FLAGSHIP SERIES: STADIUM TECH REPORTS
Introducing: The Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey!
To all stadium, arena, ballpark, race track, concert-hall, convention-center, airport, casino and other large public venue owners, operators and administrators and deployers of connectivity technology: We need you! That is, we need you to take our Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey, a vehicle designed to find out "where we're at, and where we're going" when it comes to connectivity technology and the business Read More>>
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OK, Here’s Your Pro Bowl Tweet Parade
We mocked it, just like everyone else. And I didn't watch the game. But does that mean I'm going to deprive MSR readers from getting their fill of Pro Bowl tweets? Would we take a snarky stab at the event that nobody really wants except the players who get paid 50 grrr just to fly to Hawaii? Hell no! Here ya go! First up is the Steelers' Mike Wallace, who loved himself some Twitter. To which we Read More>>
PlayUp Signs Exclusive Deal with Fordham Athletics
In what is expected to be the first of a series of school-exclusive deals, fan-based social network app provider PlayUp is partnering with Fordham Athletics to be the exclusive "fan engagement partner" for the sports teams at the New York-based Fordham University. Fordham said the PlayUp app, which gives sports fans the ability to track teams, scores and to converse with other fans in either Read More>>
Idolian Develops sub-$100 Tablet that Targets Kindle Fire
Idolian, a telecommunications firm in Newport Beach, Calif., has entered into the 7-inch form factor tablet space with its IdolPad, a product it touts as being a viable product for both consumers and small businesses. The IdolPad will be used to anchor the entry level position in the company’s expanding lineup of tables, which now feature eight separate models and top out with the high end Read More>>
Friday Grab Bag: Tablet Sales Grew 260% in 2011
Market research firm Strategic Analytics' latest study of the tablet market shows that global tablet shipments reached 27 million units in the last quarter of 2011 and that Android-based systems captured a 39% share. The 4th quarter sales represent a 150% increase over the 10.7 million units sold a year earlier. Apple is still the king of the hill with a 58% share, a number that translates into Read More>>
MSR Profile: Stadiums a Target for Wi-Fi Gear Maker Xirrus
Add Wi-Fi gear maker Xirrus to the expanding list of technology providers targeting stadium owners who are looking to better serve the wireless needs of both the fans sitting in the seats, as well stadium owners looking for wireless applications to help run their business better. Like networking giant Cisco, which has created an entire business unit dedicated to stadium installations, the Read More>>
Intel Patent Buy from RealNetworks Targets Smartphones and Tablets
Intel has entered into a deal to buy a significant number of patents and next generation video codec software from RealNetworks for $120 million. As part of the deal RealNetworks will retain select rights to continue to use the patents in current and future products. The deal includes the sale of the approximately 190 patents and 170 patent applications and next generation video codec software. Read More>>
Fujitsu Contest Shows Flexible Design Concepts for All-in-One Device Combos
Want a quick glimpse of the future of high tech gear? Maybe these products will not see the light of day but a recent concept contest by Fujitsu has shown some great product ideas for a range of technologies. Naturally a number caught my eye but one combo product really had me thinking that it would be interesting to own. The product was a combination notebook computer, tablet, smartphone and Read More>>
