April 17,2004
How Adobe plans to keep beating Microsoft
Adobe Systems is on a roll these days.
Will nanotech save the world or is it mostly hype?
Nanotechnology is often mentioned as the tool that will dramatically alter the future.
Robots May Fight for the Army
Lightweight, super-strong robots will lead human soldiers into battle within 10 years -- at least according to iRobot. Go here to see iRobot's web site.
Wi-Fi on Steroids Heads for U.S.
Residents of Bozeman, Montana, will test a broadband wireless data service called iBurst that blows away existing offerings. If people like it there, the service could expand to other parts of the country.
The current issue of Business Week magazine has a forward-looking Special Report on wireless technologies.
April 13,2004
Google Challenges Microsoft Monopoly
While Linux advocates look to desktop software to challenge Microsoft's desktop championship, a new top-ranked contender is coming from a direction that's both unexpected and obvious: Google.
Gmail likely to clear U.K. privacy hurdles
Google's forthcoming e-mail service probably won't run into legal issues in Britain, as long as the company doesn't deceive customers about how their personal information will be treated.
Info about Gmail can be found here.
April 2,2004
Sun's trip into the 'hair ball'
Sun chief says a licensing deal with Microsoft will not deter the company from pushing for open standards.
March 31,2004
Apple, Adobe drifting apart
They're still partners, but the relationship between the desktop publishing pioneers is showing strains..
Wal-Mart sells PCs with Sun's Linux
Wal-Mart Stores, the world's largest retailer, has begun selling Microtel PCs that come with Sun Microsystems' version of the Linux operating system.
Search gets sketchy as engines look to get the picture
Think of it as Google meets Etch A Sketch.
Go here to visit the ImgSeek web site.
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
