Tuesday, December 17, 2002

Slashdot: Will We Need A SmartCard to Watch Digital TV?

Coming attraction on DVDs: PC content. Sonicblue is looking to solve all your PC and DVD needs with a new device that can play movies as well as access content on your personal computer.

Microsoft unveils entertainment software. The company is set to announce on Tuesday the availability of new personal entertainment software for Windows XP, featuring tools for handling music, movies and photos on the PC.

Mobile phone tracks heartbeats. Your mobile phone could soon be used to keep an eye on your breathing and heart rate.

Limits Sought on Wireless Internet Access. The Defense Department is seeking new limits on wireless Internet access, arguing that it could interfere with military radar.

War-Chalking

Intel delays Wi-Fi integration with Banias: Intel won't have a module containing a dual-band radio chipset for 802.11a and 802.11b when they ship their notebook Banias product in the first half of 2003.

SONICblue Offers The New ReplayTV 5040 Digital Video Recorder For $199 After Rebate