Mobile WiMax May Come Sooner Than Expected

From Information Week article via FierceWireless Newsletter. ABI Research analyst comments.

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Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

This looks like a promising device that will probably wind up in my gadget arsenal when it arrives in the US. The $350 price point seems reasonable for a web tablet screen that can be on the coffee table or the nightstand. It would save me the effort of undocking the notebook just for Net browsing. I use my ipaq 4155 Pocket PC for this purpose now, but this looks to be a better alternative (at least until I get a new Windows Mobile 5.0 device).

High Tech Wine Stuff

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Originally uploaded by votaaj.

Now this is the way to manage a wine collection! Of course, your wines need to be worth a few times the few thousand dollar price tag of the system.

My first Podcast "T3" for Tony's Tech Talk

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Mostly just a test - but this blog post should have an enclosure to my first podcast which can be found on my main web site TechSavvyGuru.com

USB without wires by year's end

Wireless USB will be a great feature when it arrives. I would love to be able to use it on my ipod or pocket pc docking cradles and keep them within range of the computer but not have to cable them up to the laptop or be docked in order to use them. This may be a good option for the new Windows Mobile 5.0 pocket pc's - as rumor has it that they will no longer be able to sync over Wi-Fi.

1. USB without wires by year's end

Wireless USB took a step forward this week when the W-USB Promoters Group announced that it had completed work on the specification and that devices could become available as soon as year's end. The announcement was made at the first Wireless USB Developers Conference. The specification will now be taken over by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) for certification, compliance testing, logo licensing and marketing.

The Wireless USB Promoter Group is a league of seven vendors that includes Intel and Microsoft. The technology's backers are aiming for the plug-and-play simplicity of the current wired USB technology and will certify all products for interoperability before it allows a Wireless USB logo on the packaging. Wireless USB is based on the WiMedia MAC convergence architecture, utilizing the WiMedia Alliance's MB-OFDM ultrawideband (UWB) MAC and PHY.

For additional information on Wireless USB:
- read this InformationWeek article

Office Communicator from Microsoft

Office Communicator
Just watched this video on MS Office Communicator that I saw on the Scobelizer's Blog. Nice product. I wish I could have this level of computer and telephony integration at my workplace. Worth a watch if you have the 20 minutes (or fast forward to get the jist of it!)

Google ready to unveil MyGoogle feature

Google ready to unveil MyGoogle feature: "

Blog: Google is expected to introduce a new feature on Thursday that allows people with Google accounts to set up a personalized homepage...

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I've just set up My Google Homepage. Looks good. Very simple. Maybe I will follow up with a screen shot.

Personal and small business information manager: Get organized, Backpack

Personal and small business information manager: Get organized, Backpack
I just signed up for Backpack (the free part) and I am getting ready to try this out. I was glad to see there is a mobile ready site as well.
This is a subset of Basecamp, a larger project management service, and a bit more than TaDa Lists which is only for notes and reminders.

I'll provide some links to shared pages once I get them up and running.

Microsoft launches desktop search tool - Yahoo! News

Microsoft launches desktop search tool - Yahoo! News
I have been using this beta for awhile now. I will have to upgrade to the final release as soon as I can.

Groxsis graphical search results

Groxsis graphical search results
Originally uploaded by votaaj.

Image of the Groxsis search results for search term "ipod". See previous Groxsis post.

Grokker - A New Way to Look at Search

Grokker - A New Way to Look at Search
Check out Groxsis. A visual map of related search results. The link should be an example of searching Yahoo for "techsavvyguru"

Will the New Dual Disc Make You Buy More Music?

I purchased my first Dual Disc CD/DVD - Springsteen's Devils & Dust. I only got it because it was the new Bruce CD and not because of the DualDisc format. I have yet to play the DVD side for the extra features for the 5.1 Surround Sound version. What I do like about the format is: I can rip the CD to itunes for use on my ipod, then pop the DVD into my juke box changer for the special features and 5.1 versions. Will I buy more? Only if it an artist that I buy everything they come out with.

From: Digital Media Thoughts

I've been reading a lot of information about the new Dual Disc format and how the RIAA hopes it will make more people buy music on discs rather than download it on the Internet. Frankly I can't see any benefit that these discs bring to the table other …

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JiWire Launches New Service to Help Users Easily Secure Any Public WiFi Connection

JiWire Launches New Service to Help Users Easily Secure Any Public WiFi Connection
This looks like a worthwhile app to pay $5/month or $50/year for if you frequent hotspots and do not use a VPN. I have encountered the problem with not being able to send outgoing mail while working with the free Wi-Fi at Panera Bread hotspots. I may look into getting this for some piece of mind.

The New York Times > Business > Media & Advertising > An MTV Host Moves to Radio, Giving Voice to Audible Blogs

The New York Times > Business > Media & Advertising > An MTV Host Moves to Radio, Giving Voice to Audible Blogs
An interesting combo, podcasting and Sirius satellite radio. Adam Curry's Podshow will be providing 4 hours of content to a Sirius radio channel starting in 2 weeks. Things are looking good in the podcasting space. Stay tuned (or should I say subscribed)