SK Telecom to Air Sony Pictures Movies on Mobile [Korea Times]
Japan’s leading mobile carrier signs up with Sony to make 200 hit movies available to subscribers for the equivalent of $1-2 a title. However even SK Telecom is wondering if its handset batteries can realistically play full movies.
Outside.in Powers ‘Buzz Map’ For Washingtonpost.com [AlleyInsider]
“Localizing” Web 2.0 is all the hype these days. First companies like MeetTheNeighbors.org, LifeAt.com and I-Neighbors.org allowed neighbors to network. Now The Washington Post is tapping Outside.in, which aggregates local bloggers’ content, to help create a “Buzz Map” of D.C.-area bloggers.
The Coming Wave of Gadgets That Listen and Obey [NYT]
Imagine yelling “cricket” at your TV and having your favorite sport instantly appear on screen. The $1.6 billion speech recognition market—which is already making its mark on everything from handsets to GPS systems— is being led forward by Vlingo, an application for AT&T and Sprint subscribers, that gives users the ability to talk naturally and ask a variety questions that one would otherwise pop into Google.
Cell Phones Will Morph Into Wallets By 2012 [MediaPost]
Making payments via handsets is already commonplace among one-third of Japanese mobile users, and by 2012 an estimated 8-30 million North American customers will be able to make contactless payments, too, according to technology research firm In-Stat.
Ad-Funded Blyk Denies Users Are Shutting Off Ads [mocoNews]
Blyk blames a misunderstanding over how its network operates for allegations that that users are turning off their phone’s messaging services in order to avoid receiving ads. The MVNO, which says its on track to accumulate 50,000 subscribers by March, contends that it has run 400 different campaigns over the past four months, with a typical response rate of 29%. One Penguin books promo even commanded a 45% rate response, the network said.
American Airlines Site Goes Mobile [MobileContentToday]
The struggling airline industry is understanding that mobility is key its survival–in more ways than one. Late last year, an international airline association approved technology allowing travelers to check onto planes by presenting a text message with a special barcode. Now American is launching a mobile version of its website, allowing passengers to check their itinerary and flight status, as well other weather and travel info.
Thinking About Tomorrow [WSJ]
Talking computers at Walmart? 3D home movie projectors? A special section in yesterday’s WSJ shows how the ways we shop, play games, watch movies and TV, make and keep friends, search online, get news—and protect our privacy— will rapidly change in the next ten years.
Riddle, Rattle [WirelessWeek]
VoIP startups ranging from TalkPlus to Jangl are offering a new crop of caller ID services which can accept or block calls, prioritize messages, and mask identity.
The Case In Favor Of Cross-Media Convergence [Gamasutra]
In this two-part series examining the pros and cons of cross-media convergence on gaming, Gamasutra’s Leigh Alexander argues in favor of the growing union between film, television, music, and gaming, citing the innovative extensions, compelling stories, and increased power that such integration is providing players.
NBC acquires LX.tv [Hollywood Reporter]
Online “lifestyle” network LX.tv was bought by NBC. It will join the network’s Local Media Division, providing multiplatform cultural and lifestyle programming for local stations, as well as its Everywhere unit (known in NYC for its taxi cab TVs).
Mountain Dew Makes MMO More Than Just a Game [AdAge]
Over 200,000 users have participated in Pepsi’s new online game, available at Dewmocracy.com, which gives players the opportunity to help pick three flavors for a national taste test in July.
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