(AP) -- Want to break into the computer network in an ultra-secure building? Ship a hacked iPhone there to a nonexistent employee and hope the device sits in the mailroom, scanning for nearby wireless connections.
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IEEE-USA President urges action on adoption of 'new internet'
Just as "visionaries" of the Age of Enlightenment in 18th century Europe pursued progress through rationality, the developers of the 21st Century's "New Internet" will "benefit the public good by balancing the needs of users and society," said Dr. Ralph W. Wyndrum, Jr., IEEE-USA's 2006 President.
CES comes to Vegas
From Jan. 5 to Jan. 8, Las Vegas is going to be flooded with electronic geeks and gear heads from around the world as they prepare to host one of the largest conventions in the world, The Consumer Electronic Show.
Clearwire to market WiMax under 'Clear' brand
(AP) -- Newly merged company Clearwire Corp. says it plans to sell its wireless broadband service under the brand name of "Clear."
Clearwire and Sprint unit close WiMax merger
(AP) -- Clearwire Corp. has completed its merger with the unit of Sprint Nextel Corp. that is building a new wireless data network, the companies said Friday.
New Storm is missing magic touch; consider Bold alternative
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Google grows in Latin America
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Scientists use bubbles to future-proof fibre optics
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