NetGear Eyes Flash-OFDM Based Mobile Internet Emergence
NetGear plans a broadband modem and possible laptop card to use Flash-OFDM, a fast mobile data tech from Flarion being trialed by Nextel and others. The move could accelerate carrier deployment and pressure fixed-line rivals, with questions about price and consumer uptake.
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Tech News Ramnpup Examines Amazon Price Cuts and Expansion
The piece mocks Netflix executives after announcing price cuts and no international expansion while awaiting Amazon.com entry into online DVD rentals. It highlights Amazon’s logistics strengths and ponders who could follow as a category-killer, naming CarMax.com Peapod.com and pizza delivery.
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Online Drug Purchases Attract Few Buyers
A study shows only 4 percent of Americans buy drugs online and believe internet pills are less safe than those at a corner drugstore. The finding surprises many, who note much discussion about online pharmaceutical sales.
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IBM profits rise as revenues grow in pensions offset
IBM reports third quarter earnings of 1.80 billion dollars or 1.06 a share, up slightly from 1.79 billion or 1.02 a share a year earlier. Excluding a 320 million pension-related charge, earnings reach 2.0 billion dollars or 1.17 per share, with revenue gains across most segments including Russia and China.
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Vonage tests 9 1 1 routing for VOIP calls
Vonage has developed technology to route 9 1 1 correctly for VOIP users who can keep numbers unrelated to their location. Rhode Island has adopted the system, and users must notify providers when they move so Intrado in Colorado can update the national emergency network. A future test is planned in King County Washington.
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Ford expands Sirius offerings across more vehicles
Ford Motor Co said it will add Sirius Satellite Radio as a dealer installed option in four additional models by year end and target up to 20 vehicle lines for factory installation for 2006 and 2007. The feature already appears on nine models and will reach the Ford Escape Crown Victoria Grand Marquis and Mariner in coming months.
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Ads Move Into Games Boosting In-Game Placements
San Jose report on rising product placements in video games led by Best Buy Cin gular Wireless Old Spice and Burger King. Ads in games can be updated online and are growing as TV viewership declines among 18 to 34 year olds. Global game ad revenues expected to leap from 200 million today to 1 billion by 2008 with Chrysler boosting in game branding.
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