High Technology News and Information for the Pacific Northwest Region
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High Technology News and Information for the Pacific Northwest Region |
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 Thursday, July 3, 2008 Wishpot Debuts Baby Service for Expecting Parents Seattle-based Wishpot Inc., operator of an online social shopping community, revealed Wednesday that it has added a new section to its Web site geared specifically for parents who are expecting. Wishpot said the new feature, called Wishpot Baby, offers parents the ability to shop for baby products anywhere—online or on foot—while consulting savvy "Mom Experts" who have gone through the child-rearing process and can recommend the best and most cost effective items. Wishpot also reported that it i (More info...) posted on Thursday, July 3, 2008(Full story) Microsoft Bundles Office, Support Services In Subscription Offering Microsoft said yesterday that it has rolled out a new combined offering that combines its Office software and its OneCare support program, under the name Microsoft Equipt. According to Microsoft, the new software offers both its suite of productivity software, along with anti-malware and support tools via a yearly subscription. The new package will initially be available through electronics retailer Circuit City, and will be priced at $69.99 for a one-year subscription for up to three computers. (More info...) posted on Thursday, July 3, 2008(Full story) Digimarc Gets Canadian Win Beaverton, Oregon-based Digimarc said Wednesday that its products have been selected by a firm in Canada. According to Digimarc, Manitoba Public Insurance has selected the firm's Facial Recognition Solution (FRS) to screen applicants for driver licenses. Financial impact of the deal were not disclosed. Digimarc's product will be used by investigators to compare photos taken for Manitoba driver licenses against its database of photos, to detect potential fraud. Digimarc is a developer of digital (More info...) posted on Thursday, July 3, 2008(Full story) |
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