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* NEWS FROM CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW:
CES runs until Jan. 11. Check Network World’s CES page for all the headlines.
Chambers: Intelligent networks will drive convergence, 01/09/07
Even before Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers took the stage at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), it was clear he’d be talking about the consumer market — a radical change for a company best known for selling routers to enterprises. The stage featured a mock living room, kid’s room, home office and car.
Wi-Fi body to simplify security setup, 01/08/07
The group that certifies Wi-Fi products aims to make more wireless LANs secure by taking some of the work out of locking them down.
Yahoo to preview Messenger for Windows Vista, 01/08/07
Yahoo will give users a preview of what it will be like to use a new and improved version of Yahoo Messenger on Microsoft’s Windows Vista at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show this year.
CES may make wireless LANs hot again, 01/08/07
Wi-Fi LANs are now such a routine part of computing life for so many users, that it’s hard to imagine getting excited about them again.
Toshiba expects to ship 1.8M HD DVD players in 2007, 01/08/07
New movie releases, more market entrants, improved technology and 1.8 million HD DVD players from Toshiba are the weapons companies’ plan to use in the format battle against rival Blu-ray Disc this year, executives said Sunday.
Linux Invades CES: Toys and joys the Linux way, 01/08/07
The 2007 International Consumer Electronic Show is one of the ultimate tech-toy and gadget shows on the planet. There’s something for nearly anyone, and while not quite a household word, Linux technology has gained rapid stature in the consumer- …
Gates unveils vision for connected world, 01/08/07
Microsoft’s Chairman Bill Gates kicked off the International Consumer Electronics Show Sunday by unveiling new products that support his company’s vision of a world full of connected devices that serve up real-time, personalized content to users.
CES Q&A – Gates talks convergence and why tech is fun, 01/08/07
Microsoft Company Bill Gates used his keynote address at the International Consumer Electronics Show to unveil the Windows Home Server and announce that major service providers like AT&T Corp. would offer the Xbox 360 as a set-top box alternative.
Cool Tools: CES starts with a bang, 01/08/07
The 2007 Consumer Electronic Show kicks off today in Las Vegas, with an expected 150,000-plus people looking at the latest gadgets, devices and electronic gizmos. If it has an on/off switch, it’s expected to be at CES …
Network World Video: Palm unveils Treo 750, 01/07/07
The new Treo 750 was unveiled this week at CES and Keith got an early look from Palm’s Tara Griffin.
UPDATE: Sony to stream high-def broadband video to new TVs, 01/07/07
Sony revealed Sunday a system that will allow viewers of its Bravia flat-panel TV sets to access broadband video content, some of it in high definition.
Netgear, Thomson phones support Skype and landline, 01/07/07
Netgear and Thomson separately introduced new phones at the International Consumer Electronics Show on Sunday that let users make and receive calls via Skype’s VoIP service as well as over their regular phone line.
Opinion: On the eve of CES: Nightmare on Elm Street, mobility-wise, 01/05/07
I was reading about a new personal navigation device and the snazzy new software features, including a voice interface, the ability to guide you into specific lanes, warn you about speed zone changes, show you actual signs along the route, and point …
Companies make, break pledges from ’06 show, 01/05/07
The consumer electronics industry will descend on Las Vegas during the second week of the new year for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Among the glitter and gizmos there’ll be a fair amount of promises and predictions for 2007. Perhaps it’s the …
* NEWS FROM MACWORLD:
Macworld: Jobs introduces iPhone, AppleTV, 01/09/07
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone during his opening keynote speech at the annual Macworld Conference & Expo Tuesday in San Francisco.
Apple’s Macworld opens arms to corporate users, 01/04/07
When the Macworld Conference & Expo kicks off next week, attendees can expect the usual buzz around consumer products – Steve Jobs is expected to formally unveil iTV, a video streaming device, during his keynote address on Tuesday and there is …
Macworld: It’s not just about iPods, 01/05/07
Although much of the speculation about new product announcements at the upcoming Macworld Conference & Expo centers around video iPods, a possible Apple cell phone and iTV, business people have their own product wish lists.
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