Friday, November 8, 2002

FCC Eases the Way for 3G Wireless: Specifically, the FCC ordered that about 90 MHz of spectrum (in two 45-MHz swaths) now used by government and commercial players, be designated for everything from boring old voice calls to futuristic Dick Tracy-style wireless wristwatches.

Want some Wi-Fi with that sandwich?. Hoping people will drop by for free Web access and stay for a meal, Schlotzsky's Deli is offering no-cost wireless access at some of its eateries.

Dell's new PDA isn't lighting my fire.

Standard for sports computer data released: A new computer language was launched Thursday to simplify the formatting, storage and publishing of sports information for newspapers, Web sites and other media.

Woman gets new position among Microsoft's elite: Wilderotter, 47, becomes one of the highest-ranking women at Microsoft, which has been criticized by investors and others for gender inequity at its executive level. She will be the second woman in one of the company's 16 senior vice president positions.

Hey Mac, Can You Burn a DVD?. Just because Apple is making a DVD burner available with its new high-end PowerBook doesn't mean you'll be able to make illegal copies of Hollywood movies.

Crooked Path Ahead for Digital TV. What is the future of digital television now that the Republicans have control of Congress? Most likely, it's business as usual. That means tough challenges for legislators trying to move the technology forward.

Cablevision to pursue satellite: Jim Dolan, president and chief executive, said the cost of launching a satellite would be minimal - he estimated the venture would require only $75m from January to June.

Cablevision Loss Widens, Eyes Asset Sales

Let's Have a Big Hand for the New Handhelds: Now you can e-mail, surf, and phone with a PDA, but peruse the field before you choose.