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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ — Consumer Electronics Show (CES) attendees are invited to Microsoft’s booth, located in the Las Vegas Convention Cocktail dresses with sleeves Center, Booth 7853, on January 7-10 to receive a hands-on demonstration of Continental’s Multi Media Platform (MMP). Continental will provide a first-hand look at how it is utilizing the Windows Embedded Auto software platform to transform the driving experience by connecting drivers seamlessly to the people, information and entertainment they care about while they are on the road.

Making the Right Connection

Continental is working with its automotive customers to equip a wide range of vehicle platforms - from luxury to affordable cars - with the high-tech features that consumers demand. Continental’s MMP, which is a scalable hardware solution that includes radio, CD/DVD player, navigation, and many additional interfaces to connect consumer electronic devices. The MMP is built on the Windows Embedded Auto platform, from Microsoft’s Windows Embedded business, which makes it easily upgradeable and, therefore, will help “future-proof” their vehicles and bridge the development cycles between the automotive and consumer electronics industries. Continental plans to leverage Microsoft’s large development community to help continuously bring new applications to its Multi Media Platform.

High-Tech Features are Available for Affordable Cars

Continental’s flexible Multi Media Platform is scalable and is designed to provide automakers with the ability to pick and choose from a variety of consumer electronic, red dresses for women features. For instance, an entry-level version of Continental’s Multimedia platform, ideal for high end entertainment and entry navigation systems, is expected to provide: a radio; hands-free calling utilizing Bluetooth wireless technology; access to online services like Internet radio, dresses online and the ability to easily connect and play personal music collections via either portable devices, USB or SD Cards brought into the vehicle.

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Irmo, SC (WLTX) - A surveillance video shows the efforts that police say one man went through in his attempt to steal an ATM from a Broad River Road gas station canopy.

Irmo police released the video Tuesday afternoon of the incident that took place overnight Tuesday. The arrest was reported earlier in the day on WLTX.com. Original Story: Man Accused of Backing Truck Into Store to Steal ATM Machine

Irmo police say Dicky Thomas Boyd, 29, tried to steal an automated teller machine from inside the Corner Pantry at the intersection of Broad River Road and Koon Road.

In the video, a pick-up truck can be seen backing into the front of the store, shattering the glass. The video goes on to show the suspect struggling to put a chain around the machine and drag it out of structural canopies. Finally, the suspect can be seen attempting to lift the machine and put it into the bed of the truck, but with no luck.

The suspect is interrupted by an Irmo police officer who saw the incident and intervened. The video shows the suspect get inside the vehicle, and drive away. The officer pursues in his car.

Police say the officer chased Boyd for a short distance, and Boyd’s truck hit a tree on Connie Wright Road. Boyd was then taken to the hospital.

Boyd has been charged with second-degree burglary, grand larceny, failure to stop for a blue light, and driving under the influence.

WLTX has learned that Boyd was arrested in February 2009 and accused of robbing the South Carolina Credit Union on Broad River Road. He was free on bond on those charges.

Irmo police say they’re looking for more information in this case. Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or e-mail a tip in to Crimestoppers of the Midlands. You can also text information in by texting “TIPSC” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Either way you choose, your identity will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible for a cash reward.