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Spam Overload Dept:
According to a recent survey, about 65 percent of Net users spend 10 minutes or more a day dealing with spam. About 37 percent of respondents get 100 junk messages a day, and 63 percent get 50 or more.
Source: Symantec and Insightexpress

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Saturday, January 31, 2004

I Want My LCD
Super Bowl Sunday spells only one thing to a geek: big flat panel TVs are going to get even cheaper. And this year it is ALL about LCDs. One analyst, according to Wired news predicts "the average selling price for LCD TVs larger than 36 inches will drop 40 percent by 2006 to about $3,100." Now that's what we call a sweet spot.
# Posted at 6:46 PM

Tuesday, January 27, 2004

UltraWideband Can Carry Cable Signals Wirelessly
According to a recent report from Reuters, "A new wireless technology with enough bandwidth to carry cable television signals from a wall-mounted outlet to a TV anywhere in the home could be on the market as early as next year." Dubbed Ultra Wideband, the new standard is able to handle larger amounts of data than Bluetooth or WiFi. Then again, the standard is coming from an "alliance" led by T.I. and our theory is that anytime you see the word alliance, add five years at least to the time estimates given.
# Posted at 9:52 PM

Sir Bill? Gates to be Knighted
According to the BBC, "The king of computer software Bill Gates is to receive an honorary knighthood from the Queen for his contribution to enterprise in the UK." As an American Bill can't use the actual term "Sir" - you have to be a real Brit for that, but Bill is thrilled.
# Posted at 12:46 PM

E-Mail Worm Snarls Computers Around Globe

One in twelve emails contains a new worm called "Mydoom" or "Novarg" and all over the world, IT departments are struggling to keep up with what is shaping up to be the largest mass mailing worm yet. The worm is apparently programmed to flood SCO's website in protest over recent plans to charge Linux users over a copyright case the company has initiated.
# Posted at 12:46 PM

Monday, January 26, 2004

Philips New Foldable Screens for E-Newspapers
On a Roll Dept: Dutch firm Philips Electronics said on Monday it was preparing to mass-produce a slim, book-sized display panel onto which consumers could download newspapers and magazines -- then roll up and put away. The 5-inch display, which can show detailed images, can be rolled up into a pen-sized holder. If connected to a mobile phone, it can also be used to download web pages, a book or email. Source: Reuters
# Posted at 9:27 AM

IBM and Philips Team Up on RFID

Determined to make barcodes a thing of the past, IBM announced a partnership with Philips to sell RFID chips. Philips Semiconductor will manufacture the chips, and IBM will create the computer services and systems, which spells BIG BUCKS in our book.
# Posted at 9:22 AM

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