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Detroit Red Wings Make Game Programs Interactive With QR Codes

By melissa | Published: February 10, 2010
The Detroit Red Wings are a socially savvy bunch. The NHL team recently started including QR codes in their in-arena distributed Red Wings Today program, and the effort is proving to be a big hit with fans in attendance. After seeing Esquire’s use of augmented reality , the team decided to get creative and make their print program interactive (embedded below) to include digital media accessible via QR codes.
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Nissan introducing low-cost navigation systems this January

By melissa | Published: December 1, 2009
Now here's a good idea: a built-in GPS navigation system that's actually priced to move. Co-developed with Bosch , Nissan has put together a $400 option with a 5-inch touhcscreen, Bluetooth support for phones, USB connectivity for media players, iPod integration, XM Satellite and NavTraffic. The Detroit News was certainly impressed, testing it on a new Sentra and calling it a moment where the benefits of the built-in nav systems outweigh the costs -- although the display was maybe a bit too small for its liking. Look for it to these to hit in some of its lower-priced models starting this January. Hit up the source link for the full impressions
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Seth McClung will Topple your Cable TV Empire

By melissa | Published: October 7, 2009
Seth McClung is a man of principle.  Whether sending a message to a showboating Albert Pujols with a high 90s fastball to the spine or Web blasting his local cable television provider’s less-than-savoury customer service - “Big Red” isn’t afraid to let those who cross him know where he stands. Apparently lacks in service. Bright House Networks, a Time Warner subsidiary which primarily services the Detroit, Indianapolis and Central Florida areas, is the latest subject of the pitcher’s di
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Stakk Money Gang: DX News Bits: Slaughterhouse, Jay-Z Tour Line-Up

By melissa | Published: September 25, 2009
www.celebritytwittergossip.com – September 25th, 2009 Author: Edwin Ortiz With speculation mounting over the inclusion of Slaughterhouse [click to read] during Eminem’s verse in the video for “Forever” [click to read], it was rumored that the newly formed group would soon be joining Em’s label [click to read]. However, fellow Detroit emcee Royce Da 5’9’’ says the appearance was a respectful gesture rather than a foreshadowing of something brewing behind closed doors. “There’s gonna b
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