Thursday, July 29, 2010

Impressive technology from MSFT Research - Street view will never be the same

Worth a look - a true navigational aid, in a way that today's street view technologies don't achieve. Impressive shift in the state of the art.

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Monday, July 26, 2010

India's $35 touch-screen computer - could change BRIC internet from mobile focus?

India unveils prototype for $35 touch-screen computer

Indian Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal unveils the

The Indian government has unveiled the prototype of an iPad-like touch-screen laptop, with a price tag of $35 (£23), which it hopes to roll out next year.

I want one.

If this price point can be reached in practice, could it change the trajectory toward small screen internet in developing areas? I think it could have a massive impact, and will be tracking this area closely.

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