Wireless sensors using .Net Micro Framework available
Posted on 10-Sep-2007 08:48 News, MSN Direct (SPOT)
The platform is built on the Marvell PXA271 XScale ARM-based microprocessor, a platform that supports applications involving data-rich problems.

.netcpu releases .NET Embedded developer kit
Posted on 11-Dec-2004 20:57 News, MSN Direct (SPOT)
A small startup will begin shipping a tiny, 32-pin chip-like computer module that runs .NET Embedded, a new Microsoft embedded software platform developed for use in watches and other "smart personal objects.

Fossil announces new watch styles for its Wrist Net Smart Watches line
Posted on 1-Nov-2004 14:48 News, MSN Direct (SPOT)
The Wrist Net Smart Watches is based on MSN Direct technology. MSN Direct also offering new choices of annual service plans.

Swatch announces new Smart Watch with MSN Direct Service
Posted on 21-Oct-2004 18:38 News, MSN Direct (SPOT)
The Paparazzi model offers some free content and chance to meet celebrities.

Tissot announces its MSN Direct (SPOT) watch
Posted on 27-Jul-2004 19:19 News, MSN Direct (SPOT)
The Swiss watchmaker is part of the Swatch Group. Its SPOT model combines touch-screen technology with up to date personalized information from MSN Direct (video inside).

Spike Lee "Secret Agent Man" promotes MSN direct SPOT service
Posted on 11-Feb-2004 09:13 News, MSN Direct (SPOT)
Microsoft will release “Secret Agent Man,” a movie to promote MSN Direct, starring and directed by Spike Lee. The screening is invite only, with just a handful of people on the guest list. But why sit there wishing you could be there? You can see it at SPOTstop.com has it for you now.

A stationary competitior for the MSN Direct SPOT watches?
Posted on 13-Jan-2004 20:45 News, MSN Direct (SPOT)
The same folks who developed the Ambient Orb are now offering the Executive Dashboard. It receives information from the Ambient Information Network, pretty much like the MSN Direct service.

Microsoft SPOT watches now available at Amazon
Posted on 7-Jan-2004 23:19 News, MSN Direct (SPOT)
A line of MSN Direct SPOT watches is now available from Amazon, and the MSN Direct website is now available.

Microsoft shows SPOT services during fashion show
Posted on 23-Nov-2003 11:00 News, MSN Direct (SPOT)
A show combining functionality and fashion during the COMDEX Las Vegas 2003. Microsoft showed SPOT watches from Fossil and Suntoo on stage.

Microsoft SPOT: definitions
Posted on 6-Jun-2003 19:36 News, MSN Direct (SPOT)
A couple of months ago we reported on Microsoft SPOT (Small Personal Objects Technology). Now microsoft defined a brand, costing and more.