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Some of the world's largest corporations are vested in the success of RFID technology, which couples miniaturized computers with radio antennas. Already, microchips are turning up in some computer printers, car keys and tires, on shampoo bottles and department store clothing tags. They're also in library books and ''contactless'' payment cards (such as American Express' ''Blue'' and ExxonMobil's ''Speedpass.'') Companies say the RFID tags improve supply-chain efficiency, cut theft and guarantee that brand-name products are authentic. At a store, RFID doorways could scan your purchases automatically as you leave, eliminating tedious checkouts. At home, convenience is a selling point: RFID-enabled refrigerators could warn about expired milk, generate weekly shopping lists, even send signals to your interactive TV, so that you see personalized commercials for foods you have a history of buying.
Under the Hood With Knight Rider 2.0: Trans Am vs. Ford Mustang ...
Last week, NBC unveiled an all-new, controversial KITT, which is set to star in the made-for-TV Knight Rider movie in February. Based on the still-to-be-released Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR (click here for engine-revving video), this virtual Stang comes tricked out with a supercomputer that can hack almost any system; a very capable weapons system; and a body—thanks to nanotechnology—that's able to shape-shift and change color at will. Like its predecessor, the 21st century KITT gets AI from digital effects wizards that makes it an ideal crime-fighting partner: logical, precise and infinitely smart. Designer Harald Belker, who has created the Batmobile for Batman and Robin and a next-gen space shuttle for Armageddon, came onboard to give the new KITT. a unique look. "The goal was to make it look more aggressive without being hokey or garish," Belker says.
CA Expands Consumer and Small Business Channel Program for In-Home PC ...
ISLANDIA, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CA, Inc. (NYSE: CA) today announced it has expanded its portfolio of software products available to PC service technicians enrolled in its OnSite PC Protection Program. PC service technicians can now easily access a robust selection of software via CA's OnSite Web portal including titles from Corel Corporation (Nasdaq: CREL; TSX: CRE), H&R Block Digital Tax Solutions, LLC (NYSE: HRB) , Iolo Technologies, LLC, Pure Networks, Inc. and Siber Systems, Inc., as well as CA home and home office and small and medium sized businesses (SMB) security and utility software. CA launched its OnSite PC Protection Program in August 2006 to address the growing PC service provider channel, which provides computer repair and support for residential and business customers (i.e.
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