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Virtual garage for car fans launched by New York Auto Show

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The New York International Automobile Show (NYIAS) announced the launch of its Virtual Garage section.

Virtual Garage members will be able to upload photos and video of their vehicles, enter their mini-bio and check-out other members’ cars and trucks, and email each other. All the vehicles are cross referenced so that, for example, a Mercedes or Ford owner can see which members have similar vehicles listed on the site.

Originally posted on February 15, 2008 @ 10:24 am

Red Planet Media’s JumpIn mobile social network launches desktop experience

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The JumpIn mobile social network now extends to the desktop with a simple, elegant interface that mobile phone users will find immediately familiar. JumpIn developer Red Planet Media, Inc.is enabling a cross-pollination of both desktop and mobile users by providing both groups a similar look and feel. Current members will find the new desktop replicates the experience on the mobile phone and at the same time provides powerful enhancements. For new members, the desktop is fun, easy, and provides the perfect training ground for the mobile experience.

JumpIn’s new desktop experience replicates the look and feel of a mobile phone but at the same time enables new desktop-only features such as uploading pictures and media files directly from the desktop using the industry-standard “browse” and “upload” paradigm. Members can also now use a full keyboard and mouse to navigate the site.

Originally posted on February 14, 2008 @ 10:43 pm