Thursday, September 11, 2003

Cellphones That Reach Alter Egos. Whenever you slip your cellphone into the FastForward cradle, it automatically routes incoming cell calls to your home or office phone. By David Pogue. [New York Times: Technology]
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UPS delivers public-access Wi-Fi to its retail outlets. United Parcel Service sees the technology as a way to drive customer traffic and enhance its relationship with mobile workers. [Computerworld News]
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Military Racing to Fix Radio Mess. Many rescuers died on 9/11 in the twin towers because their radios didn't work well. Soldiers in Iraq are also hampered by their outdated equipment. The military is hustling to improve communication compatibility and range. By Michelle Delio. [Wired News]
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Sharp unveils notebook with 3-D display. TOKYO -- Sharp Corp. has unveiled a notebook computer with a display that gives the illusion of depth and can display objects in three dimensions without the use of special glasses. The new notebook is scheduled to be on sale in Japan and the U.S. before the end of this year. [InfoWorld: Top News]
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Mexican Cellphone Provider Expanding in Latin America. América Móvil, Latin America's largest provider of cellular phone service, is snapping up assets from fleeing global companies. By John Moody. [New York Times: Business]
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