of using cellular phones in the home — dropped calls and poor call clarity and range.

Verizon continues to enhance its broadband service capabilities for consumers to offer competitive advantages over rival communication providers.

Since the beginning of the year, Verizon has introduced faster downstream and unprecedented upstream speeds for its all-fiber-optic FiOS Internet service; expanded the reach of its digital subscriber line-based Verizon High Speed Internet (HSI) service; and started offering mini netbook computers to customers as part of select bundle promotions.

A smile detector? Yes, it actually exists!!!

A Tokyo railway company introduces a smile scan for their personnel, hoping to improve their communication skills with their customers.

Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new-car and used-car information, today announces an addition to its Cash for Clunkers Calculator on the company’s top-rated Web site, kbb.com. As the federal Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) - the official government name of the Cash for Clunkers program - takes effect this week, the kbb.com Cash for Clunkers Calculator, which helps consumers determine if their current vehicle might be eligible for up to $4,500 toward the purchase of a more fuel-efficient new car, now connects consumers with dealers offering their best price on the qualifying new vehicle of choice.

Kbb.com provides a simple, interactive Cash for Clunkers Calculator that helps consumers evaluate vehicle model years 1989 to 2009 based on make, model and condition, and then determines whether they may be eligible for a credit under the CARS program. The age of the vehicle, its fuel economy and the fuel efficiency rating of the new car are key factors to determine whether the vehicle qualifies for a ‘Cash for Clunkers’ credit toward the purchase of a new vehicle. The calculator also displays the Kelley Blue Book(R) Trade-In Value, so that consumers can determine whether their vehicle is worth more or less than the possible credit they could receive from the CARS program.