NPR Topics: Technology

Fast, Citywide WiFi Launches In Baltimore
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:19:00 -0400
The nation's first rollout of WiMax has launched in Baltimore. Host Steve Inskeep talks to tech commentator Mario Armstrong about the fourth generation Internet service. It's a wireless connection that is fast and allows a subscriber to roam across the city.
New Solar Cell Easy As Pizza To Make
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:16:00 -0400
The iJET is a new type of solar cell that's cheap and easy to make, requiring not much more than a pizza oven, some nail polish remover, and a common inkjet printer. Australian scientist Nicole Kuepper describes her invention.
SpaceX Celebrates First Successful Rocket Launch
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:53:00 -0400
SpaceX's flagship Falcon1 rocket has successfully launched from an island in the central Pacific, becoming the first privately-developed rocket to orbit the planet. NASA has already contracted SpaceX to begin private space flight missions to the International Space Station beginning in 2010.

L.A. Times - Technology News

Tech guru Tim O'Reilly challenges next generation to get serious
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The entrepreneur, investor and book publisher urges young entrepreneurs and engineers to stop making silly software and start making a real difference in the world. Silicon Valley insiders call it the O'Reilly Radar: Tim O'Reilly's uncanny ability to spot a technology revolution before it happens. But lately the entrepreneur, investor and book publisher has been busier trying to incite the next one.
After another down day, how low will Yahoo shares go?
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Yahoo Inc. shares fell to a five-year low of $13.20 on Wednesday before rebounding to close down 5.6% at $13.76, below even the lowest of the deflated price targets set by Wall Street analysts.
Google unveils technology for video game ads
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Google Inc., aiming to expand beyond Internet search advertising, has introduced technology to insert commercial spots into online video games.

 

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How Stuff Works: Bluetooth - Concise description of the Bluetooth wireless technology, including problems and interference, with related links.
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IEEE 802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks - The IEEE standard that is incorporating Bluetooth into a more comprehensive solution.
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InterEpoch Technology, Inc. - Focuses on Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11-based wireless networking technologies. Products include software, access points, broadband bridges, gateways, and antenna.

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The Bluetooth Weblog - The tooth is out there.

The Official Bluetooth Membership Site - Provides discussion groups, marketing and technological resources for developers.

The Wireless Directory - Includes news, products, learning resources, manufacturers, software developers, distributors, and a discussion forum.
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Yahoogroup for Bluetooth - Provides a mailing list for discussions on Bluetooth related problems.
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