Thursday, November 7, 2002

Wink's former CEO Maggie Wilderotter has been recruited by Microsoft TV. Guess that's why she passed up the CEO opportunity at OpenTV.

Palm licenses RIM keyboard technology. Signals new direction for company's handheld design.

Slashdot: Sendo Can't Get Microsoft Source; Ditches Windows

Big Cable's Package-Pricing Ploy: Consumers could be saving money by selecting their premium channels a la carte, but don't expect to hear it from your cable outfit.

UK's Sendo Drops Microsoft Software for Nokia: Despite having been one of the launching partners for the Microsoft Smartphone program, Chief Executive Hugh Brogan said Sendo had given up on the Z100 Smartphone, which had been due for launch within weeks. I bet this one stings in Redmond.

Washington Post: Wi-Fi, Heading for Air Supremacy.

Intel plugging away at wireless networks. Armed with the faith that wireless networking's time is nigh, the chipmaker is putting its R&D group to work on improving accessibility--and so making it more attractive to consumers.

Video Game Formula Adds Sex to the Mix. A new generation of video games flaunts aggressive sexuality, salty language and off-color sight gags. Jeez...Anyone remember Leisure Suit Larry?

Cobbling Peace in the Home With a Wireless Network. A wireless network can let you share an Internet connection (and ensure domestic harmony).

Tablets Mightier Than the Keyboard?. Many companies have tried, and failed, to make pen-based PC's. Microsoft is now trying again with its Tablet PC operating system.

DIRECTV Achieves 11 Millionth Customer Milestone: Nation's leading digital satellite television service is now viewed in one of every nine homes in the United States. I'm a happy customer. However, if they lost NFL direct ticket to cable, I would switch.

Why didn't I buy Cablevision's stock when it was at 5 a few weeks ago? They're up to 15 now.

Sonicblue Q3 loss narrows, warns of Q4 shortfall: Sonicblue on Wednesday said its third quarter loss narrowed, fueled by a sharp revenue rise on sales of its digital entertainment products, but said its fourth quarter results would lag expectations.

Anyone notice Liberate's stock is on the rise?

New Software for Palm Handhelds: Here's an honest review of Palm 5 OS. Frankly, I'm more interested in Palm 6, which should fix all the problems the reviewer points out.