Found an article that was pretty interesting about MS's SPOT technology
they're working on which reminded me about ubiqutous computing.
http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=ces09&date=20030109
short blurb from the article:
SPOT technology may also power alarm clocks, refrigerator magnets and other
devices. It is designed to accomplish several goals for Microsoft:
. Allow users to access computer data in different locations and on
different devices.
. Provide opportunities for programmers using Microsoft software to build
new applications.
. Provide a new opportunity for Microsoft to sell subscriptions to data
services.
It will be fantastic if we can take advantage of SPOT(Smart Personal Objects Technology)
According to Dudley(2003), "Users will be able to download 10 to 20 hours of digitally recorded TV shows or videos and digital music to enjoy on the road".
Now I has been spending over $70 a year watching Korean TV show by the Internet. With SPOT, I can save much money!
Posted by: Yong-Jeong Yi on February 22, 2003 10:53 PM