Pasadena, Calif. - Rich media technology firm Interpolls said on Wednesday that it has created a widget ad campaign for SYNC, the voice-activated system available on Ford (NYSE: F) vehicles, which will feature free song downloads alongside product videos and information. The SYNC widget will be featured on AOL, and from there can be embedded on social network profiles and websites. Interpolls said it will launch four additional rich media widget campaigns on AOL this month.

Las Vegas - Technology news and information publisher CNET Networks on Thursday announced its 2007 Best of CES Award winners, naming Korean electronics maker LG's combination Blu-ray and HD DVD player Best in Show at the event.

Detroit - Ford Motor Company announced on Monday the launch of a new factory-installed, in-car communications and entertainment system for portable digital media players and mobile phones. The company partnered with Microsoft on Sync, which will allow drivers and passengers to control nearly any mobile phone or media player using voice commands or the vehicle's steering wheel or radio controls. The system includes both Bluetooth and USB 2.0 connectivity, and offers features such as the ability to convert text messages to speech and read them aloud. Sync will be offered on 12 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models beginning later this year.