Hawking announces Wireless Home Automation System
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VTech announces Internet-browsing and Wi-Fi phones
VTech today announced two multi-handset cordless phone systems with Internet access features. One is DECT 6.0 based, the other connects via Wi-Fi.
BitTorrent Acquires µTorrent
BitTorrent today announced it has acquired µTorrent, a lightweight and efficient implementation of the BitTorrent protocol. The objective is to combine BitTorrent’s expertise in networking protocols with µTorrent’s high-performance design and compelling user interface (UI).
Following the acquisition, patented content delivery innovations made by BitTorrent will be integrated in the µTorrent client in a "seamless" manner. Ultimately, the integration of best-of-breed BitTorrent technology will result in an improved client and an "enhanced user experience".
ViewSonic adds networked LCD display
ViewSonic yesterday announced a 42-inch LCD network display targeted at the digital signage market. The ND4210w integrates with IP networks to bring streaming high definition video and HTML Web content to public locations.
A new company to complain to for the high price of hotel broadband
LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation announced today that that it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of StayOnline, Inc. for $15.0 million in cash. StayOnline, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading provider of high-speed Internet access solutions focused on the lodging industry.
AOL announces AIM 6.0
AOL today announced the launch of its new AIM 6.0 service. The new AIM service offers users a variety of new instant messaging features, such as offline messaging and conversation logging, as well as deeper integration with AIM Pages, AOL’s social networking service.
Palm gets FCC approval for Treo 680, 750 smartphones
Documents recently published on the website of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) indicate that the introduction of a pair of new Palm Treo smartphones may only be a few weeks away.
2006 Networking Holiday Buyer’s Guide
Your network has been very good this year, so why not reward it with a shiny new toy? Our Networking Holiday Buyer's Guide will guide you to the goodies and keep you away from the lumps of coal.
UPDATE: Google combines spreadsheets and word processing
Google is expected to introduce today a hybrid version of its online spreadsheet and word processing applications today. As such, Writely, the company Google acquired for online word processing, will lose its original name in favor of the new title "Google Docs"..
Growth of Internet slows considerably in September
Following a period of huge gains in new hostnames, the growth of the Internet took a break in September and added just 1.08 million new addresses - which is about only one fourth of the increase that was seen in recent months.
AT&T drops yearly contract for DSL subscribers
DSL subscribers who hate yearly contracts and the early termination penalties that come with them will love AT&T for its recent announcement. The company has streamlined its DSL plans and no longer will require yearly contracts. Customers who still want to sign up for a yearly term will get a free month of service.
Interop Las Vegas 2006 Pre-show Report
Spring may mean the return of flowers, birds and bees to those in northern climes. But to Tim Higgins, it means an annual pilgrimage to Sin City to check out what's new in Networking. Come along for a round-up of early-bird announcements and news.