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October 28, 2003 |
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Southern California fires
This week's news |
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COMPUTING UNPLUGGED SITE OF THE MONTH
A moving view of the California fires
By David Gewirtz
In the panoply of natural disasters, fire has got to be one of the most terrifying -- and yet most beautiful at the same time. I've always been something of a pyro, a fire bug, and so my awareness of the fire's incredibly destructive nature would conflict with my artist's appreciation of the epic beauty inherent in the flames, as shown in Figure A.
FIGURE A
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We're not sure who took this photo, but it was up on the TextAmerica site. The caption: "The view from my apt... smokey." Click picture for a larger image.
Sadly, large areas of southern California are in flames. While dry weather often leads to fires, this batch appears to be much worse than normal. Our best wishes and hopeful words go out to all of those dealing with this latest act of Mother Nature.
Into this very personal story of beauty and disaster comes a new class of personal story: those living in the experience, and who are able to report on it, literally from the heart of the fire.
And this is a Computing Unplugged story, for the way these folks are able to share is via the digital experience. As you're no doubt aware, cameras and PDAs have started to sport a funky new accessory: a digital camera. For those dealing with security and privacy, having a camera disguised as a phone can be quite the challenge.
However, there's also an amazing freedom that comes with having a camera with you at all times. Add to that the freedom to transmit images from the camera, and the ability to share images online, and you've got something quite special (or quite silly).
Enter the "moblog," or mobile Web log. This new, uh, movement has resulted in far more family pictures than most of us can stomach. There are some Web site operators (including one called TextAmerica) that make it possible for us phone user to instantly upload a picture to his or her moblog, and share it with the world (or her three friends named Heather). Yes, that's an obscure movie reference. Work it out.
As is often the case with technology, sometimes the silliness gives way to the absolutely stunning. And that brings us to this month's Computing Unplugged Site of the Month, at http://fire.textamerica.com/. Here you can see page after page after page of what's really happening in the fire zone, from folks who are really there.
Hang in there, folks. We're all thinking about you!
David Gewirtz is the Editor-in-Chief of the ZATZ magazines and the author of The Flexible Enterprise and Lotus Notes Revealed! He can be reached via email at address@hidden. You can see David's photographic artwork at his personal Web site, http://www.Gewirtz.com.
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COMPUTING UNPLUGGED NEWS CENTER
This week's news
Want to get the very latest mobile and wireless news? The Computing Unplugged News Center is updated every day with news of product releases, industry info, tips, techniques, and pointers to great mobile and wireless resources on the Web. Here's this week's news:
McDonald's to decide hot-spot providers
McDonald's will decide in the first quarter which hot-spot service providers will receive passing grades in current test programs, according to the company. News.com reports that McDonald's now has hot-spot pilot programs in the Bay Area, Seattle, Chicago and New York City with Cometa Networks, Toshiba's SurfHere and Wayport. Those trials are expected to end during the first few months of 2004.
DuPont, NEC team up on rugged LCD displays
DuPont Display Solutions and NEC LCD Technologies announced the introduction of a line of display modules enhanced with technologies for improving flat panel display performance. The products will utilize DuPont Display Solutions' ability to assist NEC's flat panel display customers by providing after-market enhancements that enable Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) for a fast growing number of emerging non-PC industrial market applications.
SMC announces new HomePlug Solution
SMC Networks announced its newest family of products for home networking. SMC's new HomePlug solution comes with two versions of the EZ Configuration Manager software: one for the Windows OS and one for the Mac OS. The products will begin shipping in November.
Padcom alleges patent infrigement
Padcom, Inc. filed a complaint alleging patent infringement of two patents on Padcom's wireless roaming technology. Padcom's complaint alleges that defendant NetMotion Wireless entered the communications networking market subsequent to Padcom, and infringed upon Padcom's technology with its NetMotion Wireless' Mobility software. Database Solutions, the complaint also alleges, serves as a reseller for the infringing products, offering the accused products to customers in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Dell's new DJ
Dell Computer announced the Dell Digital Jukebox, a portable MP3 player and tapped Hitachi Global Storage Technologies for its 1.8-inch hard disk drive. According to the EE Times, The Dell DJ plays MP3 or Windows Media Audio files and handles digital voice recording, and data backup. The 7.6-ounce unit features a USB 2.0 interface and built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery for up to 16 hours of continuous music playback.
Gratuituous product abuse
If you've ever seen the wacky new Nokia, you'll understand what these folks are up to. This is a cherished link. It's got bad MIDI and more geeky guys than you can shake a stick at. And, it's on topic!
Microsoft's plans for embedded devices
Microsoft gave a presentation on its plans for embedded devices. News.com reports that a high-tech sewing machine and modern slot machines that run a slimmed-down version of Windows XP were among the products Microsoft cited during the presentation.
Getting better performance from your PDA
The Sydney Morning Herald explains how to get better performance from your Pocket PC or Palm handheld. The article goes on to tell you how to move data from a Palm to a Pocket PC or from Lotus Notes or Outlook to your Pocket PC using Yahoo!.
New version of KeySuite released
Chapura released KeySuite 2.2. New features include a new Weekly Planner view in KeyDates; the ability to create and edit Follow Up Flags for contacts in KeySuite; and Microsoft Outlook 2003 compatibility.
Taz gets tight
Here's strange little bugger. Tight systems claims to have the ultimate media device. What do you think?
Geomagnetic storm could cause disruptions
ZDNet reports that a geomagnetic storm generated by eruptions on the sun could reach Earth on Friday and potentially interfere with a number of technologies, including satellites and wireless communications networks.
Where is IBM heading?
InfoWorld reports that IBM officials met at their Academy of Technology conference and discussed with media members where the company is headed. IBM later this year plans to make available for free to DB2 users its mobile, embeddable DB2 Everyplace database to boost deployment on cellphones and PDAs. The database also is being integrated with the WebSphere Everyplace Access suite, which provides mobility for wireless applications.
IBM demonstrates enterprise solutions
QUALCOMM announced a team of industry-leading enterprise vendors that will demonstrate their enterprise solutions running wirelessly over a high-speed, third-generation (3G) CDMA2000 1xEV-DO at CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2003. IBM is demonstrating collaboration and messaging applications from the WebSphere software and Lotus Software product families including IBM WebSphere Everyplace Connection Manager and IBM Lotus Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing.
One week left to save on Pendragon Forms
There is just one week left to save on Pendragon Forms 4.0. Version 4.0 offers a new GPS Custom Control captures the location data without changing applications from an attached GPS device or a Bluetooth GPS device. Until October 31, 2003 the Pendragon Software Website is offering introductory savings of $20 of the regular price.
WorldMate 2003 Professional released
MobiMate has released WorldMate 2003 Professional Edition, a mobile travel suite. WorldMate now features worldwide flight schedules supplied by OAG.
Verizon responds to Treo 600 petition
Earlier this month, Bob Varipapa started a petition asking Verizon Wireless to carry the Treo 600. Bob did get a response from Verizon stating "We are currently working with Handspring and are considering adding the TREO 600 to our lineup. Before bringing any device to market, it must be integrated with the Verizon Wireless product suite and passed through rigorous network quality testing."
Meeting 2004 launches
RoweBots Research announced the launch of Meeting 2004. Meeting allows users to plan agendas and capture minutes on-the-fly. It is intended to be run in the office and in the meeting room, and works in conjunction with MS Office, Exchange, Outlook, Project and Windows. Sub notebook computers, tablet PCs and wireless networks are targeted delivery platforms for Meeting.
The Support Network UK reseller of iVoice products
iVoice announced that it has appointed The Support Network UK as an Approved Reseller of it's Speech Enabled products. The Support Network, a UK-based supplier of communications equipment and services, will focus on selling iVoice's Speech Enabled Auto Attendant and iVoice's Speech Enabled IVR into the SME and contact center market.
SRS teams up with NEC
SRS Labs announced a new technology licensing agreement with NEC. This new agreement enables NEC to use SRS Labs' SRS WOW and SRS Dialog Clarity technologies for NEC's newest multimedia-enabled W-CDMA-based 3G mobile phone handsets.
IntelliGolf now supports GPS, Bluetooth
Karrier Communications announced its IntelliGolf version 7.0 golf scorecard software for Palm handhelds and Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs. Version 7.0 adds support for the satellite-based Global Positioning System (GPS), Bluetooth, WAAS/SBAS, more golf statistics, and sidegame enhancements. Palm handheld and Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC users will now be able to accurately view distances from tee-to-green using IntelliGolf's embedded IntelliGPS technology.
Hot spots for retail establishments
Aiirnet Wireless announced the immediate availability of its AiirLink Hot-Spot-In-A-Box, a plug-n-play device allowing retail establishments to offer high-speed, wireless broadband access to its users with Wi-Fi enabled PCs or PDAs. The AiirLink Hot Spot Controller is now available through Ingram Micro and CompUSA with an MSRP of $799.
Get weather updates on your handset
Wireless customers who utilize SMS text messaging will soon be able to receive daily weather information on their handsets, thanks to a partnership between AccuWeather and Telitas. According to the terms of the partnership, AccuWeather.com and Telitas will offer weather-based text messages of up to 160 characters, orderable via short code or Web site subscribers of U.S.- based cellular services.
New case for Tungsten E
Proporta announced the leather case for the new Palm Tungsten E. The case has space for credit, business and memory cards and features a secure attachment system to hold your Tungsten E in place.
Palm takes road show online
Palm, Inc. announced that it has posted on its Web site the road show presentation titled Defining Mobile Computing that it is taking to institutional investors in anticipation of a stockholder meeting set for Oct. 28. The presentation relates to palmOne, Inc., the company that is expected to succeed Palm, Inc., pending a successful stockholder vote.
Visto announces MessageXpress
Visto Corporation announced support of the new Windows Mobile software for Smartphones. Visto's solution, MessageXpress, will allow Windows Mobile-based Smartphone customers to access their corporate email from Lotus Notes or Microsoft Exchange, or POP3 Internet email including attachments.
Sony Ericsson P800
PC Magazine has this review of the Sony Ericsson P800, a PDA/Phone that uses Symbian OS. The Symbian synchronization software works with Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook files, and the email reader includes viewers for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
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