Peggy Smedley talks about a new report from Harbor Research that speculates whether or not the connected devices market is going to get as big as some of the other analyst firms anticipate, as well as what factors will need to change in order for this to happen. She also describes Google’s entrance into the connected television market with Google TV and how the platform will enable consumers to surf the Web via their television sets.;

 

Jim Kobus, senior communications manager, OnStar, talks about the evolution of OnStar’s technology since the company first entered the space. He also talks about some of the major differences between OnStar’s technology and the Ford SYNC system, as well as the operations differences between each of the in-vehicle connectivity solutions.;

 

Jim Kobus, senior communications manager, OnStar, gives an overview of the partnership between Google and OnStar and how it will impact OnStar’s technology. He also talks about some of the applications OnStar will be developing for Android and describes some of the major challenges in the industry when bringing new technologies to market.;

 

Smedley and Mike Mara, associate producer, The Peggy Smedley Show, tackle a round of questions from listeners. Smedley gives the details on a smartphone application that can be used to write/read restaurant reviews for individual items on the menu, in addition to the overall restaurant. She also offers up some facts on the major barriers holding back widespread adoption of telehealth technology.