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* Garber Rant: The future of World Communications *
The connections -- and common ground -- out here in Cascadia (Western BC, Coastal Washington and Oregon) have everything to do with transportation and communication.
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Apple announces long-awaited iPhone *
Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs on Tuesday made the company's long-awaited jump into the mobile phone business and renamed the company to simply "Apple Inc.," reflecting its increasing focus on consumer electronics.
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Best Downtown Vancouver Cafés with free WiFi *
According to Roland Tanglao at vaneats.com, here are the best downtown Vancouver Cafés that feature free WiFi. . .
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Chic Geek: High-tech hi-fi *
So you've embraced the digital age and converted your music collection to MP3 or WMA files, and now there are enough tunes on your computer's hard drive to support a small radio station...
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Computer clusters proving up to the task of mega-machines *
They cost less than ones using proprietary systems and are more flexible, users find.
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Creative Wireless Music ****
If you're looking for a way to stream audio alone from your PC to your stereo system and you don't want to have to turn on your TV all the time to see a menu, the Creative Wireless System is a great music player.
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Dell aiming for regional dominance *
World's No. 1 computer firm taking direct-to-customer strategy abroad.
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Edge Tech Corp *
Upgrade or tech toys -- Edge has the proven EDGE.
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evalu8.org's Internet Cafés Guide *
If you know of a site (or operate one) that helps consumers and travellers find internet cafés, please write to us at links@evalu8.org, and give us the details.
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Evalu8.org's Wireless-as-you-Travel sources *
Some are pay hotspots; some are free. Wireless Finders worldwide.
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firstSTREET Online *
firstSTREET features over 300 products that represent some of the ways today's innovations can make people's lives a little easier -- or at least a little more fun.
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Gadgets that made the grade *
Ian Johnson's top picks of the best gadgets of 2003.
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Google Phone concept gets Good Reception *
Rather than unveil a Google phone as many expected, Google unwrapped a wide-reaching software initiative that aims to make cell phones much more powerful and easy to use -- and maybe open up better options for consumers.
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IBM recalls notebook adapters *
IBM Corp. is recalling some 553,000 notebook computer adapters sold worldwide because they can overheat and pose fire and shock hazards, the company and the government said Thursday.
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JandR.com *****
Music, electronics and computer accessories galore. We have found some of the best deals online at J & R.
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Last-minute solutions: Get Dad what he really wants for Father's Day (Garber round-up) *
Father's Day is this Sunday, so, if you haven't got a gift or card yet, here are some bail-outs. . .
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Microsoft seen leading in desktop computing until at least 2006 *
Analysts predict that Linux will be a growing force in back-office computing this year, but will not seriously threaten Microsoft Corp.'s domination of the desktop until 2006.
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New tech toys wow 'em at Macworld, 2008 *
Apple Inc. chief executive Steve Jobs today unveiled a new laptop computer the company is hailing as the "world's thinnest notebook" as well as a new online movie rental service through the company's iTunes store
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Notebooks make a play as game machines *
PC makers are gearing up to market notebooks more aggressively to PC gaming enthusiasts.
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Notebooks to dial up built-in phones *
Toward the end of the year, more people will be talking to their notebooks.
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Portable Internet services come with some disclaimers *
Cutting the cord on your broadband Internet connection is closer than you think.
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Record-breaking 2006 International CES reflects strength of Consumer Technology Industry *
World's Largest Consumer Technology Tradeshow Attracts More Than 150,000 and Serves as Global Launchpad for 2,500 Exhibitors; plus, Larry Page is joined by Robin Williams for his keynote appearance.
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Service brings meaning to 'plug and play' *
Whenever Carmine Biasucci uses the laptop in his office to log on to the Internet, he is participating in a far-reaching experiment that may end up transforming two industries and bringing new meaning to the expression "plug and play."
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Starbucks, HP to Launch In-Store Music Service *
Starbucks Corp. on Friday said it will
launch a new service next week that will allow customers to
create and buy CDs with songs chosen from a digital music
library inside the coffee house.
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Tech at home: What's in store for 2004? *
Tech-related predictions are risky. Technological change moves faster than a greased cheetah on steroids, but the industry can also end up chasing its own tail when it comes to getting consumers to accept new ideas. Nonetheless, I'm going to stick my neck out and say that when the dust settles in 365 days, 2004 will be remembered as the year the computer invaded and conquered the family room.
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Tech Review: Smartdisk firelite portable hard drive (Garber review) *****
An essential piece of technological back-up. We reviewed the 80 GB USB 2.0 Firelite Portable External Hard Drive (model #USBFLB80).
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Tech startup touts FreeOsks that offer no-charge surfing *
Wifidel serves up free Web browsing.
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The Free-WiFi debate (1): Seattle *
The City of Seattle is providing free wireless Internet access in the Columbia City and the University District business districts.
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The Free-WiFi debate (2): Dunedin, Florida citywide Wi-Fi *
Dunedin, FL launches a free WiFi experiment.
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The Free-WiFi debate (3): Philadelphia *
Philadelphia goes free wireless.
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The Free-WiFi debate (4): Why the economics of citywide Wi-Fi are so compelling: ROI in 9 months *
A vendor of wireless mesh networking software, says that one of their customers achieved a 100 per cent return on its investment in a RoamAD citywide Wi-Fi network after just nine months of operation.
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The Free-WiFi debate (5): Bologna, Italy gets citywide Wi-Fi network with free Internet access *
Italian city goes free wireless.
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The Free-WiFi debate (6): Boston asks: If we're Tech City, where's our WiFi? *
Advocates blame delay of a key study, need for project czar.
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The Free-WiFi debate (7): WiFi in Most Cities in Five Years *
In five years, most major metros and suburbs will have ubiquitous WiFi based broadband coverage says Chuck Haas, the co-founder and chief executive officer of MetroFi.
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The Free-WiFi debate (8): New York: WiFi and the Cities *
A June 6, 2006 editorial in the New York Time surges the city to go free-wireless.
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The Free-WiFi debate (9): The most WiFi-friendly cities in America *
When it comes to high speed wireless connections, which big cities are the best?
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ThinkPad / ThinkCentre *
Thinkpad offers innovative PCs and best-in-class customer service, plus top-notch products, lowest total-cost of ownership, high productivity and the world-class support of IBM.
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Thousands of new product introductions underscore the strength of the consumer electronics industry *
A spectacular showcase of hot new products and trends in audio, home networking, mobile electronics, video and wireless packed the show floor as attendees from all over the globe gathered at the 2005 International CES to celebrate the tremendous growth of the digital revolution.
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Wi-Fi hot, security's not *
With a laptop perched in the passenger seat of his Toyota 4Runner and a special antenna on the roof, Mike Outmesguine ventured off to sniff out wireless networks between Los Angeles and San Francisco. He got a big whiff of insecurity.
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WiFi in Paris *
Many locations for free WiFi in Paris. . .
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Wireless Internet inspires signal theft *
Although we were delighted to find that our Paris hotel last year was a wireless hot-spot, we've long suspected that wireless was not the answer to our globe-trotting prayers. It seems that our worries were well-founded.
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Wireless set to battle cable, phone firms *
While cable and telephone companies battle in the trenches in a ground war for broadband subscribers, a new set of rivals is launching a stealth attack from the air.
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Wireless World Up for Grabs (1): Skype, Jaxtr, Jajah, Grand Central and more free telephony *
Our new world is full of clever and free phone services riding on the coattails of the Internet to deliver your voice via ethernet to friends and family.
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Wireless World Up for Grabs (2): Ooma box, iCall, PhoneGnome, Jajah, iPhone et alia *
New equipment lets you link into the internet for telephony.
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Wireless World Up for Grabs (3): Google Phone speculation *
Might we soon see a Google Phone...?
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Wireless World Up for Grabs (4): Jaxtr *** 1/2
Jaxtr never discloses the call recipient's phone number so you can install a widget without exposing your personal information to people you don't want to have it.
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Wireless World Up for Grabs (5): Pudding Media ***
Will people be as willing to let a company listen in on their phone conversations as they are about Gmail running Google AdSense ads in their e-mail accounts? (We have some concerns about privacy with this one.)
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SONY style *
Get Sony the way you want it. If it's Sony, it's at Sony Style.
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