August 30, 2005
August 29, 2005
August 26, 2005
Unsolicited Bluetooth Ads
This is an interesting idea. I'm surprised that 15,000 people had devices that were discoverable such that they could be bothered with advertising. My question is what's in it for me? Will I be benefited by this type of solicitation? Can you image donotbluetooth.gov or donotping.gov?
August 25, 2005
August 24, 2005
August 15, 2005
Google Wi-Fi?
The most interesting piece of the article...
Google’s interest in Feeva likely stems from the startup's proprietary technology, which can determine the location of every Wi-Fi user and would allow Google to serve up advertising and maps based on real-time data.
Business 2.0 :: Magazine Article :: What's Next :: Free Wi-Fi? Get Ready for GoogleNet.
August 12, 2005
August 11, 2005
August 09, 2005
August 08, 2005
Steve Robinson: First Podcaster From Space
NASA - Steve Robinson: First Podcaster From Space
Mission Specialist Steve Robinson One day before landing, STS-114 Mission Specialist Steve Robinson transmitted the first podcast from space.
Is Gizmo Project a Skype Killer?
Is Gizmo Project a Skype Killer?
In addition to these essential features, Gizmo Project adds a number of new innovations (www.gizmoproject.com/features), including:
* Call Mapping that shows the two points of the call on a world map
* Call Hold with user selectable music
* Call Blocking with user selectable message from polite, to firm, to "just rude"
* Free Voicemail to email with user selectable message
* Call Recording, which one blogger called "the killer app for podcasting"
* Interactive Voice Applications, provided by Tellme (www.tellme.com), allow users to get real-time news, stock quotes, and weather...even play a game of blackjack
* Call Subject tells the person you are calling the purpose of your call before they answer, just like email
* Realtime Call Quality Indicator works like the bars on your mobile phone, showing network issues that can affect call quality
* Realtime Presence like instant messengers shows your friends when you are logged in or on the phone
