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Written by Nick Farrell
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Thursday, 16 October 2008 09:28 |
Talk to the fridge because the phone ain’t listening
AT&T has started an initiative to encourage manufacturers to create more non-phone gadgets that connect to its wireless network.
According to a press release, the U.S.’s largest wireless carrier said it is looking to expand its reach into computers, digital cameras and in-car entertainment and navigation systems.
It wants to see a digital camera with a built-in wireless connection that could e-mail pictures as soon as they're shot, and a fridge that tells you to buy more milk while you are at the supermarket.
AT&T appointed Glenn Lurie to head the Emerging Devices initiative. He said that wireless gadgets that aren't phones are already common, but all the big U.S. carriers see plenty of growth left in the field.
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