From the archive

2003

1,426 posts

5.9ghz Public Safety Spectrum Rules

It will not be long before out vehicles are communicating with one-another. The FCC has released the rules on how the 5.9ghz spectrum is to be used. I would bet though that as vehicles become smarter so will police agencies that ultimately could use the embedded signal to determine how fast we are driving etc. So the days of having

Feedster has a RSS Aggreator

I am not sure when this was launched but Feedster has a RSS Aggreator that you can use on-line just export your current RSS feeds your using with your current desktop based application and import it after you create an account on Feedster. [www.feedster.com]

Hackers owned Wi-Fi Planet

In only what can be described as disturbing it appears that hackers where very successful in hacking Wi-Fi connections. What amazes me is the technology is available to secure Wi-Fi Networks. I am not sure how much of the technology is available to general consumers but I do know of a wide range of Wi-Fi devices that are passing the

RIAA to move forward with Lawsuits anyway!

Expecting nothing less from this organization they are still planning to move forward on a bevy of lawsuits. If they are successful I predict the cost of settling with the RIAA will go up. They will have higher court cost associated with having to litigate in the offenders district. [CRN]

Digital Music Store Reviews

I like it when there is competition in the marketplace but when the marketplace gets skewed with a lot of competitors offering virtually the same service it is nice to get a review of what makes each unique. [BBspot]

DVD Jon decision upheld by Norwegian court

Seems the music industry is not having much luck in courts around the world. DVD Jon upholding a prior decision the courts have concluded he broke no laws. [ZDNet]

Movable Type 3.0

The folks over at 6 apart have announced the Movable Type 3.0 will be available Q1 2004. I am glad they are moving forward it has been a very long wait to say the least. [Movable Type]

Satellite Radio Extends Its Orbit

The New York Times has a good article on comparing Satellite services and what is available for your home and vehicles. [NYT]

Ready to have the Hair stand up on the back of your Neck

My wife and I joke a lot about Ghost from time to time and I have been a semi-skeptic for a long time. What's kinda odd is I think there really is something to UFO sightings but have laughed off Ghost sightings. My good lost friend Paul saw a ghost in his apartment one night and was so convinced he

Squeeze Box Wireless MP3 Player

Well now I am between a rock and a hard place I have found two very cool items that would fit in my christmas stocking but I think Mrs Claus is only up to getting one of them. I found this link today via daypop and have always wanted a easy way to get MP3 and streaming Audio from my

Battery and Assault (iPod’s Dirty Little Secret) in the News

The Washington Post is reporting on Ipod's Dirty Little Secret and has commentary that has generally already been covered in the blogsphere. But it is nice to see that the mainstream press is covering it a little more even though Apple has changed pricing and warranty schemes since the debut of the Video. [Washington Post] I look at the number

Flying Saucers to Invade US

This story has a little historical value for me. The article starts of by saying "Citizens of Patuxent River, Maryland, do not be alarmed", I used to live in Pax River and I am sure that once this Russian developed craft takes to the skies you are going to be hearing a lot of locals claiming a invasion is in

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