Polycom sets the bar for Skype speakerphones
Many Skype phones are little more than toys in both design and performance. But Polycom's Communicator is a Skype speakerphone that you definitely won't be embarrassed to use.
Tim Higgins
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"..
More support for Microsoft’s IPTV platform
At the Broadband World Forum Europe today, Microsoft announced that it has partnered with Cisco, Motorola, Philips, and Tatung to provide new set-top boxes for Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), to support high-definition TV, digital video recording, and other advanced features.
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.
Netgear’s Wi-Fi Skype Phone: Closer, but no cigar
Netgear's SPH101 Wi-Fi Skype phone is a little less rough around the edges than its competition. But still far from being a viable road-worthy alternative phone.
Onkyo to ship wireless USB audio transmitter
Before you get excited, let's stop right here: Onkyo does not have on of the first wireless USB, short W-USB, audio transmitters. But the company apparently will offer a USB device that can wirelessly transmit audio streams from a PC to a home stereo system just in time for the Christmas season.
F-Secure announces new protection against Zero-Day exploits
F-Secure has announced a new version of the Internet Security protection suite that promises to protect against Zero-Day exploits. Internet Security 2007 will have so-called "DeepGuard" technology that analyzes newly installed programs and stops them if anything suspicious is found. The company claims the new system is more proactive and can stop previously unknown threats.
Intel reveals wireless connectivity roadmap
Intel has used the platform of its developer conference this week to reveal a roadmap for future wireless connectivity that will take in at least three different types of broadband connectivity for PCs.
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.
Asustek 3G strategy: Intel out, EMP in
Asustek Computer will begin shipping third-generation (3G) smartphones based on Intel's mobile platform to European telecom service providers including Vodafone and O2 in the fourth quarter of this year, but these will be the last Asustek 3G smartphones based on Intel's platform, according to industry sources.
NAS Chart Update: Thecus N5200 and HP Media Vault
Thecus' much-anticipated five-bay N5200 and HP's first consumer NAS join the charts. We also provide a peek at RAID performance for both products.
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