Verizon to launch High Speed Wireless in D.C., San Diego

With virtual private network (VPN) connections, data customers in both cities will be able to access Verizon’s 1xEV-DO high-speed data network as an extension of their corporate local area network (LAN) or intranet. In order to receive the increased data speeds, 1xEV-DO devices are required, and the company says it plans to sell PCMCIA cards, … Read moreVerizon to launch High Speed Wireless in D.C., San Diego

Time Warner to Test Microsoft’s iTV Software

“Time Warner Cable is very aggressive and savvy as a technology adopter,” he added. So, if Microsoft’s trial proves out, the move could be a big opportunity to position itself in an interactive television screen. It could also bode well for finds the trial successful, cable technology platform company Scientific-Atlanta could also benefit, Brancheau said. … Read moreTime Warner to Test Microsoft’s iTV Software

Sprint PCS to Launch WiFi Service

The Overland Park, Kansas-based company said it plans to initially roll out WiFi, or 802.11b services, in more than 800 public locations such as airports, convention centres and hotels through roaming agreements with closely held companies Airpath Wireless Inc and Wayport Inc. It is currently in negotiations to build out its own WiFi infrastructure and … Read moreSprint PCS to Launch WiFi Service

Yamaha’s MusicCast wireless digital audio system

A new wireless digital audio system from Yamaha called MusicCast which consists of the MCX-1000, a digital audio server with an 80GB hard drive for storing MP3s, and the MCX-A10 (pictured at right), a digital audio client that can wirelessly stream music files off of the server. Unlike some of these other digital audio receivers, … Read moreYamaha’s MusicCast wireless digital audio system

Wozniak’s new company creates wireless ID tags

The New York Times has an article today on WozNet, a new wireless location-monitoring technology created by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s new company, Wheels of Zeus… [MacMinute] WozNet, he said, will include a home-base station that has the ability to track the location of dozens or even hundreds of small wireless devices that can be … Read moreWozniak’s new company creates wireless ID tags