It's been a hot minute since we've seen a new creation emerge from the labs of
Ambient Devices, but for the products that are evidently coming down the pike in 2009, we can expect one more feature to be included above the status quo. The new InTouch Text messaging service will enable Ambient products to receive and display important messages, greetings and reminders from owners via SMS, email or the web. As with everything this company does, the message integration will be seamless and easy to use, with a simple InTouch Logo button lighting up to signify that a message is waiting. Of course, phone calls, texts and Hallmark cards could certainly serve the same purpose, but where's the joy in that?
posted Jan 15th 2009 4:44AM
By web, does that mean a special service or just any old site? I would hate to receive messages from places like http://anonboard.com in my pocket.
I would imagine that you have to login to their web interface in order to send a message to your device.
I hate you but at least I can appreciate your attempt at subtle and creative spamming .
Dear Engadget,
Can we please retire the phrase "A hot minute"?
engadget.com/2008/04/25/genius-introduces-g-pen-m712-m609-pen-tablets/
engadget.com/2007/11/16/everglides-dktboard-gets-inspiration-from-razer/
engadget.com/2009/01/10/qnap-unveils-stately-6-bay-ts-639-pro-turbo-nas-device/
engadget.com/2008/01/23/getacs-e100-tablet-pc-wont-bog-you-down-will-take-a-beating/
engadget.com/2008/10/24/hammer-introduces-skinnable-morespace-portable-hard-drive/
engadget.com/2008/05/29/griffin-ships-ipod-iphone-compatible-itrip-autopilot/
engadget.com/2008/05/10/plextor-offers-up-storx-px-nas500l-px-nas1000l-nas-drives/
engadget.com/2007/09/17/lenovo-launches-22-inch-wuxga-thinkvision-l220x/
engadget.com/2008/07/22/wowwees-alive-white-tiger-cub-gets-unboxed-showcased-on-video/
engadget.com/2008/06/22/finedigital-showcases-voice-recognizing-finedrive-x700-gps/
engadget.com/2009/01/15/ambient-bringing-intouch-text-messaging-to-2009-devices/
And it goes on and on....
Sincerely a faithful reader,
Josh B.
One HOT minute!
Monthly cost? Free with purchase of product is right, but I doubt that's all it will be.
2,009? Wow. That's a lot of devices!