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Microsoft Auto at CES 2008

Posted By: Laura Foy | Jan 15th @ 8:11 AM
This was by far the best part of the Bill Gates keynote for me and probably the highlight of the show overall. Microsoft Auto showed of 2 new great technologies to make all of our driving experiences more pleasant with a focus on the Sync My Ride technology. I can't wait to get this in my car. Not only does it offer voice activated features with your wireless MP3 player and your bluetooth mobile phone- but you will be blown away at the excellent text messaging options. Well, at least I was. Take a look and you be the judge.
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Looking beyond Vista: Fiji, Vienna, and Ford?

Posted By: JD Lewin | Jan 3rd, 2007 @ 12:59 PM
Sure we're all very excited for the consumer launch of Windows Vista. Whether you love or hate the next version of the OS, we think you'll agree it'll be nice to stop hearing, "it's coming!" Some interesting stories are starting to push through about what's around the next corner.

Two potential upcoming versions of Windows, Fiji and Vienna, have stoked the fires of anticipation all over again. The Fiji codename seems well-chosen for its idyllic potential. With the possible inclusion of WinFS for saved search folders, better media center integration with Windows Live Services, and more of the original (and gorgeous) UI that was promised for Vista, Fiji could be a very nice place to live.

Windows Vienna, which contains enough new ideas to choke on, is almost certainly years away. A completely rethought UI (think no start menu), integral speech recognition, and the possible end of caring about drives or folders are rumored to be in the cards. This could be the OS to make up for the conspicuous absence of jetpacks.

Finally, in a more tangible albeit expensive upgrade, it's expected that Ford (FoMoCo) will announce Microsoft software in their 2007 vehicles. Having your wheels understand the concepts of MP3 players and Bluetooth phones should make the traffic a bit easier to bear. We're going to have our first car review on 10 this year, promise.

Fiji and Vienna (via OSNews)
Ford cars (via OSNews)
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