I have some exciting news about a powerful new technology that feels like it came from the future. Here's the great part: It's already here!

In 2010, many humans have text-messaging devices that they use for communication purposes. An example of a text message communication is listed below:

Brandon: What are you thinking about right now?

Natalia: OMG! I was just thinking about you when you texted me!

Brandon (in text response): I know. I remote-influenced your thought patterns, thereby causing you to think about me.

Natalia (in text response): What? I'm confused. What does that mean?

Brandon (in text reponse): Nevermind. So what were you thinking when you were thinking about me?

Natalia (in text response): I'm not telling!

You get the idea. The annoying back-and-forth texting can be quite tedious. Not to mention, it can be very dangerous. In fact, Oprah recently did a show about the dangers of texting and driving. You can sign up for the "No Phone Zone" pledge at Oprah.com.

Aside from the dangers of texting while driving, let's get back to the impracticality of the text message communication process. Wouldn't it be awesome if there was a way to eliminate all the back-and-forth texting? It's so time consuming. What if there was a way to actually press one button — connect directly to the person you wanted to communicate with — and hear each others' voices on your respective devices?



I have come bearing good news, ladies and gentlemen ...


There's a good chance your text-messaging device already has this futuristic technology!

Step 1: Open your text-messaging device.

Step 2: Become familiar with the number symbols on your device (0-9).

Step 3: Locate the name of one of the humans in your text-messaging device (they will also be assigned a 7-digit number).

Step 4: Either enter the 7-digit number or press the green phone symbol or "send" button (after you highlight their name).

Step 5: Position your text-messing device against the side of your head — with the tiny holes adjacent to your ear.

Step 6: Notice the "ringing" sound. This is good. This means your futuristic voice-technology procedure has commenced.

Step 7: Wait for your friend's voice to appear in the tiny holes (against your ear) on your text-messaging device.

Step 8: Once you hear their voice, speak into the other tiny holes located near your mouth.

Step 9: Wait for your friend to confirm that they too, have heard your voice. They will usually respond with something like, "Hey!"

Step 10: Embrace your new life with this advanced-level futuristic audio technology!