Alan Cheslow: Comparison between Windows Embedded Standard 2009 and Windows Embedded Standard 2011

October 7th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Comparison between Windows Embedded Standard 2009 and Windows Embedded Standard 2011 – http://www.windowsfordevices.com/c…
"This whitepaper gives a high-level summary of the differences between Windows Embedded Standard 2009 (based on Windows XP) and Windows Embedded Standard 2011, based on Windows 7. It focuses on some of the operating system (OS) feature differences, and compares the tools and OS building models." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Free Wi-Fi Coming to Airlines

October 7th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Free Wi-Fi Coming to Airlines – http://mashable.com/2009…
"Mobile media company JiWire and satellite broadband provider Row 44 are teaming up to deliver an in-flight Wi-Fi system that will come to you for free via advertising support. Southwest and Alaska Airlines have already begun to test the new service, which will make it possible for advertisers to target the coveted “business traveler” demographic in exchange for free Wi-Fi. The system is expected to launch fully on at least those two airlines this fall." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Surge in High-Tech Devices and Services a Double-Edged Sword for Carriers

October 7th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Surge in High-Tech Devices and Services a Double-Edged Sword for Carriers – http://gigaom.com/2009…
"U.S. mobile data revenues surpassed $19.4 billion in the first half of 2009, a 31 percent increase over the year-ago period, and data accounted for more than 25 percent of all wireless service revenues, according to the CTIA’s semi-annual industry survey." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Microsoft Hohm connects with Seattle City Light

October 7th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Microsoft Hohm connects with Seattle City Light – http://www.techflash.com/seattle…
"Microsoft's new home energy management service has made a connection with Seattle City Light, the first utility in the country to allow customers to link their energy consumption data directly to Hohm. Microsoft unveiled Hohm — a free online service that tracks energy use and then provides conservation tips — in June." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: University of Missouri Researchers Create Smaller and More Efficient Nuclear Battery

October 7th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
University of Missouri Researchers Create Smaller and More Efficient Nuclear Battery – http://www.boingboing.net/2009…
University of Missouri Researchers Create Smaller and More Efficient Nuclear Battery
"University of Missouri engineers are building a nuclear batter the size of a penny. Their aim is to develop a long-lasting power source for tiny sensors, actuators, and labs-on-a-chip. While nuclear batteries sound problematic, they're actually relatively common in larger form factors to power pacemakers and instruments aboard space vehicles." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: How the FCC Plans to Support 30x More Wireless Traffic

October 7th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
How the FCC Plans to Support 30x More Wireless Traffic – http://mashable.com/2009…
"The Mobile Broadband Agenda is a comprehensive four part plan that clearly demonstrates the FCC’s commitment to an open internet and supporting a projected 30 fold increase in wireless traffic. The four parts are as follows: 1. Unleashing spectrum for 4G; 2. Removing obstacles to a robust and ubiquitous 4G network (basically speeding up the deployment process for carriers); 3. An open Internet, with the rules and regulations previously announced; 4. Empowering consumers by supporting a vibrant and transparent marketplace." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Android to grab No. 2 spot by 2012, says Gartner

October 7th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Android to grab No. 2 spot by 2012, says Gartner – http://www.computerworld.com/s…
"While the Google-backed Android mobile operating system currently runs on less than 2% of all smartphones, Gartner Inc. predicts it will surge to 14% of the global smartphone market in 2012 — ahead of the iPhone, as well as Windows Mobile and BlackBerry smartphones." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: ARM announces 28nm Cortex-A9 implementation

October 7th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
ARM announces 28nm Cortex-A9 implementation – http://www.windowsfordevices.com/c…
ARM announces 28nm Cortex-A9 implementation
"Globalfoundries, spun off by AMD last year, has announced a "long-term strategic relationship" with ARM. A first step in the partnership will be the manufacture of ARM Cortex-A9 processors via a 28-nanometer HKMG (high-k metal gate) process, according to the companies." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: HD TV and the placebo effect

October 7th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
HD TV and the placebo effect – http://www.boingboing.net/2009…
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"New research from the Netherlands explores a placebo effect around high-definition TV. Of course, HD does look sharper, but the mind apparently can easily be tricked into thinking that regular TV is HD." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Personal Web Systems Raises $1.2 Million For Web-to-TV Browser

October 7th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Personal Web Systems Raises $1.2 Million For Web-to-TV Browser – http://paidcontent.org/article…
Personal Web Systems Raises $1.2 Million For Web-to-TV Browser
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"The Palo Alto, Calif.-based startup was supposed to launch its browser-based device earlier this year, but the release has been pushed back into early next year. The so-far unnamed device will retail for about $150 and give users full access to the web through their TV; people can navigate via keyboard, mouse and even the iPhone or Palm Pre." – Alan Cheslow

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