tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50671752011-11-27T19:11:44.138-06:00Chat place about New Ideas, Dallas VC world, Networking, and my personal ramblingsKirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.comBlogger331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-56845349778706717972010-10-23T13:35:00.000-05:002010-10-23T13:35:11.065-05:00

Why Apple and Google are going after the TV when the world is about mobility, wireless communcation, and advertising is beyond me. The dash board is the place to be, and Android or iOS could be basis for the next automotive navigation/entrtainment system.  Imagine an iPad like screen in the dash, with google maps, iTunes, search capability, and the ability to download Apps that are unique to the

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-12598032685027899492009-10-03T07:56:00.001-05:002010-03-21T10:45:02.289-05:00

Where can I go to see where we stand and the trends on public issues? The first objective should be to identify these measurements, where they are trending and how they compare to the statistics in other places of our world. The second objective is to put some dollars to each item. What is the cost to move the needle, which objectives represent opportunities. Health Care Cost Index % of

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Wish List for AppleTV Colors... black, stainless duh Blue Ray... this is obvious, it would put Apple into a whole new source of revenue Upgrade the processor and memory... allowing to become a server, gateway device Make it into a Time Capsule server Add 1T and 2T models Add Apps... karaoke, Games, DVR, Visual voice mail, video mail It is going no where now... and position it so it does not

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-43574977662478913422009-10-03T06:39:00.001-05:002009-10-03T06:40:30.084-05:00

Ferreri's ditch radio for iPods AppleTV needs apps!   Imagine your mail on TV, bill pay, control lights, visual voicemail and call logs When am I going to get cheap power at night and a way to use it.... recharge my battery (in my Hybrid), run the dish washer, dryer turns on, hot water tank comes on... all because its windy and my gateway connect to see what the power cost forecast (commonly

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-72673682276769129842008-11-30T09:15:00.000-06:002008-11-30T09:23:13.263-06:00

For the last two decades start ups funded by Venture Capital from pension assets have ushered in technology revolutions bringing web technologies and web based applications and businesses remaking the way people conduct their lives, allowing people to connect, and making products never available before available, changing and improving our lives. Now however, the pension money available to

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-17704079433735793792008-11-08T07:48:00.004-06:002008-11-09T13:22:30.217-06:00

Retrofit HybredFocus on the top two platformsFord F150 and Chevy/GMC 1500 drive trainsWill incompass Tahoe, Suburbans, pickups, Expedition.... the vehicles with the worst economy, and to the extent it is stay at home soccer moms, the driving is primarily city where the Hybrid advantage is the best.Plus the resale on these vehicles is in the dumper... say $5000/vehicle... thus if the retrofit can

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An observation: While driving I am either listening to the radio or talking on the phone. Furthermore, the car is the only place I actually listen to the radio and is the place I do most of my music listening. And by the looks of things when I see what other drivers are doing, I would say I am part of the majority.Shouldn't the XM radio listing be shown on the NAV screen,Visual Voice

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-82974188706646399992008-02-21T09:03:00.002-06:002008-02-21T09:31:27.491-06:00

Energy Oil dependence is a huge issue. At the same time energy use will contine to rise for use with data centers. Solar and wind can help hugely. Plus rails if they can improve their point to point delivery. Big issue of course is oil for transport. Boone Pickens believes oil will fall to $85 in Q2 before raising. Is there a way to short via a fund?? Data Centers are huge power users,

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-2495938739350243842007-02-04T10:14:00.000-06:002007-02-04T10:21:12.341-06:00

why are there not business services that really cater to startups? in a web2.0, SOA sensereal estate, utilities, janitorialstartup level services like voice servicesHR-- documentation, policy,Benefits-- all onlinepayrollpurchasing-- something that generates PO's ... approved vendors, routing of approvals,banking-- sweeping cash, minimize checksexpense reportingpayments-- paytrust, matches to PO,

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It's been talked about... its really about personal connectivity. Seems like there are two levels...High-speed low latency (gaming, voice, real time video, security)Low speed, sooner or later (sync of files, back up, temp sensors)Shouldn't something at the originator id what the requirements are for latency, and QOSWhat devices come out of this?? sensors, that turn off and on and sip small

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-66990040394693934392007-01-13T13:55:00.000-06:002007-01-13T14:02:46.980-06:00

An iPod is so old school.... why do I need to carry it, charge it, plug it in ????I want to get into my car (keyless), have the car know its me (the fob), adjust my seats, stations, mirrors... and my system in the dash sync ... my music, podcasts, voicemail, weather, maps, recent searchs, etc.Connecting by 802.11 b/g/n, 802.16d/e, GPRS, Edge, HSDPA, 1X, EVDO rev A/C....a networked car... no

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-458027820675198912007-01-13T10:13:00.000-06:002007-01-13T10:28:09.518-06:00

Apple is going to roll out OSX 10.5 with TImeMachine which will require an external hard drive, and their only external hard drive is 40G? Stick a 400G drive, increase the price by $125 and suddenly there is new reason to buy. I would prefer the hard drive to be in the router, but they didn't offer that either.When are we going to hear what OSX iPhone has? and what tools to develop to the UI are

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-39439342488975464592007-01-07T09:54:00.000-06:002007-01-07T10:12:46.382-06:00

Common Steve... you own the teenagers pocket, have the interface, design, and brand.People do not want and ugly computer in the living room with wires, and yet, MSFT is about to provide a GUI that competes... get on with it and own the living room. Just buy Tivo, move it to your interface, charge $200 and make it make money. 10.5 requires an external harddrive to make Time Machine useful, and the

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-10428530187185548432007-01-07T09:15:00.000-06:002007-01-07T09:50:45.284-06:00

competitive issuesCost of health carImpact of oilGlobal warmingThere was a report in the news that florescent blubs can reduce the impact of air pollution by 10%. This sounds extreme, but given there are probably 5 bulbs per house that get predominantly, congress should offer some national rebate to get people to use these bulbs or LED bulbs. There will be huge pollution, oil, international trade

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1162132571419370552006-10-29T08:12:00.000-06:002006-10-29T08:36:11.430-06:00

They could have this thing nailed.. but are missing the vision.Maps are for mobility, GPS is for location, and a car is what makes up mobile. Put the network in the car! Google must run with out connectivity 100% of the time. Just allow Google to sync on occasion, like when its sitting in the garage to get new content, to sync with where the computer has been, to sync with the music and pod

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1157484334978812792006-09-05T14:12:00.000-05:002006-09-05T14:25:37.146-05:00

Imagine something like this next to a light switch in everyroom.... but instead its the iPod UI with a nano screen. Not only will it act as a dimmer switch, but it can do all things you would expect it toDim lightsAdjust volume and change music, play list, streamMated with a thermometer, adjust heat/coolWith networking over the wiring or WiFiIn package adaptorIn location change out (replaces the

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1156903198194287652006-08-29T20:46:00.000-05:002006-08-29T20:59:58.263-05:00

Apple buys TivoUpdates hardware... box made mini mac like, add 802.11n, add a iPod connector in the case cover, change remote to have iPod interface. These are a $100 value.Software updates can be later... UI made mac like. unit to be the storage for time machine, program from mac, schedule on mac, mac a remote, add external gateway capability.. for thermostat, security, sprinkler, video

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1156902376328199872006-08-29T20:33:00.000-05:002006-08-29T20:46:16.403-05:00

Auto PC... go after municipal vehicles... police cars, utility trucks, garbage trucks, buses, postal vehicles...computer in the vehicleGPS... simple, one click reporting of pre-entered entries..road repairtraffic signal outtraffic accidenttow requiredambulance requiredunusual situation, police visit

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1152023091187528752006-07-04T09:22:00.000-05:002006-07-04T09:24:51.203-05:00

Service providers will end up handling the control layer and the bearer layer being routed point to point.. with the cotrol layer looking at the clients and t invoking a trancoding function if required.

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1143388206830397482006-03-26T09:38:00.000-06:002006-03-26T09:58:01.716-06:00

How 'bout a small, lightweight portable remote... device connects via Bluetooth 2 (longer range) to a tv/pc... it would provide a local screen with internet access. TV Guide PVR programming email call logs and the web Nokia 770 Internet Tablet Features it would just remote the screen from the PCa lite weight process, bluetooth, no HD,

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What about itunes, podcasting, one button voicemail, maps, weather maps, traffic, maps from google that in my car that I surfed on the web, location based services (like where is the closet gas station when my gas light goes on? where is my favorite gas brand/or the cheapest 91 Octane on my side of the road, when my gas level is 1/8 of a tank), how about arming my security system to away, and

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1118770938089640842005-06-14T12:26:00.000-05:002005-06-14T12:42:18.093-05:00

Video doorbell (pop on tv, computer, cell phone)/remote doorlock,Networked thermostat... allows consumer to control remotely adjust thermostat/allows electric company to control demand (lower priced power),Intercomm, audio, phone interworking, security, lightingNetworked automobile

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Consolidate the mass of 6% players in enterprise3COM is dead just doesn't know itOptical world needs to roll up, Ciena yuckBig on network computingSome box that moves video aroundhttp://www.slingmedia.com/index.html was an interest

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1110601194077337072005-03-11T21:58:00.000-06:002005-03-11T22:39:46.783-06:00

Why can't road signs, building signs, be consistent and be correct? Constitant placement, icons, language, sizing...Why don't I have a credit card that sends an email to me so I can slot every expense into a category... for my expense report, for my personal taxes, for my budget...Is it me, or an I just the freak that buys the same stuff, goes the same places, and calls the same people over and

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1108313311627291262005-02-13T10:17:00.000-06:002005-02-13T10:53:53.066-06:00

But thin doesn't mean weak. My idea of thin means clean, crisp, elegant, not a gaming machine, but it would support Windows XP, Office 2003, and TV/tivo functionsWhat I want is a better monitor. I want a 19" with better speakers, a built in mic ( I have it in my notebook) and a built in video camera. The mic would have a BOM of around $2, and the video camera around $20. and the speakers... which

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1104594037154276942005-01-01T09:20:00.000-06:002005-01-01T09:40:37.156-06:00

The home PC is stablizing-- only gamers push the envelope There is potential in cases... quiet, small. Imagine a PC that is thin... as thin as a laptop without a screen, mouse pad, or keyboard... screw it to the botton my the cabinent, add a TV tuner, and you can check the mail, weather, calendar, tasks, pay bills... where you used to. In the kitchen... oh, and use it to set the thermostat,

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1090764899831606492004-07-25T08:45:00.000-05:002004-07-25T09:14:59.830-05:00

I've seen the Nike bluetooth enabled MP3 player and the personal media devices. Now we need the functionality inside a cell phone. My vision: Walk up to PC, look at My Computer, Click on your folder (its there because your Bluetooth phone is in your pocket or you have connected your phone via USB), enter your username/password and the desktop, My Documents, Favorites, Address Book... is all

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1077142564883633382004-02-18T16:16:00.000-06:002004-02-18T16:18:41.840-06:00

I was at my 6th grader son's school's open house last night and marvelled at the fact that every class room at an digital projector. No more TV's on a cart. No more teacher walking in front of the Overhead projector. School announcements were being broadcast from some office... I was impressed. It was more advanced than the office..... But then I looked in the back of the science classroom and

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1076965647363841492004-02-16T15:07:00.000-06:002004-02-16T15:10:01.686-06:00

How about a way to put a limit order into ebay?... ie, instead of searching for a Sony Vio PCG-R505TSK and searching the list entries... assume there is one description and multiple sellers... and then build an exchange where you match buyers and sellers... like a stock exchange. Like everything else there is probably 1000 items that make up half of ebays volume, why not make a std description

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1076801028675250452004-02-14T17:23:00.000-06:002004-02-14T17:26:20.326-06:00

... and with the SIP server and media server.. I could have residential email ! And what about using one of the telemetry radios that run over the WANs for home security, and for a On-Star like feature. .. and combined with Digital AM radio and GPS... there could be a very cool offer. If someone had a SIP server at home, what would have to be offered by a service provider other than gateway

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1074480157537664062004-01-18T20:42:00.000-06:002004-01-18T21:15:21.310-06:00

Will personal servers become DVRs? Or will DVRs become personal servers? Will servers become reliable enough to never require a manual reboot. Will the become smart enough to reboot themselves? Can and should the server reside inside a desktop machine, perhaps on a PCI SBC? Will we have servers in the car? Will we run VoIP/SIP servers on the personal server? All the features of a PBX, no bill...

Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06355881847245991957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5067175.post-1074479528147240832004-01-18T20:32:00.000-06:002004-01-18T20:34:04.123-06:00

VentureBlog: Consumer Electronics & Gadgets

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SIPphone Inc.

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