Alan Cheslow: Virtual Earth meets OnStar, makes Photosynth go commercial – Ars Technica

May 18th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Virtual Earth meets OnStar, makes Photosynth go commercial – Ars Technica – http://arstechnica.com/microso…
Virtual Earth meets OnStar, makes Photosynth go commercial - Ars Technica
"This week, General Motors announced that its OnStar service, which provides subscription-based communications, in-vehicle security, turn-by-turn navigation, and remote diagnostics systems in United States and Canada, would be integrating Virtual Earth into its emergency response system as a data visualization function. Microsoft's 3D maps will be combined with location data from the subscriber's OnStar system. This means that in the case of an emergency, the customer service representative will be able to see a high resolution photo (or a 3D view) of where the subscriber is, and use local search listings to find the nearest tow trucks, auto mechanics, hotels, and so on. They can also give users slowest, fastest, multi-point, or traffic-based directions using Microsoft's routing algorithms." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: NEC Japan announces its SuperSpeed USB 3.0 controller

May 18th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
NEC Japan announces its SuperSpeed USB 3.0 controller – http://www.engadget.com/2009…
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"NEC has just announced details for the first USB 3.0 controller. The µPD720200 chip is backwards compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0, with the company making samples available this June at $15 a pop (including Windows drivers)" – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: iKNX joins OpenRemote

May 18th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
iKNX joins OpenRemote – http://www.cocoontech.com/portal…
"The folks at OpenRemote just announced that they have aquired the full rights to the iKNX iPhone home automation application. In case you aren't familiar with OpenRemote, it's a group of volunteers who are working on a high-end open source home automation platform." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Napster relaunching, again: $5 per month streaming plus five free downloads

May 18th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Napster relaunching, again: $5 per month streaming plus five free downloads – http://www.engadget.com/2009…

Alan Cheslow: Wal-Mart Steps Up Its Game in Electronics Aisle – WSJ.com

May 18th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Wal-Mart Steps Up Its Game in Electronics Aisle – WSJ.com – http://online.wsj.com/article…
Russ Jackson liked this
"Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is revamping the electronics departments in its more than 3,500 U.S. stores this week, ramping up an aggressive battle with Best Buy Co. and Amazon.com to seize customers up for grabs due to the demise of Circuit City Stores Inc.

Wal-Mart's roomier and more interactive electronics displays begin arriving in stores Monday, showcasing the latest mobile phones and portable computers, and including standalone sections for popular brands such as Nintendo Co. and Apple Inc." – Alan Cheslow
Ahh yes good old capitalism, Wal Mart understands the concept and is better than anyone else in the world at it. Competition is a good thing and will only help consumers get more for their money. – Russ Jackson

Alan Cheslow: Touch-screen blender mixes old and new | Appliances & Kitchen Gadgets – CNET Blogs

May 18th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Touch-screen blender mixes old and new | Appliances & Kitchen Gadgets – CNET Blogs – http://www.cnet.com/8301-13…
Touch-screen blender mixes old and new | Appliances & Kitchen Gadgets - CNET Blogs
"The Oster Blender with eLume Touchscreen brings blender style to the 21st century. Featuring a control panel sans traditional knobs or buttons, the blender relies entirely on a touch-screen interface. Without any nooks or crannies to hold spills, the flat screen easily wipes clean. When not in use, the eLume lights turn off, giving this blender a sleek, modern appearance." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Anticipating your (almost) every need – The Boston Globe

May 18th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Anticipating your (almost) every need – The Boston Globe – http://www.boston.com/busines…
"As companies cram more functions into cellphones, MIT researchers are taking a different approach: They are trying to make the devices omniscient, able to read users' body language, if not their minds." – Alan Cheslow


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