Wireless power energizes CES There's something futuristic about wireless power that has grabbed people's attention at the Consumer Electronics Show this week, and 2009 could be a big year for the technology judging from what's on show here. Plus: The CES gadget gallery Cisco launches wireless multi-room audio system, digital media NAS The news of Cisco's home entertainment product push came out last month, but today we have learned some more details about the product names, pricing and availability. Also: Is Cisco's price-point too high for its wireless multiroom music system? After years of delays, China finally issues 3G licenses China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology finally granted 3G licenses to the country's mobile operators on Wednesday, bringing to a close years of waiting and delay. Clearwire woes hit big backers Financial charges taken by both Intel and Time Warner Cable on Wednesday put the spotlight on the tough prospects for Clearwire, the company that aims to build a national mobile broadband network using WiMax technology. Clearwire launches WiMAX service in Portland Clearwire launched WiMAX services in Portland, Ore., Monday under the Clear brand , making it the second city after Baltimore, where it offers similar high speed wireless. D-Link hails 802.11n, announces three products Networking company D-Link Systems is already seeing consumers and businesses switching to 802.11n, even though the wireless LAN technology isn't a ratified standard. Slideshow: What tech industry CEOs are saying about the economy Executives from Apple, AT&T, IBM and other tech companies comment on current and future market conditions. 8 Microsoft Research projects that could make you say wow The auto-updating Digital Postcard, the sign language Shake2Talk phone are two, says Microsoft Subnet blogger Ron Barrett. Boycott on Microsoft's mobile browser Users starting are starting to boycott IE Mobile, it seems. blogger Robert McLaws and blogger John Cox weigh in. Wireless lockdown Wireless LANs open your network up to new rogue devices, denial-of-service attacks, fake access points and RF jamming. Fortunately there are products to help you fight these threats. Get the basics in our no-nonsense Product Guide. January giveaways from Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet Up for grabs: Two Cisco training courses from Skyline-ATS worth up to $6,990, a Microsoft training course from New Horizons worth up to $2,500, 15 copies each of the hot book titles Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management and Administration, IPv6 Security and Chained Exploits: Advanced Hacking Attacks. Get all the entry details here. |
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