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Year in review: Blurred lines in broadband

Marguerite Reardon — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AT&T kept up its merger efforts as phone companies and cable operators kept to their collision course.

Year in review: Opportunities lost and found

Charles Cooper — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In 2006, there was no shortage of opinion on topics from privacy to energy and the latest technology.

BellSouth and AT&T Close Deal

VIKAS BAJAJ — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The approval by the F.C.C. of AT&T's $85.8 billion acquisition of BellSouth makes the deal the largest telecommunications merger in U.S. history.

The iPhone Really Exists but Apple Doesn't Make It

JOHN BIGGS — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco Systems, not Apple, owns the iPhone trademark, and several new iPhone products have been announced this week, including a handset that lets you make calls over Wi-Fi networks using Skype.

It's a Wireless Media Center, but Where's the Hard Drive?

GLENN FLEISHMAN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Once you've installed a hard-drive, the Mvix MX-760HD acts as both a storage server and as a media player.

AT&T closes $86 billion BellSouth deal

Julie Vorman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AT&T Inc. closed its $86 billion purchase of BellSouth Corp. on Friday after getting final regulatory approval, in a deal that will widen its lead in U.S. phone and Internet services.

Italy to start selling WiMAX licenses by June

Lisa Jucca — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

MILAN (Reuters) - Italy is to join the growing number of countries embracing super-fast wireless broadband after the government said it will start selling licenses for WiMAX-capable frequencies by June 2007.

Net neutrality advocates cheer AT&T concessions

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Net neutrality advocates are praising new concessions from AT&T in its effort to gain approval of its planned merger with BellSouth.

The new hotness: Personal tech in 2007

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Increasingly sophisticated technology will find its way into consumer electronics products of all kinds this year. If you're a gadget freak, fasten your seatbelt and hang on.

Tech: The Look Ahead to 2007

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Anyone seeking clues on the products that will most deeply affect the tech landscape next year needs to start with Microsoft and Apple. Both companies are releasing new versions of their main computing operating systems. Microsoft (MSFT) will release Windows Vista for consumers in January. Apple Computer (AAPL) is expected to introduce Leopard soon thereafter. The moves are likely to kick off a round of computer upgrades and change the way a PC looks and feels.

• The Return of the Tech IPO

Spencer E. Ante — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

When the stock market reached the height of irrational exuberance in 2000, the bubble was filled largely with the hopes of technology startups going public. That year, 170 high-tech companies sold nearly $19 billion of stock to investors in initial public offerings.

• Tech: The Look Ahead to 2007

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sprint's Secret to Cost Cutting: WiMAX

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

When Sprint Nextel Chief Executive Gary Forsee unveiled plans in August to build a nationwide communications network using the latest wireless broadband technology, he boasted that the network will deliver calls and video to consumers at lightning speeds. That new network may bring another consequence: cost savings amounting to billions of dollars a year.

Unstrung's Five Technolgies Doomed in '07

Dan Jones — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

We used to love them, but its all over now. Unstrung reveals the one-time wireless treasures that will get trashed in 2007.

Unstrung's Five Hot Technologies for 2007

Dan Jones — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The year 2007 will see several much-hyped wireless technologies make the jump from slideware to the real world. Most of you already know about WiMax's prospects for next year, so Unstrung decided to highlight some radio waves less traveled for its rundown of hot technology for 2007.

AT&T Embraces (Some) Net Neutrality

Craig Matsumoto — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

How badly does AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T - message board) want to complete the BellSouth Corp. (NYSE: BLS - message board) merger? It's now willing to formally offer network neutrality as a bargaining chip.

Wanted: Megatrend Technology Innovators

David L. Margulius — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

From where will the next disruptive innovations in I.T. come? And who's out there looking at the big picture, incubating the I.T. solutions we'll need 20, 30, or even 50 years from now?In our increasingly short-term-performance-oriented lives, it's surprising to come across an article like the one I did this morning about an 84-year-old man who's spent four decades pursuing a technological pipe dream -- only to have it pay off right at the end.The man, Stanford R. Ovshinsky, spent all that time designing a huge machine that would manufacture large rolls of silicon-based photovoltaic roofing material to efficiently harness solar power, according to the Wall Street Journal. But he and his investors were frustrated for decades, because solar power wasn't economical and potential customers decided to use other technologies.Fast forward to today. Ovshinsky's machine has been built and is working overtime to meet huge demand, especially from Europe, where carbon emissions caps have jump-started alternative energy usage.A few things struck me about this story. One is the long-term persistence of disruptors. Who are the Ovshinsky equivalents in I.T., nursing a contrarian idea for decades that might ultimately have a huge impact?Another thing: Although Ovshinsky is American, his most important demand driver was Europe, especially Germany, which because of its low sunlight levels gets greater benefits from the specific type of photovoltaic receptors Ovshinsky pioneered. Don't be surprised if the next big I.T. disruptions are driven by global market demand, which may not look the same as U.S. demand.Finally, the article reminded me that big innovators need vision; they need to be looking at the big challenges. Ovshinsky saw decades ago that the world would need this kind of power. I.T. innovators trying to create huge disruptions would do well to constantly remind themselves of the megatrends, the big...

Consumer Effects of AT&T-BellSouth Combo

PETER SVENSSON — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The concessions AT&T Inc. made to win regulatory approval of its mammoth merger with BellSouth Corp. has many implications for consumers.

New UMPCs Hit Closer to the Mark

Asus's new UltraMobile is packed with features — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The first ultramobile PCs--tablet-shaped, touch-screen handhelds that are larger than PDAs but smaller than laptops--had limitations that detracted from their mainstream appeal.

Will Mobile Ads Take Off In '07, Or Be Put On Hold?

STEVE MCCLELLAN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

With more than 200 million U.S. consumers walking around with mobile phones, it's only a matter of time before marketers find a way to fully utilize them as an ad medium. And last week's news that Verizon Wireless is joining the ranks of carriers that accept ads on its network suggests that the stage is set for big moves this year. But those in the know say 2007 will be marked by further experimentation in the U.S. rather than the explosion of mobile advertising.

Sprint, Nokia reported near WiMax deal

MarketWatch — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sprint Nextel Corp. is close to choosing Nokia Corp. as its third primary network-equipment provider for its next-generation WiMax wireless network throughout the U.S., according to a media report Friday.

Mobile Entertainment's Potential Sharply Debated

John du Pre Gauntt - Senior Analyst — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Mobile entertainment's potential is sharply debated.By John du Pre Gauntt - Senior Analyst

China to launch 3G project stably in 2007

minutes Ago — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

BEIJING - China's telecommunication regulators will take various measures to ensure the steady launching of the 3G project in the country in 2007.

Forecast 2007: Out-of-Home

Tony Case — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's shaping up to be another banner year for out-of-home advertising. The once-sleepy medium has been energized in recent years by factors including longer commutes, fragmentation of media, better audience measurement and technological advances that have made digital billboards and interactive displays proliferate.

Forecast 2007: TV Stations

Katy Bachman — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

For local TV, 2007 will be anything but business as usual. In the final days of 2006, news was slow with two exceptions: There was a flurry of new positions created to manage TV station digital media initiatives and the retransmission battle between Sinclair Broadcast Group and Mediacom Communications raged on. Both portended trends that are likely to define the TV business going forward.

Wi-Fi Is Hitting the Road in Cars From Avis, but Technical and Legal Bumps Lie Ahead

CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The rolling Wi-Fi hotspots may raise legal issues because it could take people's attention off roads, according to analysts.

AT&T to push wireless, seek revenue in ads: paper

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AT&T Inc. plans to push new wireless services and make advertising a key revenue stream following its $86 billion acquisition of BellSouth Corp. , The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

My mostly-on-the-mark 2006 Internet predictions

Bambi Francisco — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

I've had a tradition of keeping forecasts and predictions of the many experts I've interviewed throughout my career.

Mobile phone captures Iraq's cruelty

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The phone camera footage of Saddam Hussein's execution may prove to be the most controversial media disclosure from Iraq since snapshots of US guards abusing prisoners inside Abu Ghraib were published in 2004.

802.11n morphs into spec for home video stream

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

When the IEEE first pondered antenna diversity for its 802.11n wireless LAN standard, the multiple-input/multiple-output antenna topology was seen as a general tool for increasing Internet data access to 500 Mbits/second--some 50 times that of 802.11b. But as draft silicon of 802.1n networks sampled in 2006, the focus had changed to a singular concentration on Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) and high-definition television video streams.

802.11n morphs into spec for home video stream

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Digital radio to grow through 2010, says In-Stat

Peter Clarke — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

(01/02/2007 12:11 PM EST)

The New AT&T: Wireless At Its Heart

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Launched at the New Year, the new AT&T will increasingly be a wireless communications company that also generates income from advertising and offers television and broadband data services as well.

Alcatel-Lucent completes purchase of Nortel 3G business

It becomes a major supplier of UMTS gear — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Alcatel-Lucent has closed its acquisition of Nortel Networks' UMTS 3G mobile infrastructure business.

Open-source personal tracking system gets first test

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The OpenBeacon tracking system was first tried out at the Chaos Communication Congress last week in Berlin.

Opinion: What does 2007 hold for Apple?

Ryan Faas — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Editor's Note: This article was originally published at Computerworld.com.

• What Tech Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

He may be a Harvard dropout, but Mark Zuckerberg is now the main character in a Harvard Business School case. His company, Facebook, "had grown from just a few friends programming around a kitchen table to a full-fledged technology business with over 100 employees and 7.4 million users," says Harvard's summary of the case. "Zuckerberg would have to develop an organizational strategy that could allow the company to keep up with its underlying growth metrics, while ensuring Facebook's consumer experience was better than its alternatives." The case is available for anyone interested in combing through the issues, either on paper or electronically, for $6.50 a copy. (Hey, Harvard has to make a living, too.)

• Cisco's Grand India Ambitions

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Wim Elfrink, Cisco's (CSCO) chief globalization officer, is at the vanguard of a new initiative. This January, Elfrink will relocate from his San Jose (Calif.) headquarters to Bangalore, India. In a major display of commitment to the Indian market, Cisco plans to have at least 20% of its top executives working in India in the next three to five years, according to Elfrink.

Where to Catch Some Wi-Fi Waves

Marty Graham — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

From Waikiki to Miami, the number of beaches offering wireless internet access is growing every year. Here's a rundown of the hottest spots for surfside Wi-Fi (just in case you're determined to ruin your vacation). By Marty Graham.

Where to Catch Some Wi-Fi Waves

Marty Graham — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Gadget Lab: The Gamer's Grail

Bruce Sterling — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The gang at Gadget Lab retools for the new year, but first they aim a double-barrel blast of reviews your way. Check out a souped-up PC gaming rig, a geeky smartphone and the ultimate Bluetooth earbuds. From Gadget Lab.

Wi-Fi Kit Keeps Drivers Connected

John Gartner — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

An in-vehicle wireless network adapter creates a moving Wi-Fi hotspot. It's about to debut at CES, but it won't be cheap to stay connected during your commute ($400 for the hardware, then $50 a month). So how 'bout the satellite radio networks partner with an ISP for a less-spendy mobile internet system? In Autopia.

Man with a plan shaped Verizon

Robert Deutsch — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

You may not know his name, but you definitely know his handiwork. Lawrence Babbio Jr., 62, Verizon's retiring vice chairman, ...

AT&T Plans Ad-Based Revenue Model

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AT&T plans to push a new advertising model as the cornerstone of new wireless services initiatives, according to an interview with Chairman-CEO Edward Whitacre Jr. in today's Wall Street Journal....

EV-DO cellular data services catch on

Denise Pappalardo — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Increasing speeds and falling prices are adding to the appeal of 3G Evolution Data Optimized wireless data services, which deliver broadband speeds to mobile devices.

Is the FCC pining for the good old days?

Scott Bradner — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It was not much of a surprise when the FCC figured out a way to approve the AT&T / BellSouth merger before last year ran out.

Mobile Media on the Cusp

with Adweek staff reports — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK With more than 200 million U.S. consumers walking around with mobile phones, it's only a matter of time before marketers find a way to fully utilize them as an ad medium.

Will Mobile Ads Take Off In '07, or Be Put on Hold?

Steve McClellan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

EarthLink CEO Garry Betty dies at 49

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Executive who oversaw company's broadband operations and led its foray into citywide Wi-Fi loses battle with cancer.

This device brings broadband to the car

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A new product that will be introduced next week at the Consumer Electronics Show will combine 3G EV-DO and Wi-Fi to bring fast Internet access to cars.

Rural broadband: finding alternatives to DSL and cable

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

What do you do when you want to live in a rural area but you need high-speed Internet at home and you can't get cable or DSL?

U.S. group sues Nokia, Samsung over Bluetooth

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A U.S. research institute has sued Nokia, Samsung Electronics and Panasonic for violating a patent for Bluetooth technology, potentially putting the free wireless standard at risk.

CES: This device brings broadband to the car

David Haskin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A new product to be released in March will turn your car into a rolling Wi-Fi hot spot.

EarthLink's Betty succumbs to cancer

Carol Wilson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Garry Betty, the man who led EarthLink through its transformation from a popular Internet service provider to a multimedia operator in voice, wireless, business services and data, died Tuesday due to complications from cancer.

Matsushita, Samsung, and Nokia Sued over Bluetooth

Bookmark to del.cio.us — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Three major electronics companies have been sued by a foundation which claims that their use of Bluetooth wireless technology infringed on patented work at the University of Washington.The case was filed in U.S. District Court against Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. of Japan, Samsung Electronics Co. of South Korea and Nokia Corp. of Finland by the Washington Research Institute, a nonprofit group that seeks commercial uses for patented technology developed at the state's public universities and enforces the patents.Matsushita, parent company of Panasonic, and Samsung produce a wide range of electronics products, while Nokia is the world's largest manufacturer of cellular telephones.Bluetooth, distinguished in products by a blinking blue light, involves the use of a radio frequency for wireless exchanges of data between cell phones, computers, headsets and other devices.The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and was filed Dec. 21. Reports on it were published Dec. 23 by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and on Wednesday by Dow Jones and The Seattle Times.The court filing followed three years of fruitless informal attempts to resolve the issue, said Michael Lisa, the foundation's principal lawyer."We will not refuse reasonable settlements, but if we don't get an offer to do so, we are going to trial," Lisa said, according to the Post-Intelligencer report.Nokia officials, following longstanding policy, would not comment on the lawsuit early Wednesday. A Samsung representative acknowledged that the lawsuit had been filed but would not comment further. No one answered a telephone call to Matsushita after business hours.According to the lawsuit, Bluetooth-based computers, cell phones and headsets made by the three companies have violated four patents, including one that was issued for research done in the mid-1990s by Edwin Suominen when he was an undergraduate student at Washington. All four patents are now held by the foundation."That's what's unusual about it," John D. Reagh,...

How Apple might wangle Wi-Fi into its iTV

Michael Kanellos — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: You may have heard this already, but Macworld is next week and Apple Computer is expected to show off its iTV, a hub that will...

A ThinkPad Tablet Tries to Finds Its Place in the Sun

MARTY KATZ — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Tablet PCs have not gained much traction in the marketplace, but Lenovo's latest may rev up the genre.

Basics: Pulling It All Together

DAMON DARLIN — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A poor man's home entertainment network for less than $1,000.

DoCoMo to upgrade 3G network at low cost: paper

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Japan's NTT DoCoMo Inc. will upgrade its 3G network for less than one-tenth of what it cost to roll out the existing infrastructure, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday, sending shares in the telecommunications giant up more than 2 percent.

AT&T's big buy could mean new bundles

Stephen Lawson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AT&T's acquisition of BellSouth may reshape wired and wireless telecommunications in the U.S., letting the giant carrier create new product bundles and setting the nation's two dominant providers on a collision course.

CES: Spotlight on current trends, not tech breakthroughs

Elizabeth Montalbano — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year will focus more on technologies that support current trends rather than those that promise to break new ground for consumers.

Here Comes the Giant Consumer Electronics Show

Spotlight is expected to be on current trends — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Spotlight is expected to be on current trends, not technology breakthroughs, at CES 2007 in Las Vegas.

Garry Betty, 49; shaped EarthLink as a major firm

Alex Pham and James S. Granelli — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Garry Betty, the chief executive of EarthLink Inc. who oversaw the company's rise into one of the nation's largest online service providers and campaigned to bring widespread wireless Internet access to cities, died Tuesday in an Atlanta hospital of complications from cancer, the company announced. He was 49.

Let's get visible!

CRAYTON HARRISON / The Dallas Morning News — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, technology giants such as Texas Instruments Inc. are assembling massive exhibitions measuring thousands of square feet, with dozens of products on display.

SpectraLink Introduces New Handsets

01/03/2007 — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SpectraLink Corp., a provider of workplace wireless telephony, on Wednesday introduced its new NetLink 8000 Series wireless telephones.

Motorola to Optimize Wireless Networks in Portugal

Susan Rush — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

TMN is calling on Motorola to optimize its 2G and 3G networks in Portugal. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

NextWave Buys Go Networks

Susan Rush — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

On the heels of its spectrum buy, NextWave Wireless is making a purchase of another kind, snapping up mobile Wi-Fi network solutions developer Go Networks. NextWave will pay $13 million in cash up front for the company.

AT&T to Push Convergence, Wireless

Susan Rush — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Now that AT&T has received the FCC's blessing for its union with BellSouth, the combined company is ready to make a convergence push. Part of its efforts will involve transitioning the Cingular brand under the AT&T moniker.

Wireless Gaming Poised for Growth

Susan Rush — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

3D gaming, improved handset technology and wireless broadband are among the factors that will fuel an anticipated surge in mobile gaming through 2010, according to a new study coming out of IDC. Subscription-based services present revenue opportunities for a range of companies, including handset manufacturers, game developers and service providers.

Burger King and Maxim Mobile Speak Out!

Brad Berens — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Our editor in chief sits down with executives from both companies to find out how the deal between BK and Maxim came about.

Service providers changing stripes in 2007

Frank Dzubeck — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The service provider business segment is in the process of morphing into multiple parallel lines of business. YouTube.com, Google.com and MySpace.com consider themselves next generation or alternate service providers.

Forget the triple play--wireless ups the ante

This could be the year of the quadruple bundle — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

This could be the year of the quadruple bundle, as cable and phone companies integrate mobile wireless services into service packages.

Paper: DoCoMo to Upgrade 3G Network at Low Cost

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

JDSU Targets Wireless Operators with Planned Casabyte Acquisition

Bob Wallace — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Test and measurement kingpin JDSU Uniphase Corp. announced plans Thursday to acquire Casabyte Inc., which makes service quality monitoring systems for wireless operators, for an unspecified amount.

Google, Earthlink to Get Final Nod for San Fran Wi-Fi

There's Wi-Fi gold — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Google and Earthlink are on the verge of making their planned partnership to bring a wireless internet network to San Francisco a reality.Both Google and Earthlink have agreed on contract terms for...

Former Apple sales boss: Mac Phone yes, Mac Tablet no

Tom Krazit — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Have you heard? Next week, Apple definitely maybe could announce or ship or talk about a phone!The endless parade of Apple phone...

How Secure Is Your Wi-Fi Connection?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Software that sniffs the airwaves and displays whatever data it finds being transmitted in a public hot spot is free and widely available.

Mogopop Lets iPod Owners Share Content Over The Web

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Los Angeles-based company unveiled its namesake service on Wednesday in beta. The service, which is available at no charge, provides online tools for creating content and making it available for download. To access content, people need to register with the site and download its desktop software for downloading and organizing media assets. The software is also used to synch and download content to the iPod. The application is available for the Mac and the PC.

The time is now for fixed/mobile convergence

And with a good PBX system — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Columnist Craig J. Mathias foresees great strides in fixed/mobile covergence in 2007, and playing a big part in that advancement could be the tried-and-true PBX.

Why your next wireless gadget will be a car

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A product from AutoNet Mobile turns your car into a Wi-Fi network.

SpectraLink upgrades Wi-Fi phones

It's touting better battery life — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SpectraLink yesterday launched two new Wi-Fi phones that offer double the battery life of earlier versions as well as support for 802.11a/b/g.

Analysts: Expect iTV, Leopard News at MacWorld

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

News Analysis: Industry watchers say the annual event may bring news of an improved, full-screen iPod and an Apple cell phone compatible with iTunes.

Now Your Car Can Have Wi-Fi, Too

David Garrett — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's in airports. It's in coffee shops. It's in your home and every FedEx Kinko's store in the nation. And if a San Francisco-based start-up named Autonet has its way, it will be in your car, too.It's Wi-Fi -- high-speed access to e-mail and the Internet without the annoyance of plugs and a rat's nest of wires. Autonet plans to debut Autonet Mobile at next week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in a device that will bring Wi-Fi to your Honda or Saturn.Of course, Autonet hopes that what happens in Las Vegas won't stay in Las Vegas. The firm expects its product to appeal to enterprise customers and road rogues who feel ten minutes is too long to be without e-mail or access to the corporate network.Autonet's device, which draws power from a car's cigarette lighter, piggybacks on the EVDO mobile broadband systems of Sprint and Verizon, then converts the data streams into a standard Wi-Fi transmission so users don't need special equipment in their laptop computers -- just the standard Wi-Fi adapters that most of today's notebooks have by default.Speed Problem?EVDO is one of three mobile broadband systems in the U.S. today, and according to some experts, it's the fastest. Sprint and Verizon have spent heavily to install EVDO networks across the nation; their rival, Cingular, has invested in HSDPA, which rivals EVDO for speed, while T-Mobile still has an older, slower system called EDGE.But not all Autonet users will get EVDO speeds, which range between 400 and 700 Kbps. "The areas in between the major cities I'm not so convinced about," said Eddie Hold, an analyst with research firm Current Analysis. "I don't think most rural areas have EVDO coverage."Where fast coverage is not an option, Autonet will switch to slower networks that still provide data transmission...

Top 10 Tech Towns

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Using algorithms snuck out of Google and NASA, we do the math to locate the nation's geek meccas. From Wired magazine.

How many Wi-Fi security sensors should you install?

Joanie Wexler — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

If you are planning to deploy a Wi-Fi intrusion detection/prevention system, how do you know where to place your sensors and how many of them to install?

MetroPCS kicks off '07 with billion-dollar-plus IPO filing

Steve Gelsi — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

MetroPCS Communications Inc. on Thursday filed to raise up to $1.125 billion in an initial public offering, helping the IPO market kick off the year with a major deal from the telecom sector.

EarthLink, San Francisco finalize Wi-Fi contract

Elinor Mills — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: The city of San Francisco and EarthLink have finalized a contract that will enable EarthLink to build a citywide wireless network...

Wireless power gets recharged

At CES — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

At CES 2007, more companies will aim to persuade consumers to recharge gadgets without wires.

Cingular to demo video-sharing service

Marguerite Reardon — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Cingular Wireless said Friday that it plans to demonstrate a new video-sharing service next week at the Consumer Electronics Show...

San Francisco to Go Wireless

MIGUEL HELFT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

EarthLink and the city of San Francisco said they had reached an agreement to create a citywide wireless broadband network.

Electronics Show to spotlight media on the go

Franklin Paul — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The battle for control of living room entertainment is spilling onto the streets as consumers increasingly demand that their music, television shows and photographs be portable.

San Francisco, EarthLink have tentative Wi-Fi deal

Eric Auchard — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The City of San Francisco and EarthLink said on Friday they had reached a tentative deal to offer free wireless Internet access, promising to make it the first major U.S. city to deliver municipal Wi-Fi services citywide.

Google, EarthLink Reach Free Wi-Fi Deal With San Francisco

the city Board of Supervisors — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Google and EarthLink on Friday reached an agreement on the terms of the contract for the two companies to build a free, citywide wireless network in San Francisco.

Carmakers May Finally Get Telematics Right With Microsoft-Ford Pact

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

(From the January 8, 2007 issue)

High-Definition Toys and Wireless Wonders Expected at CES 2007

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

PC World's editors fan out to find the latest in gadgets, Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, 1080p HDTV, and much more.

AT&T-BellSouth Merger May Be Good for Business

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

News Analysis: Analysts weigh the strategy and potential effects of the high-profile merger.

Cingular to Show Off Video-Phone Demo

Monica Alleven — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Attendees at next week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas will get a chance to see Cingular Wireless' "live" video-sharing call in action.

Sprint, Nokia Sign WiMAX Pact

Susan Rush — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sprint Nextel has enlisted Nokia as its latest WiMAX vendor. As part of the agreement, Sprint and Nokia will work to jointly develop mobility services and applications.

Sprint taps Nokia as third WiMAX vendor

Kevin Fitchard — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sprint today named Nokia as the third infrastructure vendor for its new '4G' mobile broadband network rollout, selecting the WiMAX latecomer from a crowded vendor field all vying for a piece of Sprint's lucrative multibillion-dollar deployment, the plum contract of the WiMAX sector. In addition, Sprint named Nokia as a handset and device supplier for the network, similar to the agreement it struck with Motorola and Samsung, the first two vendors Sprint named in August .

Cingular Raises Text-Messaging Fees

Bruce Meyerson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cingular Wireless is raising the text messaging rate for customers without a monthly texting plan to 15 cents per message sent or received, an increase of 5 cents.The increase comes two months after an identical move by Sprint Nextel Corp., which also raised the rate for pay-as-you-go texting from 10 cents to 15 cents per message.Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile USA each charge 10 cents per message sent or received without a texting plan.The change in Cingular's pricing takes effect on Jan. 21. Cingular, a unit of AT&T Inc., has said that more than half of its customers who send or receive a message at least once a month do so on a pay-per-use basis. The company doesn't disclose how many of its nearly 60 million subscribers use text messaging every month.Both Cingular and Sprint have left the prices for their subscription texting plans unchanged, a sign that both companies may be hoping more customers will opt for the additional monthly fee.At Cingular, for example, customers can still pay $5 for a monthly allowance of 200 messages or $20 for 3,000. Sprint charges $5 for 300 messages, $10 for 1,000 and $15 for unlimited usage.Text messages are similar to e-mail except that they're sent to and from cell phone numbers rather than e-mail addresses. Most users type out messages by multi-tapping on a phone's number pad to choose letters, though many mobile devices such as the BlackBerry and Treo feature a full-blown mini-keyboard.Verizon Wireless is owned jointly by Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group PLC. T-Mobile is a subsidiary of Germany's Deutsche Telekom AG.

PCs Get Set to Scream in 2007

Bruce Gain — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Quad-core power and flash-memory assists will make computers faster and cooler than ever before. Here's what to expect from next-gen PCs. By Bruce Gain.

Apple Phone's Recipe for Success

Leander Kahney and Pete Mortensen — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

If Apple releases a phone, it's not going to succeed based on its design, user interface or feature set. It will win because Apple will create a data-syncing program that makes iTunes look like MacPaint. In Cult of Mac.

CES, Macworld Duel for Dollars

Rob Beschizza — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The heat's on at the upcoming International CES and Macworld Conference & Expo, and big money's at stake as manufacturers hawk their wares. Here's a roundup of some of the snazziest gadgets on display.

Nokia to Supply Sprint WiMax Project

Technology Video — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nokia Corp. said Friday it will supply network equipment and develop mobile devices for a next-generation wireless network planned in the United States by Sprint Nextel Corp., which hopes to provide speedier Internet access using a technology called WiMax.

Nokia to mobilize Sprint

Jim Duffy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sprint Nextel this week said it selected Nokia to supply infrastructure and consumer electronic devices for its 4G WiMAX mobility network.

Wireless power gets recharged

Erica Ogg — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Everything else is going wireless--phones, Internet, television, e-mail and music sharing. Now add power to the list.

CES: Like Woodstock for marketing execs

Michael Kanellos — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Dell Inc.

Setting up a storage network in your home

With shared file space on a NAS device — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

My interest in network storage represents the happy convergence of dropping prices and cumulative aggravation over my current home office setup. Network attached storage has been around for years in data centers, but the prices have dropped to the point where a $200 consumer-grade unit could easily meet my needs.

San Francisco, EarthLink Have Tentative Wi-Fi deal

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The City of San Francisco and EarthLink said Friday they had reached a tentative deal to offer free wireless Internet access, promising to make it the first major U.S. city to deliver municipal Wi-Fi services citywide.

A wireless boost for video at home

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Your PC may soon be beaming video around the house. A hot topic at CES is likely to be which tech works best.

Hands on: Setting up a storage network in your home

If your computers are networked — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

U.S. carmakers ready to race into Wi-Fi age

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's been three years since Charles Brian Quinn tricked out his Jeep Cherokee with a built-in computer, GPS unit, touch-screen display and wireless keyboard.

The Thundering Herd: Behind the Scenes at CES

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

PM contributing editor and Instapundit blogger Glenn Reynolds offers first impressions from his first Consumer Electronics show in his first post for his Popular Mechanics CES blog.

Verizon offers live TV on cell phones

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Verizon and Verizon Wireless announce plans for new TV services including a live mobile TV service and an upgrade to the Fios TV service.

A Personal Computer to Carry in a Pocket

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The newest cellphone screens are evolving to adopt more and more characteristics of a personal computer.

Verizon Wireless plans cell phone TV this quarter

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Verizon Wireless, the No. 2 U.S. cell phone service, said on Sunday it would bring live television to its handsets this quarter using a network run by Qualcomm Inc. , as it seeks new revenue beyond phone calls.

Nokia unveils new, thinner multimedia phones

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LAS VEGAS/HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia, the world's biggest mobile phone maker, unveiled three new multimedia N-series handsets at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show, including a thin flip handset in the N7x range of phones which sell in large volumes.

SpectraLink Offers Full Wi-Fi Support in New Line of Phones

Matt Hamblen — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

SpectraLink announced its first voice-over-wireless phones in more than three years, saying that the new models support all three Wi-Fi standards and have an eight-hour battery life.

CES: Cingular Gets a 3G Treo

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Palm's new Windows Mobile-based Treo 750 supports Cingular's 3G UMTS network.

Netgear Box Plays YouTube, Other Content, on TVs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Netgear beats Apple to the punch with a streaming set-top-box that plays digital content and has wireless capabilities.

Windows Mobile-Based Treo 750 Travels Far and Wide

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Review: Palm's GSM smart phone is particularly well-suited for mobile workers who travel internationally.

Industry group aims to make WiFi more secure

Associated Press — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK -- The industry group that promotes WiFi technology standards is launching a simplified method for configuring the security settings between wireless routers, laptops, and other devices, addressing a longstanding complaint that keeps many users from protecting their home networks.

Gadgets tap into consumers' need to be on the go, desire for high-def

Edward C. Baig and Jefferson Graham — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Thousands of gear heads descended here over the weekend to kick off the 40th annual Consumer Electronics Show, which officially ...

CES - Wi-Fi body to simplify security setup

Stephen Lawson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The group that certifies Wi-Fi products aims to make more wireless LANs secure by taking some of the work out of locking them down.

United States electronics show gets under way

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

People are snapping up new technology, altering the fabric of society from the heart of the home to the driver's seat, the organizer of the world's largest consumer electronics show said.

Vodafone launches broadband deal

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Vodafone At Home is available for installation from mid-January 2007 Vodafone has become the latest phone group to enter the UK broadband market. Its £25 per month Vodafone At Home deal offers up to 8Mb unlimited broadband and inclusive landline calls to those on a monthly Vodafone contract. A number of other mobile firms like Orange now offer bundled packages of broadband services to their customers. Carphone Warehouse and BSkyB also recently entered the UK broadband market, which now accounts for more than 69% of all internet connections. Stiff competition Analysts Point Topic predict that there could be as many as 2.5 million new broadband customers up for grabs in the first six months of 2007. But surviving in this competitive marketplace is a challenge, and the intense level of competition prompted the UK's second-largest telecoms group, Cable & Wireless, to leave the retail broadband market recently. Unlike many rivals, Vodafone will rent internet access from BT rather than build its own broadband network. The explosion of broadband deals has led to some customers complaining that they have not received a good deal. In December 2006, telecoms regulator Ofcom vowed to crack down on mis-selling by phone and broadband providers. Ofcom said it was prepared to use large sums to fine firms which broke industry rules, to ensure public confidence in the sector was maintained. Rules making it easier for people to change supplier come into force in February and firms flouting these rules, and other regulations will potentially face a maximum penalty of up to 10% of their turnover.

RealNetworks strikes a chorus of deals

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Aiming to better compete against Apple and Microsoft, the company lines up Nokia, TiVo, Logitech, others to support its Rhapsody technology.

Big LCD TVs take center stage at Electronics Show

Franklin Paul and Philipp Gollner — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Televisions grabbed the spotlight at the Consumer Electronics Show on Sunday with companies showcasing everything from super-sized models for the red-hot LCD market to technology enabling TVs to play video straight from the Internet.

CES : Gates expands Microsoft's digital home plan

Says Xbox will serve as set-top box for IPTV — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Bill Gates kicked off the Consumer Electronics Show yesterday by unveiling products Microsoft hopes will encourage more widespread adoption of the digital home.

Wi-Fi body aims to smooth security setup

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The Wi-Fi Alliance, the group certifying Wi-Fi products, hopes to help consumers make their wireless LANs more secure by taking some of the trouble out of the process of locking them down.

San Francisco, EarthLink Have Tentative Wi-Fi deal

Category — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Telcos Should Watch Apple's iTV

Mark Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Computer Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL - message board) is reportedly ready to unveil a new wireless media streaming device, code-named iTV, but some in the IP video business say the new gadget might not be a huge hit with consumers.

Nokia Launches Phone With Internet Calls

JARI TANNER — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Nokia Corp. said Monday it is cooperating with a leading provider of Internet-based phone services to enable cell phone users to make wireless calls without using precious minutes.

Sidestepping the Net neutrality boondoggle

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Policy analyst Randolph J. May warns that political miscalculations may tempt states to mandate the regulation of Internet services.

Vonage to resell EarthLink wireless Net service

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Internet phone company will buy wireless access from EarthLink on a wholesale basis and resell it to customers with its voice services.

Motorola's mission? Make everything mobile

Erica Ogg — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Per second, there are four babies born worldwide--and a whopping 25 mobile phones sold, according to Motorola CEO Ed Zander. And that's just the beginning for mobile communication, he said.

Yahoo Introduces Mobile Service Software

MIGUEL HELFT — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Yahoo's Go for Mobile 2.0 will let users find information like news, stock quotes and sports scores more quickly on their cellphones.

Skype offers phones for Web and conventional calls

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Skype, which has popularized Web telephone calling, on Monday marked progress in extending its low-cost calling services beyond computers to new types of phones, the company said on Monday.

Sprint profit under pressure, will cut 5,000 jobs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sprint Nextel Corp. on Monday forecast flat to slightly higher revenues in 2007 and said it will slash 5,000 jobs to cut costs as profit is under pressure from lower margins, sending shares down 8 percent.

FACTBOX: Acronyms and other geek speak at CES

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

(Reuters) - Here is a list of tech jargon often used at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Yahoo unveils Yahoo Go for phones, Motorola partnership

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Yahoo on Monday introduced a new service called Yahoo Go designed to simplify browsing the web on cell phones.

Skype offers phones for Web and conventional calls

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Skype, which has popularized Web telephone calling, on Monday marked progress in extending its low-cost calling services beyond computers to new types of phones, the company said on Monday.

Sprint gives tepid 2007 outlook, shares drop

Ritsuko Ando — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sprint Nextel Corp. said on Monday revenue will be flat or slightly higher in 2007 and profit will remain under pressure due to lower margins, sending its shares down 8 percent.

Thomson taps startup for Bluetooth alternative

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Move over, Bluetooth. Thomson tapped proprietary technology from startup Kleer Corp. (Cupertino, Calif.) in an exclusive deal to drive the wireless headsets for its latest MP3 player. Kleer is said to be one of a handful of companies aiming to outgun Bluetooth in performance, power or cost.

Draft-n router delivers wireless

David Carey — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

To view an on-demand seminar on the Netgear WNR854T access point, click here.

Wi-Fi security gets a little easier

Mike Clendenin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

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Sling TV to Palms, HP Laptops, Vista PCs

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sling Media brings TV place-shifting to Palm devices, HP laptops, and all PCs running Windows Vista.

Gates: Link the World

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Consumer Electronics Show keynote spotlights multimedia at home, TV via Xbox, and mobile access anywhere.

Ending the Tyranny of the VGA Cable

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Quartics' technology would allow monitors to connect to PCs via wired or wireless USB.

BT Mobilizes Fusion Again

01/08/2007 — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

British Telecom (BT) on Monday unveiled the latest version of its BT Fusion Wi-Fi handsets that works from customers' homes and from BT's Openzone hotspots in England and Ireland.

Net video comes to TV

Carolyn Y. Johnson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A slew of new devices to be released this year will pipe the Internet directly to the family television, transforming software and gadget companies into potential cable challengers.

CES: Verizon launches Vcast TV, FiOS 2.0

Carol Wilson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

In a major press event at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and in a Webcast, Verizon today announced the first live TV broadcast service for mobile phones as well as the next generation of its FiOS TV service - promising to leave cable "in the dust" with its new video prowess.

CES: TV, Internet becoming one

Carol Wilson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Based on the frenzy of activity at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, it won't be long before it's hard to separate TV content from Internet content.

BT goes Wi-Fi on Fusion offering

Tim McElligott — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

BT announced today a new version of its Fusion fixed/mobile convergence product that incorporates Wi-Fi and new handsets from Nokia, Motorola and Samsung.

SanDisk Launches 3 Media Players

Technology Video — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Flash memory maker SanDisk Corp. announced three new digital media devices Monday, including a video player with a four-inch widescreen display.

Sprint Nextel Announces Plan to Lay Off 5,000 Workers

Charles Babington and Kim Hart — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Sprint Nextel, still losing cellphone customers despite changes in management and operations, plans to lay off about 5,000 employees in the coming months, executives announced yesterday.

CES - Wi-Fi body to simplify security setup

Stephen Lawson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The group that certifies Wi-Fi products aims to make more wireless LANs secure by taking some of the work out of locking them down.

CES may make wireless LANs hot again

John Cox — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

LAS VEGAS -- Wi-Fi LANs are now such a routine part of computing life for so many users that it's hard to imagine getting excited about them again.

Dangers of unprotected Wi-Fi prompt new security laws

Ellen Messmer — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Mounting worries about the dangers of too-easy access to wireless LANs have prompted government officials in New York and California to put new laws on the books aimed at preventing network "piggybacking" and exposure of sensitive data in both businesses and homes.

Sprint Nextel continues network build despite financial woes

Revenues remain flat and job cuts are planned — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Revenues remain flat and job cuts are planned, but that won't stop company from building planned fourth-generation WiMax network.

Vista views: Windows Home Server

CNET News.com Staff — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Gates officially unveils the domestic digital hub, leading us to ask readers: Do homes really need a server?

iTV becomes Apple TV

At Macworld in San Francisco — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video: iTV becomes Apple TV. At Macworld 2007 in San Francisco, Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs demosApple TV. The Wi-Fi-enabled device will have 720p high-definition videoand a 40GB hard drive to store up to 50 hours of video. It will costconsumers $299.

Live Macworld coverage

Tom Krazit — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: SAN FRANCISCO--Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs is expected to announce a set of new products, including iTV and an Apple-designed...

Apple Introduces Innovative Cellphone

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The iPhone will cost $499 or $599 and will be available with a single carrier, Cingular Wireless, at midyear.

New Mobile Phone Signals Apple's Ambition

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Steven P. Jobs said the phone would lead to a synthesis of communications, video, music and computing.

Apple introduces iPhone

Duncan Martell — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Computer Inc. unveiled an eagerly-anticipated iPod mobile phone with a touch-screen on Tuesday, priced at $599 for 8 gigabytes of memory, pushing the company's shares up as much as 8.5 percent.

Apple introduces svelte multimedia iPhone

Duncan Martell — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple on Tuesday debuted its much-anticipated take on the smart phone, a sleek device with a large screen that combines a phone, an iPod and instant messaging, sending its shares to a record high.

Wi-Fi security gets a little easier

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

TAIPEI, Taiwan — For all the frustrated wireless LAN users out there, the Wi-Fi Alliance is finally making securing networks a little bit easier. A handful of chips will roll out this quarter supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup, a method that relies on a personal identification number (PIN) or a button to set up network security.

Wi-Fi security gets a little easier

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Should you go to an all-wireless network?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Is it time to make the leap to total Wi-Fi? There are a lot more factors to consider than you think. Networking pro Greg Schaffer explains exactly how to perform a network design analysis on a case-by-case basis.

Jobs unveils Apple iPhone, touts home video device

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs today unveiled a combination iPod/iPhone/communications device at MacWorld San Francisco.

Update: Jobs touts iPhone, 'AppleTV'

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

"Today, Apple is going to reinvent the phone," said Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs as he unveiled a sleek iPod/iPhone/communications device called the iPhone at Macworld San Francisco.

CES: $100 laptop group shows off yo-yo-like recharger

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

A battery charger that resembles a yo-yo will help power laptops that come from the One Laptop Per Child group.

Sprint Wobbles Again

Richard Martin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Continuing the slide in progress since its merger with Nextel in summer 2005, Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE: S - message board) forecast late on Monday that its earnings would be hurt in 2007 as it spends to improve its network and ramp up marketing efforts.

Apple unveils long-awaited iPhone, set-top TV system

Hiawatha Bray — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Steve Jobs made it official yesterday: His company is no longer Apple Computer Inc. but simply Apple Inc.

Five Worst Things About IPhone

12:32 PM — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Relax, Apple fanboys, we love what we've seen so far. But come on, nothing's perfect. Here's our list of where Jobs and Co. went wrong. In Gadget Lab.

Slick IPhone Could Kill IPod

Leander Kahney and Pete Mortensen — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Who needs a simple music player when there's a wonder gadget waiting in the wings? Plus: The iPhone is Newton's revenge. In Cult of Mac.

Apple Announces 'IPhone'

14:50 PM — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cupertino's long-awaited entry into the smartphone market offers a wide touch screen, connections with iTunes music and video stores, and a motion sensor that automatically flips screen orientation based on how the device is held. In Gadget Lab.

Japan's DoCoMo Plans Data Speed Upgrade

HANS GREIMEL — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Japan's largest mobile phone carrier will upgrade its wireless network to make its data transmission hundreds of times faster, enabling subscribers to watch high-quality video just as they can over fiber-optic cables.

Apple Renames Itself, Unveils IPhone

RACHEL KONRAD — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

First there was iPod, now there's iPhone.

Apple Renames Itself, Unveils IPhone

RACHEL KONRAD — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs on Tuesday made the company's long-awaited jump into the mobile phone business and renamed the company to just "Apple Inc.," reflecting its increasing focus on consumer electronics.

Apple, Cisco tussle over iPhone name

Troy Wolverton — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco's Linksys division last month launched a family of ''iPhone'' devices. The Linksys phones include WiFi antennas, allowing users to make VOIP calls using their home wireless networks and services such as Skype or Yahoo Messenger.

Jobs introduces long-awaited iPhone

Constance Loizos — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the long-rumored Apple phone today, what he called a revolutionary product that combines a widescreen iPod with touch controls, a mobile phone and an Internet communications device.

Telecom show wars continue

Jim Duffy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The telecom industry convenes this week at the second of two major trade shows spawned from the dissolution of the Supercomm conference. Exhibitors such as Cisco and Juniper plan to showcase offerings designed to support new carrier services from metro Wi-Fi to IP TV.

802.11a phones hit the street

Joanie Wexler — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

At long last, there is an 802.11a-capable Wi-Fi phone on the market. An enterprise-class one. And with Wi-Fi Protected Access and WPA2 security, no less.

Pluses and minuses for the iPhone

Margaret Kane — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Blog: Ah, the morning after. After spending months dreaming about the long-rumored device, Apple fans finally got a glimpse of their...

Shattering illusions about the mobile Web browser

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

AppForge CEO Gary Warren says it's time to draw the curtain on the mobile Web browser era--and none too soon.

High-End Wireless Vulnerable To Apple iPhone

Michele Gershberg — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

NEW YORK - Apple Computer Inc.'s new superslim iPhone with a buttonless touch-screen will pose a challenge to high-end cell phones, but its initial pricing will give rivals some breathing room, analysts said.

CES: U.S. Commerce secretary slaps China for 3G stance

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez criticized China for delaying 3G wireless networks, saying the nation is thwarting global technology innovation by not embracing standards.

TI sees under-$20 mobiles by year end

Dan Nystedt — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Texas Instruments (TI), is developing a broad range of chips for low-cost handsets aimed at developing countries, and sees prices ranging from under-$20 for basic phones to $35 for GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) mobiles complete with a camera and music player on board by the end of this year.

CES from a Mac perspective

Dan Moren — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Editor's Note: While the Mac universe converged upon San Francisco for Macworld Expo, the rest of the technology world turned its attention to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We dispatched MacUser blogger Dan Moren to Sin City to see what all the fuss was about.

Rhapsody Service Goes Wi-Fi

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

RealNetworks embeds software for its online music service into digital music players and other wireless devices.

A heavy load for the iPhone to bear

It's sleek and it's sexy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It's sleek and it's sexy, but still must contend with issues from price to typing speed and wireless realities.

Apple's iPhone a threat to mobile operators?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The iPhone could prove to be tough competition for Verizon Wireless' and Sprint Nextel's mobile music and video services.

Cisco, Claiming Ownership of 'iPhone,' Sues Apple

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco Systems filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Apple, claiming rights to the iPhone brand.

The Computer With a TV, and a Family's Virtual Bulletin Board

MARTY KATZ — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The notion of a computer at the heart of every home gets a little bump with the multitasking Hewlett-Packard's $1,800 TouchSmart PC.

State of the Art: Apple Waves Its Wand, Again

DAVID POGUE — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Steve Jobs has granted the wishes of millions of Apple followers and rumor mongers by turning the ordinary cellphone into the iPhone.

Nokia says iPhone "quite interesting": report

speak volumes with Hall snub of McGwire — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Apple's iPhone is an interesting product, but its sales goal is not very high, Anssi Vanjoki, the head of the multimedia unit at Nokia was quoted as saying on Thursday.

Skype says time is not ripe for cellphone version

Lucas van Grinsven — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

EBay Inc's Skype believes the cell phone world is not ready for a version of its Internet telephone service that can be downloaded on any mobile phone, because of high carrier charges, the company's hardware and software business development chief said on Wednesday.

New Players Go Beyond Tunes

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

IRiver's W10 adds Wi-fi positioning; Clix2 hits 8GB capacity for video and music.

In Japan, barely a ripple

Bruce Wallace — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple's much-anticipated iPhone is 'business as usual' in a country where mobile features already are so advanced.

Snowe, Dorgan Push Net Neutrality Bill

Kelly M. Teal — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Net neutrality got another push from Democratic senators this week as Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, and Byron Dorgon, D-N.D., reintroduced a measure that did not make it past the committee level last summer in a Republican-dominated Congress.

CES: Sprint Streams WiMax

Dan Jones — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) -- Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE: S - message board) is continuing to push ahead with its ambitious mobile WiMax plans despite recent financial wobbles. The operator has been running live demos of the technology here at CES and now plans to initially launch in four cities -- rather than two -- in 2007. The cities are Baltimore, Chicago, Washington, and an as yet undecided major metropolitan market.

iPhone update: The decisions are all Apple's

Kevin Fitchard — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Though Cingular and Apple are billing their new exclusive partnership to sell the iPhone as a relationship of equals, the iPhone is clearly Apple's baby. Cingular had clear input on some of the iPhone's technical specifications in features, Cingular president of national distribution Glenn Lurie said at press conference at CES, but the phone is first and foremost an iPod built to Apple's exacting standards.

Zhone GPON, pseudowire gear coming

Ed Gubbins — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Zhone Technologies is planning to introduce new products in the next few months related to gigabit passive optical networking (GPON) and pseudowires, chief executive officer Mory Ejabat said at an investor conference this week.

Wired Readers Vote 'No' On IPhone

39:11 PM — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Our Gadget Lab poll results are in and we're making a call. Haven't voted yet? Click here. In Gadget Lab.

Gallery: Macworld IPod Gadgets

Michael Calore — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Want to attend Macworld but can't? Live vicariously through our photos from the expo floor.

Apple Extends Gains After IPhone Intro

RACHEL KONRAD — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

First there was iPod, now there's iPhone.

Cisco to Apple: 'iPhone' belongs to us

Ryan Blitstein — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Cisco sued Apple today for allegedly deliberately infringing on the networking giant's ''iPhone'' trademark.

Verizon to bolster wireless integration, ready new managed services

Denise Pappalardo — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Customers can expect to see Verizon Business work more closely with Verizon Wireless this year, according to the carrier, which recently shared its plans for upgrading its services lineup with Network World .

Bradner: Apple iPhone: Almost all of what I wanted

Scott Bradner — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple (it's no longer "Apple Computer") has joined the mobile telephone fray in a big way with CEO Steve Jobs' announcement and demonstration of the iPhone at last week's Macworld trade show.

Wi-Fi security crackdown

Jeff Caruso — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Wireless LANs have jumped back into the headlines with this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Windy City Wi-Fi

Jim Duffy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Chicago is the next big city looking to deploy a metro-wide Wi-Fi network. As colleague Denise Pappalardo and the Chicago Tribune report , the city issued a request for proposals last week to construct a citywide Wi-Fi network so its citizens can easily and cost-effectively access the Internet. The wireless network will be built using on top of city-owned infrastructure where access points can be deployed. The network will require about 7,500 antennas and cost $18.5 million.

Tuned out from Apple TV

Frank Barnako — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Listening to Steve Jobs Tuesday, I really, really, really wanted Apple TV.

Digitial bunny performs hi-tech tricks

At CES in Las Vegas — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video: Digitial bunny performs hi-tech tricks. At CES 2007 in Las Vegas, ZDNet Executive Editor David Berlind demos a Wi-Fi radio that is designed in the shape of a rabbit. The bunny lets users communicate through any hotspot on the Internet.

Mainstream broadcaster embraces viewers' videos

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Video: Mainstream broadcaster embraces viewers' videos. From CES 2007: CBS President and CEO Leslie Moonves discusses the steps his company has taken to merge old broadcast media with new user-generated content, and he brings Chad Hurley of YouTube and Philip Rosedale of Second Life on stage to demonstrate how their companies can work in this fashion.

News Analysis: Phone Shows Apple's Impact on Consumer Products

JOHN MARKOFF — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

It is not that Steve Jobs invents new technologies. He refines existing ones.

The Ultimate iPhone Frequently Asked Questions

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple's new device has prompted both negative and positive reactions from readers, along with a torrent of questions.

WiMAX, metro Wi-Fi beat cellular for power efficiency

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

WiMAX and metro Wi-Fi are both more energy cost effective than cellular, according to a report by ABI Research (London, U.K.). The observation comes into stark relief against the backdrop of rapidly-increasing energy consumption as carriers move to high-data-rate mobile broadband access.

Is a closed iPhone doomed to fail?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The blogosphere devoured news of the iPhone and now comes the inevitable indigestion. Among the various gripes about price, carrier exclusivity, a non-removable battery, lack of 3G support, and the inability to download or sync wirelessly, to name a few, it is the iPhone's closed system that may be the device's most controversial feature or flaw, depending on your perspective.

Slow Data Speeds May Hurt iPhone's Prospects

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

The first customers of Apple's iPhone won't be traveling in the fast broadband lane much of the time. Transmissions speeds over Cingular Wireless's EDGE data network often drop down to dial-up speeds.

Skype says time is not ripe for cell-phone version

Carrier charges are still too high — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

EBay Inc.'s Skype believes the cell phone world isn't ready for a version of its Internet telephone service that can be downloaded on any mobile phone because of high carrier charges, a Skype executive said.

CES: FCC chair waffles on Net neutrality

Something to annoy everyone in Kevin Martin's talk — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

FCC chair Kevin Martin addressed Net neutrality at this week's CES, but refrained from committing to an actual opinion, saying that the hotly debated issue "means different things to different people." Other issues on which Martin equivocated included mobile-service termination fees and a la carte cable pricing.

iPhone faces uncertain market

Stephen Lawson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Apple Inc.'s iPhone could be a hit in the high-end phone market and work wonders for partner Cingular's image, but the device that stunned Macworld Expo attendees is likely to have a narrow market.

Unique gadgets dispensed at CES

Agam Shah — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Home entertainment devices grabbed the spotlight at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year, but don't forget the cool gadgets that screamed for attention.

FCC Chairman talks around net neutrality

Elizabeth Montalbano — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin Wednesday waffled on the hotly debated issue of net neutrality, saying it "means different things to different people" during his talk at CES in Las Vegas.

Home Networking Technologies Vie for Position

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

UWB, Wi-Fi, and power-line advocates debate the benefits of their technologies for moving high-def content around the home.

Alvarion, Accton Form New Company

Forward to a Friend — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00

Alvarion Ltd. and Accton Technology Corp. have formed a new company - Accton Wireless Broadband (AWB).