Roundup: GPS receivers threatened by smartphones, Chrome overcoverage continues
GPS receivers threatened by smartphones — Remember the PDA? The New York Times says the GPS may be next to be absorbed by the ever-smarter smartphone. The popular TomTom line shipped 29 percent fewer units in the first quarter of 2009 compared to 2008.
I for one welcome our new Chrome overlords — PC World columnist David Coursey has a sane, small-business-friendly critique of the whole concept of the Google Chrome OS.
Fake Steve vs Chrome – Humorist Dan… Continue Reading
TomTom to track traffic, weather, gas prices in real time
Navigation system maker TomTom has struck a deal with startup TrafficCast International to provide its users with continuously updated traffic and weather conditions, as well as nearby gas prices, right on their compact device. All of this data will be folded into its Go 740 Live device, TomTom’s first wireless model with traffic information to launch in the U.S.
GPS companies like TomTom (and its nemesis Garmin International) have seen some sales erosion due to smartphone… Continue Reading
Roundup: FriendFinder sued for risky business, Digg toolbar sighted, Nokia looks to laptops and more
Here’s the latest action:
Pirate Bay takes fascist funds — The large bittorrent tracker’s major financier, Carl Lundstrom, has been connected with neo-nazi groups and political parties.
Nortel lays off 3,200 more — The telecom company will cut its global workforce by 10 percent over the next several months as it tries to bounce back from bankruptcy.
FriendFinder called out for risky business — The adult web site’s former human resources director is suing over scandalous behavior and violation of labor… Continue Reading
Roundup: The Obama Valley, Twitter’s cash, Zonbu, SimplyHired and more
Here’s the latest action:
Barack Obama gets big Silicon Valley names behind him — Obama has picked up checks from Sequoia Capital partner Michael Moritz, Google backer Ram Shriram, YouTube founder Chad Hurley and many more, making him an early valley favorite, at least among the area’s power players. Thanks to Eric Savitz, of Barrons, who has sifted through Federal Election Committee filings.
MySpace.com launches Mexico site — It is here.
TomTom, the Dutch maker of navigation devices, plans to… Continue Reading