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Not strictly Apple related but an Apple connection...

Woz has a new startup for some sort of PDA read more here.
 
for the record...

the article did not mention "PDA" one time.....

The computer industry's most famous garage tinkerer said he believes the time is right to develop a new class of consumer electronics to take advantage of advances in satellite tracking, wireless networks and more powerful computer chips.

``Recent advances in global positioning software (GPS) systems and antenna technology coupled with the declining cost of processing power and two-way networking make the possibilities for new devices and services really exciting,'' Wozniak said in a statement.
 
Old?

taken from http://www.macminute.com/

Apple co-founder launches new company
January 23 - 09:03 ET: Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak TODAY announced the launch of Wheels of Zeus [currently pointing to woz.org] , a new company that will design wireless consumer electronics "to help everyday people track everyday things." The products will have "universal appeal among consumers and corporations alike," Wozniak said in a statement. Wheels of Zeus has secured US$6 million in first-round financing.

Check out:

http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/f_headline.cgi?bw.012302/220230088

http://www.woz.com/
 
So is the Woz still on Danger's board?
I really like the idea of what Danger is doing, and like to rub it in the face of every "I want a PDA" screaming zealot. I haven't heard if the Danger hiptop has been adopted by any of the wireless companies yet, but unlike a PDA, I will probably buy a hiptop to replace my current cellphone.
 
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