Times > Technology > Internet Access, Delivered From Above - WiMax and Towerstream in NYC

The New York Times > Technology > Internet Access, Delivered From Above
A good overview of fixed wireless access provided by TowerStream. Service now available in NYC but it is way expensive for anything other than business use. Fixed rooftop antennas are a must. The article makes mention of mobile WiMax for laptops as a future technology and indicates that the WiMax forum has yet to adopt standards for mobile applications.

Yahoo! News - Swivel-Screen Clio Laptop/Handheld Set For Comeback

Yahoo! News - Swivel-Screen Clio Laptop/Handheld Set For Comeback

I used to have a Clio. Still do in the closet somewhere.

I will be looking for this when it comes out.

Yahoo! News - Blinkx Unveils Smarter Desktop Search

Yahoo! News - Blinkx Unveils Smarter Desktop Search

I will have to check out this program. I guess once you get over the indexing of your hard drive, it couldn't hurt to have multiple search programs on the same machine. i.e. Google Desktop search, this one, and the new MSN search one which I also need to take a look at.

10x10 / 100 Words and Pictures that Define the Time / by Jonathan J. Harris

10x10 / 100 Words and Pictures that Define the Time / by Jonathan J. Harris
Interesting concept. Worth a look. Basically, it is 100 pictures (and associated words) that are the most active in Internet RSS feeds at a moment in time. The pics are in a 10x10 matrix and it you mouse over it, the associated keyword is highlighted. Clicking on it provides a link to the RSS news story that goes with the picture.

Worth checking out and keeping an eye on if this catches on.

The New York Times > Technology > Even Digital Memories Can Fade

The New York Times > Technology > Even Digital Memories Can Fade

An interesting read on the concerns of preserving digital photos and documents over an extended period of time. Worth a look.