Vidicraft unveils Vidi-View wireless TV relay device
Vidicraft introduces Vidi-View a wireless TV relay unit that streams picture and sound up to 120 feet to any room installation takes about five minutes and the device retails at 149.95 Iit enables watching two programs in different rooms such as a ballgame in the den and a video in the living room Steve Johnson Vidicraft president notes the example and provides contact details for Widicraft in Beaverton Oregon for more information
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Intel chips promise cheaper video on personal computers
Intel unveils chips intended to slash video capability costs for PCs enabling editing and storage of moving images. The company claims the new tech halves the price compared with IBM Intel video systems that run about $2,000 above a standard PC.
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Gold Ribbon unveils two new AV workstation products
Gold Ribbon Sound Cinema Inc of Iowa City led by Tom Simon launches the CommandCart a portable cart designed to integrate small computers with laser disc players VCRs and other equipment made with Waterloo Industries. A second product the HD90 Audio Processor accepts six audio or video inputs.
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Week Ahead in Business and Economic Events
The coming week features Senate Ethics Committee hearings on the Keating Five. Commerce and Agriculture departments release October and November data including balance of payments durable goods orders personal income and leading indicators. Appeals court in New York hears Leona Helmsley case as Conference Board posts November consumer confidence. Area meetings include Women Unlimited at the Bonanza Restaurant with Marty Gray speaking.
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Insurance ethics program heads Cedar Rapids area
The Cedar Rapids Chapter of CLU and CHFC the Cedar Valley Chapter of CPCU and Insurance Associates of Cedar Rapids Inc host an education session on ethical issues in insurance and finance. It runs 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m at Collins Plaza Hotel Cedar Rapids with reservations due by Nov 28 to Greg Dunn.
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Eavesdropping on car phone calls raises privacy concerns
Gazette reports on police scanners capturing cellular conversations in Baltimore. Developers warn listeners may hear personal matters and sensitive business chatter as 800 to 956 megahertz frequencies spread. Experts note laws prohibit intentional eavesdropping and penalties exist, while practical enforcement remains limited.
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Future computers will recognize handwriting and voice
Las Vegas AP reports experts at Comdex predict 1995 style personal computers will read handwriting and voice, display 3-D crystal images on slim screens, and stay connected via built in cellular or radio links. They will be smaller, lighter, highly portable, and travel like an appointment book.
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