Ambient bringing InTouch Text messaging to 2009 devices

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?

[snuffaluckulus @ Jan 15th 2009 4:48AM]

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.

[Jeremy W @ Jan 15th 2009 5:45AM]

I would imagine that you have to login to their web interface in order to send a message to your device.

[Fade2blac @ Jan 15th 2009 6:00AM]

I hate you but at least I can appreciate your attempt at subtle and creative spamming .

[Fade2blac @ Jan 15th 2009 5:50AM]

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.

[Brazen521 @ Jan 15th 2009 6:15AM]

One HOT minute!

[Le Big Mac @ Jan 15th 2009 9:22AM]

Monthly cost? Free with purchase of product is right, but I doubt that's all it will be.

[Phil Aishio @ Jan 15th 2009 10:15AM]

2,009? Wow. That's a lot of devices!