Personal Wireless Networking by Jason Keno
If you've got a wireless network for your computers already, well, you might get a bit excited about what I'm going to say next. How would you feel if your PDA, your mobile phone, your mp3 player and almost everything else you connect to your computer could be wireless too? ... Not Just for Computers. ... This has led to some people sending messages from their Bluetooth PDAs to others in close range -- not an especially useful feature, but quite fun. ... Some cars, for example, now have on-board computers that will connect with a Bluetooth phone and allow you to make hands-free calls,...

Marine Electronics by Ken Jones
Autopilots The first self-steering gear was introduced in the 1920's to control model yachts but it was not until 1948 that the principle was applied to full scale yachts. Standing at the helm for lengthy periods, monitoring instruments and keeping a good look out can be very tiring. ... Battery Chargers will keep batteries fully charged thereby extending their working life. ... The Chart itself will look similar to it's paper equivalent and show depth, land mass, navigational aids such as bouys and potential dangers in the form of wrecks and obstructions.

Sony Delays PlayStation 3 by Geoff Gannon
As a result of problems related to the mass production of a key component of its Blu-ray DVD player, Sony (SNE) will delay the European launch of its next generation video game console, the PlayStation 3 (PS3). Sony will also reduce the number of PS3 units immediately available in both the U.S. ... That's a mistake – especially, because several articles mentioned the laptop battery recall, which has nothing to do with the PS3 and very little to do with Sony (it has everything to do with lithium-ion batteries irrespective of their manufacturer).

Technology Acceleration by Phil Morettini
Technology is a GOOD THING. Well, most of the time it is. I’m sure you’ve seen articles bemoaning the NEGATIVE role that technology advancement has played in our lives. I have recently joined the ranks of those doing the bemoaning. Gadgets are Great Don’t get me wrong—I’m a tech guy through and... There is a big market being created that while not completely ignored, is underserved. ... Soccer moms don’t glare at you menacingly while doing while cutting you off like the guys in the BMW 3 series will, but the effect is just the same.

High Tech Post by Peter Koch
INTRODUCTION Retriever Communications was founded in 1996 with the sole mission being the development of a Mobile Application Service to be delivered on hand held, laptop computers and smart phones, over public mobile telecommunications.Since then, Retriever has established itself successfully... The device hardware must be fit the application for which it is to be used, in this case ruggedised construction, high performance for processing many parcels at once, operate for long times on a single battery charge and be ergonomically designed for a worker to carry it with them each day.