Augh... Rss to XML Database to Flash for real time (or nearly) monitoring via a digitial dashboard. . . Radio just added a bunch of IM related calls, so would it be possible to have your Dash msg you (my cell can be msged) to alert you to an important change?

Flash can talk to Java now as well, so you could have a simple logic set up (put calls?) that will handle the rules for any such messaging.

10:30:15 PM    

Release set for "sharper" digicam chip. The first camera to use a new type of image-sensor chip is finally set to arrive in stores. The camera's maker says the chip produces sharper images with greater color detail. [CNET News.com]

These cameras use the Foveon next gen ccd chip, which gets you better image quality and color depth in the same are as exisiting ships.

5:08:17 PM    

More Gadgets for Those on the Go. Don't think a lackluster economy scares mobile product makers from releasing new wares. A look at what wowed the crowds at this year's DemoMobile. By Elisa Batista. [Wired News]

Ah, the Star Trek style communicator badge is here. Vocera has developed a badge that allows for WiFi based voice communications. You'll need a Windows 2000 server to run the badges, but this would be great as a replacement for walkie talkies once the price point comes down ($400 USD).

10:23:25 AM