08
Sep
Posted by Stephen In Information
Innovation is our regular column that highlights emerging technological ideas and where they may lead.
If you want to know how people will interact with machines in the future, head for a hospital.
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21
Apr
Posted by Stephen In Information
Incremental improvements just don’t get us excited
Perhaps Blu-ray is the canary in the coalmine. To its makers, it’s a fantastic new format, the pinnacle of home entertainment technology.
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20
Mar
Posted by Stephen In Technology
Autonet Mobile just notched another one in its belt by scoring a deal to hook GM’s Cadillac CTS up with integrated WiFi. Starting this April, folks who splurge on one of these sports sedans will be treated to WiFi (a $499 dealer-installed option) in the car, and best of all, it uses a new, smaller router than can be easily transferred to another vehicle that’s equipped with an identical dock. The agreement is a first for Caddy and also the first luxury brand that Autonet Mobile has managed to invade. ‘Tis a shame that monthly subscription still starts at $29 — we get the feeling that even the affluent won’t much care for that.
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25
Feb
Posted by Stephen In Technology
Analysis Opinion – Marvell announced today a new type of computer. It’s about the size of an AC to DC converting wall outlet plug, but is really a full SoC with a 1200 MHz CPU, built-in 512 MB Flash, 512 MB DRAM, Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 support. It runs small versions of Linux, consumes about 5 watts max while allowing remote users (presumably those authorized by the owner) to access data stored on the device from remote locations including local intranets or over the Internet. The $49 device opens up a wide array of extremely low-power, low-volume, always on applications.
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