Wednesday, June 22, 2005

CNN.com - Wireless�Web puts personal data at risk - Jun 21, 2005

"What comes to mind when you think of wireless Web surfing? It may not be security, or lack of it. There are nearly 30,000 public wireless 'hot spots' in the United States at places such as parks and cafes, but there's more to consider than just where to log on. The convenience comes with a caveat."

Sunday, June 19, 2005

Online Calendars Make Appt with Web

"But now, with more people connecting to the Web via high-speed broadband, wireless technology and mobile phones, online calendars are getting an update." Another Wireless Application....

Thursday, June 16, 2005

FT.com / Technology - Cities look to the sky for broadband revolution

"Hundreds of local communities, municipalities and city councils are deploying broadband radio networks based on the 802.11 or ‘Wi-Fi’ radio standard using ‘mesh’ technology to link together multiple Wi-Fi cell sites or ‘hot-spots’."

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

Cell phones pose crash risk, upcoming report finds - Jun. 15, 2005

"Cell phones and other wireless devices contributed to the most automobile crashes, near-crashes and other incidents, according to a published report of a government study due to be released later this month." "There are some sin of no-wire world......"

Sunday, June 12, 2005

CRM News: RFID : Nanotechnology Could Speed the Adoption of RFID Tags

"The key to RFID's broad adoption, from cases to single items, is dropping its cost from the current 30 cents to 50 cents per tag. 'Nanotechnology could really help accomplish the goal of five-cent RFIDs for ubiquitous use,' Steven Van Fleet, Micromem's senior RFID adviser, said."

Tuesday, June 07, 2005

United Gets Nod for Wi-Fi in the Sky - Yahoo! News

"Full deployment of the systems is contingent upon the purchase of 'air-to-ground' wireless spectrum in a forthcoming government auction, and the installation of Wi-Fi gear, but if everything goes according to plan, United passengers will be able to purchase the service by the end of the year, said Verizon Airphone president Bill Pallone."

E-Commerce News: Wireless: Wireless Industry Embraces E-Commerce Outsourcing

"Sprint (NYSE: FON) Latest News about Sprint Communications recently became the latest wireless communications company to turn over its e-commerce efforts to a third party, extending a trend that recognizes the benefits of having a Web sales specialist handle online sales and marketing."