Category Archives: sms

Google Chat and AIM, together at last + free SMS

Posted on December 5, 2007 by

Google has integrated AIM into its chat in Gmail, delivering what Google and AOL announced nearly two years ago when they renewed their search deal and Google invested $1 billion in AOL. The integration is not true interoperability, like what … Continue reading →

Posted in aol, google, im, instant messaging, sms, wireless | 6 Comments

Hngry. Snd pzza now.

Posted on December 4, 2007 by

In a first for the U.S. pizza market, Papa John’s is now letting you order your carbs by text message. This won’t work for last-minute cravings. You have to create an online account at papajohns.com and pre-configure the pies that … Continue reading →

Posted in fun, random, sms, wireless, wireless data

Text to car: go to the grocery store

Posted on March 7, 2007 by

I said yesterday that it would be great if I could send destination information to my car from my PC via my phone. Apparently, Google has gone and done it. The catch is you have to have a BMW and … Continue reading →

Posted in google, gps, mobile, sms, wireless | 3 Comments

Text to self: buy milk

Posted on March 6, 2007 by

I finally broke down and signed up for an SMS plan. Since then, I’ve been texting myself key nuggets of information: Airline and hotel confirmation numbers Addresses and phone numbers of new restaurants I’m trying Shopping lists The easiest way … Continue reading →

Posted in aol, gps, im, local search, mobile, sms, wireless, yahoo, yellow pages | 3 Comments