Archive for November, 2005

Stanford researchers to improve GPS to 1/2″ accuracy

Monday, November 7th, 2005

It’s long been the goal of scientists to increase the accuracy of GPS systems. Researchers at Stanford University have vowed to create a bullet-proof GPS system accurate up to 1/2″.
Technologies are coming to the forefront that will impact billions of people and millions of businesses,” Spilker said. “Our humble goal is to [...]

XM gives free Delphi XM RoadyXT to every fan and World Series 1

Friday, November 4th, 2005

Capitalizing on their growing market base of MLB fans, XM Satellite Radio gave a free satellite radio receiver to each fan at the first game of this year’s World Series. The Delphi XM RoadyXT is the newest XM model, and recently won the editor’s choice award from PC Magazine.
This was a wise [...]

Sirius Canada to launch with 100 stations

Thursday, November 3rd, 2005

Sirius Canada has finally listed the full extent of their Canadian programming: 100 stations, 60 commercial free channels of music, 40 channels of news and sports coverage, including 10 bi-lingual Canadian channels.

“We are launching SIRIUS Canada with 100 channels of music, entertainment, sports and information — the true A-List,” said Mark Redmond, President and [...]

Sirius now airing liquor ads

Thursday, November 3rd, 2005

Sirius Satellite Radio began airing ads for Tanqueray gin, adding one more media channel for the insidious Tony Sinclair character. The ad, which consists of a two and a half minute hip-hop tune called “Get Your Ice On,” will air on Sirius talk stations like Cracked Up Comedy, Maxim Radio, OutQ Radio and Sports [...]

Forbes: XM stock offers less than Sirius’

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005

An interesting way of looking at the two major satellite radio companies over at Forbes. Most see the two companies and note that XM is performing better than rival Sirius, and this is true. However, the best performing stock isn’t always the best long term choice. Observe.
“We are positive on the satellite [...]