Posted Nov 17, 2010, by John Day
My iPod doesn’t seem to hold a charge like it used to. I seem to recall reading that it’s good for about 400 charges. I haven’t been counting, so I don’t know how many are left, and my inclination is to charge it the night before I plan to use it. Maybe it will last another year and then I can justify replacing it in order to gain some newer technology.
Some day batteries may be so advanced that we … Read More
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Posted Sep 18, 2010, by John Day
Last week Harman International acquired Aha Mobile, a two-year-old firm that converts Web-based (“cloud”) content – including social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter – to streaming mobile radio.
“Delivering safe and convenient Internet access to mobile users is one of the biggest challenges facing the infotainment industry,” said Harman CEO Dinesh Paliwal. “In particular, the rapid growth … Read More
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Twitter,
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Posted Jan 13, 2010, by John Day
You have to hand it to Apple. They not only spun a significant product line from a single iPod but also turned on a torrent of recurring revenue by creating the iTunes store. Wouldn’t the leading suppliers of portable navigation devices (PNDs) love to do something similar?
Garmin’s nüLink! service offers one possibility. The firm’s $499.00 nüvi 1690 PND includes a two-year subscription to nüLink!, … Read More
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OnStar,
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Garmin nuvi 1690,
iPod
Posted Sep 29, 2009, by John Day
Does anyone still listen to CDs in their car or have we all migrated to iPods and other personal storage devices, and/or to HD or satellite radio? With so many more infotainment choices available now, and digital music downloads on the rise while CD sales continue to decline, can automakers just do away with CD changers?
Someday they will follow 8-track and cassette players to the technology afterlife, … Read More
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