Monday, February 24, 2003

memo to self: anticipate the unintended Promise of intelligent networks. Homes could soon be studded with small, smart wireless relays that shuffle data around at very high speeds. [BBC News | Technology | UK Edition] Mr Witteman said work still had to be done on security for mesh networks to ensure that data only passed through trusted devices rather than just any that happen to be available. 4:17:02 AM

Tech for Elders Must Have Purpose. Researchers developing new gadgets for older folks say the more useful and familiar devices and technologies are, the quicker seniors will warm up to them. By Mark Baard. [Wired News] 4:11:05 AM

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