Microsoft to discontinue MSN Direct
PC World | at | by Mike
Starting in 2012, users of certain GPS devices will no longer get traffic updates, weather reports and other data because Microsoft is discontinuing its MSN Direct service.
Microsoft has posted a notice on its MSN Direct Web site informing users that the service will be available only until Jan. 1, 2012.
MSN Direct is most often associated with Microsoft's Smart Watch program. That program was the first to use the MSN Direct service to send information like news headlines, stock quotes, weather and traffic information to special wristwatches.