RIM tries to patent billboards that adjust to roadside traffic
Looks like our pals at Research In Motion are taking the company name literally this week -- they've got a pair of patent applications target ads to automobiles and pedestrians on the street by dynamically changing their information density. By taking a page out of Google's book and measuring the relative position of GPS-equipped phones (or using traditional sensors should that fail), RIM wants to create digital billboards that automatically add details the slower traffic gets
Categories: Mobile Phone Tags: advertising, automobiles, billboard, billboards, density, gentlemen, giant, letters, relative, researchinmotion, rim
Google partnership has GM OnStar exploring Maps, open APIs and more
In a move that could shape the mobile landscape -- or simply suck down cash, of course -- General Motors just revealed that Google was its mysterious infotainment partner . In the final hours before Google I/O , we sat down with GM VP Nick Pudar to tell us what the future thus holds for OnStar
Categories: Android, BlackBerry, Mobile Phone Tags: after-the-break, app, automobile, automobiles, car integration, check, chevroletvolt, chevyvolt, gm onstar, googlemapsnavigation, honk-the-horn, onstar, the-smartphone, tire, Volt
General Motors partners with mystery organization to bolster OnStar technology
Thought the Chevy Volt's OnStar apps were impressive?
Categories: Android, BlackBerry, Mobile Phone, Other Tags: apps, automobiles, chevy, chris pruess, conditioning, entry, functionality, gm onstar, gmonstar, hybrid, infotainment, manufacturers, money, phone
HTC Droid Eris To Get Upgraded Android 2.0 OS In 2010 | IndyPosted
Verizon Wireless has confirmed that their budget friendly HTC Droid Eris will get an upgrade to Google Android 2.0 in early 2010. Currently the Eris ships with Android 1.5.
Categories: Android, htc, Other Tags: advertising, automobiles, funny, google-android, htc, htc-droid-eris, news, sports, technology, television
Unlocked HTC HD2 coming out soon | High Tech Lounge
After Vodafone Spain's announcement concerning the HTC HD2 release for business customers in December 2009, Clove, the UK retailer, is making a surprising.
Categories: Android, BlackBerry, htc, Other Tags: automobiles, BlackBerry, coming-out-soon, gaming, htc, internet, memory, new-acer-android-phone
Possible launch of HTC Leo in October | High Tech Lounge
The awaited HTC HD2, known as Leo, might be launched shortly in October. A Windows Mobile 6.5 handset recently spied on with HD2 branding and a 4.3-inch.
Categories: Android, BlackBerry, htc Tags: apple, automobiles, BlackBerry, digital-cameras, gadgets, gaming, htc-tattoo, linux, related, windows
Is Android MID Launched on the 25th of September? | High Tech Lounge
The rumors concerned with the Android MID have appeared a couple of weeks ago. The mysterious device appeared to be very thin and featured high-speeds and due.
Categories: Android, BlackBerry, htc Tags: 25th, automobiles, BlackBerry, gadgets, gaming, htc, internet, laptops, lenovo, sony, wireless
Wales produces exceptionally graphic, educational film about the dangers of texting while driving
Filed under: Culture Alright, texting while driving ?
Categories: Android, BlackBerry, htc, Mobile Phone, nintendo, Other Tags: automobiles, cars, driving, educational, engadget, film, htc, Mobile Phone, mobile-phones, mobilephones, psa, transportation