MSN Direct to Shut Down at End of 2011
Microsoft noted considering shutting down the data service that powers live local data (traffic, weather, gas prices) for some GPS units (among other devices) back in May (APB coverage). Now the official word the service will shut down Dec 31, 2011.
Devices that use it will continue to work, they just won’t have access to the data sent over FM signal. The system is pretty old (2004) and was part of the SPOT, or Smart Personal Objects Technology, initiative which now operates in 134 cities.
by Adena Schutzberg on 10/27 at 09:39 AM |
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