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Avis offers mobile Wi-Fi hot spot

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avis.jpg Realizing the importance of being online anytime and anywhere, Avis Rent A Car System now offers Avis Connect, a portable Wi-Fi connectivity to all travelers for $10.95 per day.

To make this development possible, company has tapped Autonet Mobile, the world’s first in-car Internet service provider.

Avis Connect service does not need cellular data cards or special software loads to connect to wireless Internet devices. It is compatible with all Wi-Fi enabled devices, including laptops, Ultra-Mobile PC handhelds and PDAs.

“Today, travelers are increasingly considering Internet access to be an important aspect of travel. With Avis Connect we are providing an easy-to-use service to help executives and families stay connected. This is just one of the many technological innovations, like our electronic toll collection services, that Avis is proud to introduce to the industry,” said Avis Budget Group vice president of product and program development Mike Caron

Originally posted on May 21, 2007 @ 8:26 am

Elementeo’s CEO the buzz of TIEcon

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The buzz on the expo floor during weekend’s TIEcon in Santa Clara, California was about Elementeo. Specifically, the buzz was about the company CEO. You see, Anshul Samar is only 13 years old and his company injects fun into learning Chemistry. Oh, Chemistry… (put flashback video here…).

VentureBeat interviewed Anshul Samar which includes his elevator pitch in securing funding. It is without a doubt that this kid will be getting one.

Originally posted on May 21, 2007 @ 11:04 am

Lyro offers 1st Digital Business Card Marketplace

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lyro.jpg Lyro is offering the world’s first open, fully searchable online business card. It allows people to freely promote themselves on the internet by creating, passing, and collecting internet-searchable digital business cards.

To date, there are about 100,000 digital business cards stored in Lyro, a trivial number compared to more than 66 million US professionals and another 130 million worldwide. Nevertheless, the number is a strong indicator of user acceptance given the short existence of the company.

One of the truly novel features of Lyro is control. The internet is saturated with publicly available data on just about everybody, but little if any of this information is manageable at the individual level. Lyro acts as a trusted resource for information that was created and published by the user.

“The one common denominator of Lyro is our endless desire to get other people to find out more about you and connect with you one-on-one,” said founder Lief Larson. “As part of our commitment to our users, we are continuously pushing ourselves to find ways to cut through the digital noise and attract attention on your behalf.”

Originally posted on May 18, 2007 @ 2:21 pm

New7Wonders becomes a global phenomenon

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Started in 2001 as inspired by Swiss adventurer Bernard Weber to “protect humankind’s heritage across the globe”, New7Wonders Web site is now part of the prestigious top 1 percent of the world’s most popular websites.

It is the first global election site poised to alter world history by choosing the New 7 Wonders of the world based on more than 45 million votes using modern communications technology like Internet and mobile phones. With only 46 days and 10 hours left as of this writing, official results of this exceptional campaign will be announced in Lisbon, Portugal and broadcasted globally on 07.07.07 (July 7, 2007).

“New7Wonders has one of the fastest-growing online communities. People from every country in the world have voted and continue to post photos and videos, submit slogans and spread the word. New7Wonders is a passionate movement that is making waves worldwide,” commented New7Wonders Founder and President, Bernard Weber.

New7Wonders has joined the ranks of other powerful Internet brands and organizations like Coke, Levis, UN, FIFA, Olympics, and BMW.

Originally posted on May 21, 2007 @ 10:03 am

Sa Jose Mercury News launches online video show, partners with Podtech Network

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sanjose.jpgThe San Jose Mercury News, a leading source of Silicon Valley news and information, announced the launch of a new online video show, “Inside Silicon Valley,” as part of PodTech‘s network of professional content partners. “Inside Silicon Valley”‘s original video programming will be delivered through PodTech’s media platform.

Hosted by veteran Mercury News technology journalist Michael Bazeley and other reporters, “Inside Silicon Valley” is a weekly online video show
that complements the Mercury News’ Monday technology section. Each Monday, “Inside Silicon Valley” covers the latest technology news and innovations with Silicon Valley business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Katharine Fong, Mercury News Deputy Managing Editor, says, “Online video presents great opportunities to extend the reach of our news reporting in engaging, viral ways that both our audience and our advertisers seek. Our partnership with PodTech will allow global audiences to easily watch, share, and interact with our reporting. We’re excited to be part of the emerging online video conversation.”

Watch the first show here… [Read more…]

Originally posted on May 14, 2007 @ 11:30 am