Wednesday, September 09, 2009

How emerging wireless techs are transforming healthcare; 20 goofy USB gadgets and gizmos you'll love

20 Goofy USB Gadgets & Gizmos You'll Love; Microsoft rivals to purchase 22 patents to defend Linux
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How emerging wireless techs are transforming healthcare

One important aspect of increased mobile data speeds will be their impact on the mobile "telehealth" devices that doctors are increasingly using to keep track of their patients' conditions. Read full story

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20 Goofy USB Gadgets & Gizmos You'll Love
We scoured the Web for the world's wackiest USB-powered gadgets to dress up and differentiate your desktop or cubicle - and annoy entertain coworkers. These 20 gizmos, from cubicle stink-busters to toasters that print the morning news on your breakfast, could lower the stress quotient at even the highest-pressure offices.

Microsoft rivals to purchase 22 patents to defend Linux
A group of Linux proponents will purchase patents formerly held by Microsoft in an effort to defend distributors of the open-source OS against the ongoing threat of patent litigation from the software giant.

Wi-Fi, powerline to merge in Atheros-Intellon deal
Wi-Fi chip vendor Atheros Networks plans to acquire Intellon, a maker of chips for home powerline networking equipment, for about US$244 million.

Small Business Server 2008: Turning 'OFF' IPv6 could be dangerous
So yesterday I went with a good friend of mine to the city to help him with an issue with Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008. Some readers out there may have already experienced the Windows SBS 2008 IPv6 dilemma and you know what I am talking about.

Research project limits computer power consumption
Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a new scheduling algorithm designed to reduce data centre energy consumption without disrupting operations.

Why high tech needs women executives
Why should anyone care if there are women in executive-level positions in technology? Is there real value in gender diversity? I've been investigating and discussing this topic for a number of years, and the answer is yes, it does matter.

An Internet civics lesson?
The Pew Internet and American Life Project has just published the latest of its explorations on how the Internet is affecting us. The latest study confirms what many observers have assumed -- the Internet, or at least social Web sites, get more people involved in things political.

Cisco's New "Validated Architecture for Long Distance VMotion" is Cheap Marketing
I was disapointed last week to see how cheap and over-hyped Cisco's "Validated Architecture for Long Distance VMotion" was.

NASA's future manned spaceflight forecast: Bleak
The Review of US Human Space Flight Plans Committee summary report was handed to the White House today after months of expert review and testimony.

Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons and 15 copies of Windows Server 2008 How-To. Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Interconnecting Data Centers Using VPLS. Google Subnet is hosting many new bloggers (watch for giveaway information soon.) Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages.

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10 sports technologies to love, 5 to hate
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Apple disasters
Apple disastersApple has enjoyed huge success with the iPod and iPhone, but Apple has had a number of commercial flops, too.

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September 09, 2009

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  1. 12 words you can never say in the office
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  3. Encryption made easier with new key management tools
  4. How to make yourself layoff-proof
  5. Can you see John Chambers directing Cisco to buy Alcatel-Lucent?
  6. Wi-Fi encryption cracked in 60 seconds
  7. Fast, universal broadband: dirty secret about Roadblock
  8. IPhone passcode bugs revealed
  9. BBN, Raytheon and a fresh JFK conspiracy theory
  10. Dirty vendor secrets

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