DeVey's Media Snapshots 5.1.06
Yahoo Introduces a Site on Consumer Technology
New York Times
Today, Yahoo is releasing a new site called Yahoo Tech that will feature blogs on technology and a weekly video program. The site will also re-publish tech articles and accept comments from users. A new avenue for high tech PR!
Sports Radio Stations Will Air on Mobile Phones
Wall Street Journal
Radio companies are trying to get their programs onto emerging communication technologies. CBS and Clear Channel Communications have made deals with mobile phone content provider Mspot to provide sports radio programs on mobile phones.
Mobile navigation system helps find cheap gas
San Jose Mercury News
Gas prices are going up and up, and one tech company has learned how to profit on the trend. TeleNav offers a program called Fuel Finder, which allows cell phone users to search for gas stations and compare prices.
BusinessWeek
According to this article, Yahoo and MSN are about to launch their long-awaited counter attack on Google. The number two and three search engines are introducing new technology foundations and advertising networks this month.
New physics chip aims to shake up video games
Reuters
Ageia Technologies is introducing a new microchip called PhysX, which will allow video game virtual worlds to behave as realistically as the look. For example, windows will break, boards will splinter, and smoke will tumble.
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