Alan Cheslow: Microsoft Swings at Wii With Videocam – WSJ.com

May 12th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Microsoft Swings at Wii With Videocam – WSJ.com – http://online.wsj.com/article…
"Microsoft Corp. is developing a new videocamera for the Xbox 360 console that will allow players to control games with the movement of their bodies, people familiar with the matter said. Unlike the Wii, the Microsoft camera won't require users to hold any hardware to control on-screen action, the people familiar with the matter said. The camera would sit near the television and capture when players move their hands, legs or head." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Every UK home to get a smart meter | Clean & Green News – Betanews

May 12th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Every UK home to get a smart meter | Clean & Green News – Betanews – http://www.betanews.com/article…
"By 2020, every British household could be equipped with a smart meter — a device that will allow for a higher level of granularity in tracking a home's energy consumption, and could lead to an overall reduction in carbon waste. Last October, the UK Government announced that intended to mandate smart meters for all households and small and medium-sized business sites." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Gizmodo – Nest Box with Infrared Camera Redefines Birdwatching – Next box

May 12th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Gizmodo – Nest Box with Infrared Camera Redefines Birdwatching – Next box – http://gizmodo.com/5251158…
Gizmodo - Nest Box with Infrared Camera Redefines Birdwatching - Next box
"the Nest Box is a birdhouse with a built-in hidden infrared camera that will wirelessly transmit audio and video to your TV." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Survey: Consumers prefer DVDs to downloads

May 12th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Survey: Consumers prefer DVDs to downloads – http://news.cnet.com/8301-10…

Alan Cheslow: AirTran brings Gogo in-flight WiFi to every single flight

May 12th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
AirTran brings Gogo in-flight WiFi to every single flight – http://www.engadget.com/2009…

Alan Cheslow: Vodafone Wants to Take a Bite Out of Apple’s App Store

May 12th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Vodafone Wants to Take a Bite Out of Apple’s App Store – http://gigaom.com/2009…

Alan Cheslow: Sony develops "world’s smallest" HD camera module

May 12th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Sony develops "world's smallest" HD camera module – http://www.engadget.com/2009…
Sony develops "world's smallest" HD camera module
"you're looking at an 8.3 megapixel sensor that can shoot 720p/30 video with image stabilization, face detection, high-ISO mode, and 120fps slow motion. Not bad for a piece smaller than a quarter" – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Cisco’s Network Magic gets a face-lift | Crave – CNET

May 12th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Cisco's Network Magic gets a face-lift | Crave – CNET – http://news.cnet.com/8301-17…
Cisco's Network Magic gets a face-lift | Crave - CNET
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"Seven months after the 5.0 release of Network Magic, which was the first release by Cisco, the software received a major update on Tuesday, becoming the standard network management mechanism for all Cisco routers sold under the "Linksys by Cisco" branding." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Electronista | Sharp launches AQUOS D TVs with Yahoo videos

May 12th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Electronista | Sharp launches AQUOS D TVs with Yahoo videos – http://www.electronista.com/article…
Electronista | Sharp launches AQUOS D TVs with Yahoo videos
"Sharp made a push in earnest into Internet-capable TVs on Monday with the launch of the AQUOS D series in its home country of Japan. The new sets add support for a Yahoo video service that streams multiple content channels online using a built-in Ethernet link." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Investors.com – High-Tech Firm Prospers By Making Smart Gadgets Easier To Use

May 12th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Investors.com – High-Tech Firm Prospers By Making Smart Gadgets Easier To Use – http://www.investors.com/NewsAnd…
"Synaptics is facing increased competition in the fast-growing market for smart phone touch-screens.

"Two or three quarters back, if you had a touch-screen phone coming out, you automatically called Synaptics," said Vijay Rakesh, an analyst at ThinkEquity. "Now there is more competition."

Cypress Semiconductor (CY) and Atmel (ATML) have been winning business from cell phone makers lately and that could lead to "significant price competition," Rakesh said." – Alan Cheslow

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