CES tidbits
There was a lot of noise at the CES conference in Las Vegas. Here are a few notable takeaways:
–For the enthusiast wanting everything, Popular Mechanics has a great coverage of the various announcements
–See venture capitalist Nat Goldhaber’s column at VentureBeat about what stood out for… Continue Reading
Finally, Apple announces iPhone — vows to leapfrog other smart phones
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Apple has not let us down.
Chief executive Steve Jobs said the company will launch its own phone, dubbed the iPhone, and that Cingular Wireless will provide the phone service, ending weeks of speculation.
It will do much more than make calls and play music. It aims… Continue Reading
The Microsoft showdown with MacWorld & the Apple Phone
Lots of action this week, as two technology conferences compete for attention. Here’s the latest:
–At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that started last night, Micrsoft’s Bill Gates announced Windows Home Server software, to be made available in the second half of 2007. It… Continue Reading
4HomeMedia, latest company to want to control your home
4HomeMedia, a Sunnyvale start-up, is the latest company wanting to let people control every electronic gadget and system in their home remotely.
It is an elusive business, because some companies have tried it, and most have failed.
4HomeMedia apparently thinks it has better chances. It will demonstrate… Continue Reading