The Evolution of Communication: From Phone Cards to FaceTime and Beyond

When it comes to staying connected with loved ones, technology has come a long way since the days of buying phone cards when traveling overseas. In fact, the humble phone card was once a necessary evil for those trying to reach family members back home while abroad. But with the advent of modern cell phones and apps, communication has become more convenient, accessible, and even entertaining.

One of the most significant advancements in technology is FaceTime, which allows users to make video calls with friends and family who are physically far away. This feature was first introduced by Apple a few years ago, and it's since become an indispensable tool for staying in touch with loved ones. As Greg mentioned earlier, he can now use FaceTime to catch up with his kids, help them with their homework, or even watch TV together.

The Rise of Smartphones and Streaming Devices

Another significant development in the world of communication is the proliferation of smartphones and streaming devices. For instance, Greg uses a smartphone to access various apps, including a golf game that he's recently gotten into. He also has an Amazon Prime app on his phone, which allows him to listen to music and other content on the go. Additionally, smartphones have enabled users to stay connected with others while traveling or on-the-go.

In recent years, streaming devices like Fire TV sticks have become increasingly popular. These devices allow users to access a wide range of streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video, directly from their phones or tablets. This has revolutionized the way people consume entertainment content and has opened up new possibilities for online communication.

Gadget Obsessions: From iPhones to Fire TV Sticks

Greg admits that he's an Apple fanboy, having switched from a BlackBerry to an iPhone after his wife upgraded him. He also has a Fire TV stick, which he uses to stream content and stay connected with friends and family. But despite his love for Apple devices, Greg acknowledges that there are other apps and gadgets that bring him joy.

One of his favorite apps is the Globetrotter app, which allows fans to engage with the Harlem Globetrotters on a deeper level. The app offers exclusive content, including videos, behind-the-scenes footage, and even merchandise. Additionally, the app provides links to Greg's social media profiles and other online platforms, making it easy for fans to stay connected.

Desert Island Scenario: What Three Gadgets Would You Choose?

In a hypothetical desert island scenario, Greg would choose three gadgets to take with him. His first choice would be his smartphone, which he believes is essential for communication, entertainment, and access to information. Next, he'd choose a Fire TV stick, which would allow him to stream content and stay connected with others even if he were stranded on the island. Finally, he'd select a hot dog – not just any hot dog, but one that's specifically designed for his favorite sports team!

Tough Questions: Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?

Finally, we put Greg through a series of tough questions to test his knowledge and wit. One such question is whether a hot dog can be considered a sandwich. Greg confidently answers "no" – citing the fact that sandwiches typically have lettuce, tomato, and other condiments that aren't present on a hot dog. He also acknowledges that some people might argue for a different definition of a sandwich, but ultimately believes that a hot dog is its own unique culinary category.

Conclusion

As we've seen in this article, technology has come a long way since the days of phone cards and face-to-face communication. From smartphones to streaming devices, apps like FaceTime and Globetrotter have revolutionized the way we stay connected with others. And while there are still tough questions out there – like whether a hot dog is a sandwich – one thing's for sure: technology has made it easier than ever to connect with loved ones and enjoy our favorite hobbies.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enright now we've got a great interview lined up for you with Big Easy Lofton from the Harlem Globetrotters we got Riley out there right now I'm not sure I believe they might be at the Motor Centre here in Portland but why don't we go ahead and go to this let's broadcast to them and let's hear what Big Easy Lofton has to say often from the Harlem Globetrotters we're here they're gonna be playing today and we're gonna ask Big Easy some questions so yeah really how did you get started with the Harlem Globetrotters what was your basketball journey from you know beginning to hear oh well I'd not be playing basketball ever since I was young you know it was a great outlet growing up in my neighborhood you know if he's a basketball player calling up in the projects in New Orleans you were safe no they were let they wouldn't mess with you they let you run around having a good time um you know I went to college and after college I'm from New Orleans and they had Hurricane Katrina hit our family lost everything we evacuated to Houston Texas the Globetrotters was doing a charity event for the victims of Hurricane Katrina I got to work out with the team while it was there and I've been with him ever since 14 seasons 90 countries three-time lose on Amazing Race and I've been voted the best looking player on the team every year is that self up nope nope I don't have a photo so you've been with the scene for 14 years what's your favorite memory thus far my favorite memory there's so many but the one that I always go back to we was in Sacramento my first year and it was a little kid on the court was doing like something for the make-a-wish Foundation and we were shooting hoops shooting hoops man him shot hoops the whole time he really didn't say too much but we had a good time and the next day I was in the airport I was flying out and his mother walked up to me and she started crying and she said my son having he didn't speak a word for like the past six months was going through so much pains with his with his disease and diagnosis that um it was the first time he had talking it was too big easy and I was up Michael that's his name and he's out there and just about last year she sent me some pictures of him you know he built his first computer and he's doing well so that's one of my best memories you know that's an amazing story I just having so much fun with you he's able to kind of work through the pain yeah that's crazy yeah yeah he saw he was talking the next day and he was talking about me and it was cool yo dude this basketball and AH you know it's this smile just lit him up and it hit me up and every time I think about it I get a warm feeling inside that's amazing so with the Harlem Globetrotters you also are the holder of two Guinness World Records correct could you tell our audience a little bit about those so I have two Guinness World Records one Elm is a half-court blood full hook shot and I can't think of the how far I was but it's right but right after half court and I have one from 3/4 court the longest hook hook shot the fall this hook shot ever that's insane so the the half court hook shot with series II so you know I'm saying the normal one the normal one was too easy so you decided to do it blindfolded let everybody know you know you know weed a heart of gold truss so everything we do we have to do it at another level you know just because you can do tricks and everything the balls still have to go in the room so if anybody trying to take my record don't do it you know another group of guys they broke both of them the next year and I took them right back if you want to waste your time go ahead I'm up for I have a number time so you guys just recently launched an app yeah my favorite thing so far this like a are stickers oh who doesn't love putting selfie good field I'm always in filter look I get it you know who doesn't love a good filter you know with the glasses and he spent a bony finger I had bad my my three month old son you know I was messing with him and taking the pictures not as a picture of him at three months spending the ball with a headband on alright so that's pretty cool G tell us a little bit more about that besides just the AR stickers that you guys we have a auto stickers we also have we have a real real cool game that my my two-year-old likes to play oh yeah the best go and anywhere you add no you at home on the airplane anywhere around the world at any time you can play a three point four point half-court context with yourself and try to beat our high score I think right now the high score is a 151 points if I'm not mistaken the highs I ever got was 131 but you just you know you put that with the screen now it measures the court and you start shooting it's a real fun game people going down you can go to our website and see what we have coming to your city you can you could go on people go to Instagram and find out our profiles you know it's a lot of stuff you can do on their desk that's real cool and I really enjoy yeah I think it's really cool that with like the commercial basketball court you can actually you know you give you tired of you you you in line at the DMV or something you can sit down and you know what I'm gonna work on my game you know give you some shots up and get you a little finger work in that ball when I try to beat my high score it kind of reminds me of the old school paper football I was nine I was a beast that paper football I'm sorry I will smash you but oh yeah I'm pretty good at most things but it's okay that's needed I know that we're going to play game outdoors so go to cities all over the world when you're traveling what's your must-have gadget my must-have gadget is actually my cell phone I have to have my cell phone because you know I have I have to talk to my family you know right now with the technology to FaceTime Skype and different things like that you able to you know before I first when I first got on the scene it was buying phone cards when you overseas and hoping somebody that answer the phone but now with the technology we have with the cell phones you get on there and I could just talk to my kids face to face and they can see dad and I can help my daughters with their homework yeah or me and my son can watch you know TV together you know also my fighter stick you know I can't go anywhere on my fire stick I want to be able to watch everything that's on I gotta watch my Saints play every day keep up with everything and we're having a phone now having this app you know I'm able to you know go play the basketball game with my oldest daughter and send in my high score and tell her hey try to beat it okay so you got your phone fire stick on your phone what's your favorite app that you use every day besides the Globetrotter app is the Globetrotter app my favorite app that's on my phone right now I play this little golf game I just got into golf about two months ago I'm not quite that good but I'm not Charles Barkley Amazon Prime app on there and I just like listening to music and stuff you know just just just little things like that and when my teammates come up with something new I like to try to participate in a so for water for sure for sure so obviously you're an apple guy it looks like yeah yeah how long have you been with Apple oh I've been with a pool it's been a while man that before this it was a blackberry oh so I went from blackberry to iPhone that's a big change I didn't go in but in in between my wife made me my girlfriend it's on but my wife upgraded the phone and she wanted she made me upgrade to that she made me upgrade to this I think it's a plus I wanted to keep my six plus you know but she got a new phone yeah but I'm an apple guy but I like enjoy - okay so desert island scenario huh you're only allowed to bring three gadgets okay what are they I want a half my cell phone okay I want to have I need my mama gumbo okay I just can eat all day okay and I want my fire stick even though I might not have a TV so kind of like I might cook you to my phone and you're working you never know so now I have a couple okay they're really important questions that you know everyone wants to know the answer to all right so is a hot dog a sandwich it's a hot dog a sandwich no it's not why because a sandwich you have lettuce you got the option of putting lettuce tomatoes you know saying if you ever put letters in tomatoes on a hot dog you can't you can I've never done it right yeah and this is called a hot dog it's not called a hot sandwich that's true that's true only things that give me up for straw me selves you Ravi sound yeah and let me get one of them hot dog sounds doesn't work like that it has his own name you can't give you a name is this a football okay and then excuse me when it comes to pizza uh-huh what's more important okay cheese we're sauced okay so I'm from New Orleans okay and you know we are the King and queens of food but what piece of recently I just stopped eating cars you know that's why I'm you know that's why you know you think you've actually got a wide angle that oh that's why I look so good today but I think it's the combination of both because you can have so much cheese and there's no flavor oh you can have all the flavor of the sauce but if you have the cheese to compliment it you know you just eat you might be there yes yeah just garlic bread what's awesome to see I think you need them but you not think you need them both okay okay and I mean we gotta ask him some tougher questions so before we head out where can people find more about you and you want to find out more about me and the Globetrotters go to that app go to app that's one of the easiest things you do go to your Play Store Google Play or the App Store download the app you can see my store we have videos of us doing different things it links you to all our social media stuff you can see what city we coming to you can buy my Jersey anyone on my team in Jersey you can do so much on the app you basically just have that to be the only app on your phone perfect and well thank you so much good luck have fun back to you Greg thanks Big Easy that live there with a big easy loft in from the Harlem Globetrottersright now we've got a great interview lined up for you with Big Easy Lofton from the Harlem Globetrotters we got Riley out there right now I'm not sure I believe they might be at the Motor Centre here in Portland but why don't we go ahead and go to this let's broadcast to them and let's hear what Big Easy Lofton has to say often from the Harlem Globetrotters we're here they're gonna be playing today and we're gonna ask Big Easy some questions so yeah really how did you get started with the Harlem Globetrotters what was your basketball journey from you know beginning to hear oh well I'd not be playing basketball ever since I was young you know it was a great outlet growing up in my neighborhood you know if he's a basketball player calling up in the projects in New Orleans you were safe no they were let they wouldn't mess with you they let you run around having a good time um you know I went to college and after college I'm from New Orleans and they had Hurricane Katrina hit our family lost everything we evacuated to Houston Texas the Globetrotters was doing a charity event for the victims of Hurricane Katrina I got to work out with the team while it was there and I've been with him ever since 14 seasons 90 countries three-time lose on Amazing Race and I've been voted the best looking player on the team every year is that self up nope nope I don't have a photo so you've been with the scene for 14 years what's your favorite memory thus far my favorite memory there's so many but the one that I always go back to we was in Sacramento my first year and it was a little kid on the court was doing like something for the make-a-wish Foundation and we were shooting hoops shooting hoops man him shot hoops the whole time he really didn't say too much but we had a good time and the next day I was in the airport I was flying out and his mother walked up to me and she started crying and she said my son having he didn't speak a word for like the past six months was going through so much pains with his with his disease and diagnosis that um it was the first time he had talking it was too big easy and I was up Michael that's his name and he's out there and just about last year she sent me some pictures of him you know he built his first computer and he's doing well so that's one of my best memories you know that's an amazing story I just having so much fun with you he's able to kind of work through the pain yeah that's crazy yeah yeah he saw he was talking the next day and he was talking about me and it was cool yo dude this basketball and AH you know it's this smile just lit him up and it hit me up and every time I think about it I get a warm feeling inside that's amazing so with the Harlem Globetrotters you also are the holder of two Guinness World Records correct could you tell our audience a little bit about those so I have two Guinness World Records one Elm is a half-court blood full hook shot and I can't think of the how far I was but it's right but right after half court and I have one from 3/4 court the longest hook hook shot the fall this hook shot ever that's insane so the the half court hook shot with series II so you know I'm saying the normal one the normal one was too easy so you decided to do it blindfolded let everybody know you know you know weed a heart of gold truss so everything we do we have to do it at another level you know just because you can do tricks and everything the balls still have to go in the room so if anybody trying to take my record don't do it you know another group of guys they broke both of them the next year and I took them right back if you want to waste your time go ahead I'm up for I have a number time so you guys just recently launched an app yeah my favorite thing so far this like a are stickers oh who doesn't love putting selfie good field I'm always in filter look I get it you know who doesn't love a good filter you know with the glasses and he spent a bony finger I had bad my my three month old son you know I was messing with him and taking the pictures not as a picture of him at three months spending the ball with a headband on alright so that's pretty cool G tell us a little bit more about that besides just the AR stickers that you guys we have a auto stickers we also have we have a real real cool game that my my two-year-old likes to play oh yeah the best go and anywhere you add no you at home on the airplane anywhere around the world at any time you can play a three point four point half-court context with yourself and try to beat our high score I think right now the high score is a 151 points if I'm not mistaken the highs I ever got was 131 but you just you know you put that with the screen now it measures the court and you start shooting it's a real fun game people going down you can go to our website and see what we have coming to your city you can you could go on people go to Instagram and find out our profiles you know it's a lot of stuff you can do on their desk that's real cool and I really enjoy yeah I think it's really cool that with like the commercial basketball court you can actually you know you give you tired of you you you in line at the DMV or something you can sit down and you know what I'm gonna work on my game you know give you some shots up and get you a little finger work in that ball when I try to beat my high score it kind of reminds me of the old school paper football I was nine I was a beast that paper football I'm sorry I will smash you but oh yeah I'm pretty good at most things but it's okay that's needed I know that we're going to play game outdoors so go to cities all over the world when you're traveling what's your must-have gadget my must-have gadget is actually my cell phone I have to have my cell phone because you know I have I have to talk to my family you know right now with the technology to FaceTime Skype and different things like that you able to you know before I first when I first got on the scene it was buying phone cards when you overseas and hoping somebody that answer the phone but now with the technology we have with the cell phones you get on there and I could just talk to my kids face to face and they can see dad and I can help my daughters with their homework yeah or me and my son can watch you know TV together you know also my fighter stick you know I can't go anywhere on my fire stick I want to be able to watch everything that's on I gotta watch my Saints play every day keep up with everything and we're having a phone now having this app you know I'm able to you know go play the basketball game with my oldest daughter and send in my high score and tell her hey try to beat it okay so you got your phone fire stick on your phone what's your favorite app that you use every day besides the Globetrotter app is the Globetrotter app my favorite app that's on my phone right now I play this little golf game I just got into golf about two months ago I'm not quite that good but I'm not Charles Barkley Amazon Prime app on there and I just like listening to music and stuff you know just just just little things like that and when my teammates come up with something new I like to try to participate in a so for water for sure for sure so obviously you're an apple guy it looks like yeah yeah how long have you been with Apple oh I've been with a pool it's been a while man that before this it was a blackberry oh so I went from blackberry to iPhone that's a big change I didn't go in but in in between my wife made me my girlfriend it's on but my wife upgraded the phone and she wanted she made me upgrade to that she made me upgrade to this I think it's a plus I wanted to keep my six plus you know but she got a new phone yeah but I'm an apple guy but I like enjoy - okay so desert island scenario huh you're only allowed to bring three gadgets okay what are they I want a half my cell phone okay I want to have I need my mama gumbo okay I just can eat all day okay and I want my fire stick even though I might not have a TV so kind of like I might cook you to my phone and you're working you never know so now I have a couple okay they're really important questions that you know everyone wants to know the answer to all right so is a hot dog a sandwich it's a hot dog a sandwich no it's not why because a sandwich you have lettuce you got the option of putting lettuce tomatoes you know saying if you ever put letters in tomatoes on a hot dog you can't you can I've never done it right yeah and this is called a hot dog it's not called a hot sandwich that's true that's true only things that give me up for straw me selves you Ravi sound yeah and let me get one of them hot dog sounds doesn't work like that it has his own name you can't give you a name is this a football okay and then excuse me when it comes to pizza uh-huh what's more important okay cheese we're sauced okay so I'm from New Orleans okay and you know we are the King and queens of food but what piece of recently I just stopped eating cars you know that's why I'm you know that's why you know you think you've actually got a wide angle that oh that's why I look so good today but I think it's the combination of both because you can have so much cheese and there's no flavor oh you can have all the flavor of the sauce but if you have the cheese to compliment it you know you just eat you might be there yes yeah just garlic bread what's awesome to see I think you need them but you not think you need them both okay okay and I mean we gotta ask him some tougher questions so before we head out where can people find more about you and you want to find out more about me and the Globetrotters go to that app go to app that's one of the easiest things you do go to your Play Store Google Play or the App Store download the app you can see my store we have videos of us doing different things it links you to all our social media stuff you can see what city we coming to you can buy my Jersey anyone on my team in Jersey you can do so much on the app you basically just have that to be the only app on your phone perfect and well thank you so much good luck have fun back to you Greg thanks Big Easy that live there with a big easy loft in from the Harlem Globetrotters\n"