The mobile phone as a universal remote controle

A little-known private company, Akoo International, is setting up a network of digital screens that can send and receive messages from cell phones. The New York Times reports.

"The company aims to transform mobile devices into universal remote controls that can select on-demand content from big-screen TVs in airports, bars, and restaurants.

With Akoo's network, namedm-Venue, cell phone users can send a text-message request for a music video, sports clip or fashion show to be delivered to their phone or played on a nearby Akoo television screen, which would act much like a high-tech jukebox.

In return, companies can deliver digital coupons and promotions to the cell phones. "

emily | 5:48 PM | Technology |
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