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Week of October 31, 2005
MON:
OpenOffice,
the free office suite, now includes a database program
TUE:
A
Japanese firm creates a shape-changing inflatable robot
WED:
Instant
TV for Notebooks creates a laptop TiVo
THU:
FreeForAll.org
matches those who have stuff to spare with those who need it
FRI:
Realtime
Landscaping provides desktop garden design
Week of October 17, 2005
MON:
Edit.com
makes it easy for small companies to maintain their own web sites
TUE:
The
Find A Human cheat sheet navigates corporate voice menus easily
WED:
Phones
that make calling easier for the disabled
THU:
The
Acura R-L includes collision-avoidance technology
FRI:
ReadyWhenUR
is a remote-control tea kettle that you control with a cell phone
Week of October
10, 2005
MON:
The
Digital Hotspotter is a divining rod for available wireless networks
TUE:
Using
surplus displays, and an old computer, Ryan Hoagland now has a home with
a view
WED:
Last
chance to get the iGesture pad, as its creator goes bankrupt
THU:
Lulu,
an online vanity press, will print your rejection letters on rolls of toilet
paper
FRI:
Oakley's
latest sunglasses double as a hands-free cell-phone headset
Week of October 3, 2005
MON:
WebMath.com
offers brush up courses for parents struggling to help their kids with
homework
TUE:
RespiSense
uses a tiny motor to stimulate breathing in infants at risk for SIDS
WED:
L3
Systems' new keyboard is less than six inches wide, and straps onto your
wrist
THU:
New
hi-tech parking meters take electronic payments, and reset themselves when
you pull out
FRI:
It's
a mouse and a trackball all in one
Week of September 26, 2005
MON:
Toshiba
develops battery-free MP3 players that run on methanol
TUE:
"Kaleidescape"
creates your own DVD jukebox
WED:
"LivingTime"
- a software package that allows you to organize a diary of your life
THU:
The
PowerSquid makes it easy to plug in bulky power supplies without blocking
outlets
FRI:
Watch
out -- a free long distance service called AdCalls puts your friends on
a telemarketing list
Week of September 19, 2005
MON:
The
Laptop Desk is a new device that’s sort of like a TV tray for your computer
TUE:
The
Air Scooter could give wings to the masses
WED:
TwinHead's
DuraBook is a ruggedized laptop designed to be lighter than military versions
THU:
ZoomInfo
is a search engine that specializes in biographical information
FRI:
Cell
Phone coverage maps: Best
- T-Mobile. Fair
- Verizon. Primitive:
Sprint
Week of September 12, 2005
MON:
AAA's
online gas price tool estimates the cost of the trip before you even hit
the highway
TUE:
The
Stress Eraser is a pager-size device designed to lead you through a series
of breathing exercises
WED:
Internet-ready
light bulbs that alert you when they burn out
THU:
Vizoo
creates holographic ads for grocery stores
FRI:
Pen-size
computers: LeapFrog's "Fly"
/ Logitech's
io2
Week of September 5, 2005
MON:
The
Swiss Institute for Artificial Intelligence proposes an IQ test for software
TUE:
Google's
Talk service is an open instant message system that will message anyone
WED:
SpyXposer
from PandaSoftware is updated daily detect spyware
THU:
Synergy2
lets you control two computers from one keyboard, regardless of operating
system
FRI:
RecoveryPC
can undo the damage from a crash, even if your computer can't boot
Week of August 29,
2005
MON:
The
Jerk-O-Meter can tell you if the party you're calling really cares about
what you're saying
TUE:
Lights
that stay on -- without battery backup -- even when the power goes off
WED:
A
scanner that recognizes the breath scents emitted by disease
THU:
FairSnipe.com
helps you take advantage of airlines' "flash" ticket sales
FRI:
Instead
of raising their hands, students can no click in
Week of August 22,
2005
MON:
Cybernet's
new software allows you to control your computer using only your face
TUE:
Replacing
office windows with artificial sunlight
WED:
SHARK
(Shorthand-Aided Rapid Keyboarding) can key in 60 words a minute without
a keyboard
THU:
Chitika
turns banner ads into personal shopping assistants
FRI:
SmartWear
launches a line of kids' pajamas with RFID locator tags sewn into them
Week of August 15,
2005
MON:
Sharp's
new monitor allows two people see different content on the same screen
at the same time
TUE:
Hitachi
introduces a mirror that doubles as a computer display
WED:
Pledge
Bank helps you get on-line support for quitting smoking, giving blood,
losing weight and other worthy goals
THU:
Home
Heartbeat uses a network of sensors to check whether or not the coffee
pot is still on
FRI:
Fontifer
allows you to create a True-Type font of your own handwriting
Week of August 8, 2005
MON:
Intel’s
hot spot finder lists more than 28,000 Internet access points throughout
the U-S
TUE:
Wide-Ray
tests a new service sends movie previews directly to Bluetooth-equipped
cell phones
WED:
The
Ion Kids system electronically monitors the whereabouts of up to four children
THU:
The
On Time/Payment Protection System forces you to make your car payments
on time
FRI:
Project
Ooz is a zoo that lets visitors control mechanical animals which interact
with real animals
Week of August 1, 2005
MON:
Boeing's
"Connexion" in-flight internet service wins praise from business travelers
TUE:
Mile-High
bloggers can now do it in-flight --
more samples
WED:
Fujitsu
demos a bendable, nearly paper-thin screen that works a lot like paper
THU:
A
Japanese ATM machine that plays like the slots
FRI:
Rick
Rashid of Microsoft Research says teaching kids about gaming can create
tomorrow's geniuses
Week of July 25, 2005
MON:
Nissan
develops a rear-view camera system that eliminates blind spots
TUE:
"Google
Earth" lets you zoom in on actual aerial photographs of cities
WED:
A
new in-car navigation system would connect to your personal address book
and daily calendar
THU:
Getting
over internet addiction
FRI:
Zenph
Studios can analyze old piano recordings and perfectly transcribe every
note
Week of July 18, 2005
MON:
Samsung
considers a technology that will allow you recall ill-advised text messages
TUE:
HumanWare
develops a portable computer with a Braille display
WED:
Finnish
researchers program camera-phones to scan bar codes of food products as
a diet aid
THU:
Sohgo
Security builds robotic guards able to recognize people 150 feet away even
at night
FRI:
The
Sunlight Desktop uses fiber optic wires to bring natural sunlight to your
workspace
Week of July 11, 2005
MON:
NEC
develops a disposable cell phone made largely out of corn
TUE:
Paymint
Inc. of Canadian lets you pay for parking space using your cell phone
WED:
Soldius'
"Maximum Solar Power Tracking" lets you recharge your batteries anywhere
you can find direct sunlight
THU:
The
Mobile Plate Hunter uses two infrared cameras mounted on a police car to
check 800 license plates an hour
FRI:
BookKey
is a browser add-on that insures you will never lose a bookmark
Week of July 4, 2005
MON:
Compro
Technology introduces a new TV tuner that plugs into your computer's USB
slot
TUE:
Dialogue's
super-small "Flybook" laptops measure 9 by 6, including keyboard
WED:
The
Health and Foodstuff Adviser is a robot that infrared beams to examine
your food
THU:
A
computer that monitors your workload to determine if you're making enough
time for your friends
FRI:
Brother
develops a super-fast ink-jet that can print three pages per second
Week of June 27, 2005
MON:
Intel
sets a 2008 goal for laptop computers that can run for 8 hours on a single
charge
TUE:
CVS/Pharmacy
is introducing disposable digital video recorders
WED:
The
Olympus always-on video display lets you check any mobile device without
actually looking at it
THU:
Japanese
university researchers develop HAL-5, a robotic suit that can give anyone
super-human strength
FRI:
Mixed
Reality Lab's human version of Pac-Man uses goggles to send you chasing
ghosts around your neighborhood
Week of June 20, 2005
MON:
The
Kinniku Mouse comes with electrodes that can give your out-of-shape muscles
a little shock
TUE:
I-O
Display's goggles make you feel as if you are watching a 76-inch TV
WED:
Delicious
Library is an application for the Apple Macintosh that can survey and file
everything you own
THU:
One
of Japan's largest karaoke parlors can send the video of any performance
to your cell phone
FRI:
MetroFreeFi.com
is an online directory of free, wireless high-speed access points
Week of
June 13, 2005
MON:
A
home control system from Eneo Labs uses cell phone text messaging
TUE:
Yahoo
tests a search engine designed to organize results by category
WED:
Plasma
and Ion Beam design a new type of speaker made of a thin plastic film
THU:
Georgia
State University studies virtual reality to treat stage fright
FRI:
Cornell
University develops a simple robot that can reproduce
Week of June 6, 2005
MON:
Roomba's
robot cousin, Scooba, not only vacuums, but washes and dries wood, tile
and linoleum floors
TUE:
MyFoodPhone
uses your camera phone to take pictures of every meal, keeping you true
to your diet
WED:
CipherTrust
develops a Zombie Meter to keep track of computer-napping viruses called
"zombies"
THU:
iHealthRecord
allows you to create your own medical file online
FRI:
Finis
announces the he SwimP3, an MP3 player for watersports
Week of May 30, 2005
MON:
First
in Asia, then here: mobile phones that double as TVs
TUE:
Panda
Software's TruPrevent technology is designed to detect new viruses without
regular updates
WED:
Omron's
office productivity system uses radio-frequency tags to track employees
THU:
Needies
-- potentially annoying successor to the Virtual Pet
FRI:
A
laptop bag that unfolds into a usable work area
Week of May 23, 2005
MON:
Google's
WebAccelerator speeds up text downloads
TUE:
A
washing machine called Your Turn forces men to help with the laundry
WED:
Flirting
via Blackberry
THU:
Surviving
PC Disasters, Mishaps, and Blunders
FRI:
A
wireless system that allows you to pet a chicken via the Internet
Week of
May 16, 2005
MON:
Surfing
the web without leaving a trace
TUE:
ITsafe
provides free information on the latest virus threats
WED:
Sonaptic
creates surround sound using only two speakers, with possible applications
to cell phones
THU:
Panasonic
says its new Oxyride batteries will keep digital cameras operating longer
FRI:
Ghost
Radar plugs into your computer’s USB port and monitors for the presence
...of ghosts
Week of May 9, 2005
MON:
A
new study suggests ubiquitous connectivity may be making us stupid
TUE:
A
new federal web site lets you compare hospitals
WED:
A
Swiss company develops a robotic jockey called "Kamel" expressly designed
for camel races
THU:
DocuSign
allows you to sign documents online quickly and securely
FRI:
YaGooHooGle.com
will search Yahoo and Google simultaneously
Week of May 2, 2005
MON:
VinoVenue
uses computer-controlled dispensing machines and pre-paid smart cards to
automate wine-tasting
TUE:
Clocky
-- the hi-tech alarm clock that plays hide and seek
WED:
The
"thinking carpet" has special sensors to detect temperature and movement
THU:
"Audio
cloud" technology will allow you to control mobile devices by gesturing
FRI:
Toshiba
develops a battery that can recharge in about one minute
Week of April 25, 2005
MON:
AffectiveMedia
develops an early-warning system for road rage by sensing the driver's
mood
TUE:
Cinecopia
-- a DVD trading service with no late fees
WED:
AOL
is launching what it calls Internet Phone Service
THU:
Microsoft’s
Tbox connects mobile phones, PDAs, laptops, and other device on the road
FRI:
PhotoLeap
shrinks e-mailed photos to a manageable size
Week of April 18, 2005
MON:
Google's
RideFinder uses global positioning technology to find the nearest cab
TUE:
TalkToAliens.com
lets you call outer space for about four dollars per minute
WED:
Dropload
is a free service that lets you share large files easily
THU:
Exinda
Networks is developing ways to bill employees for their internet use
FRI:
Microsoft
develops a photo download system for cellphones
Week of
April 11, 2005
MON:
A
new service from AOL gives parents control over teen blogs
TUE:
Microsoft
develops a new service that protects credit card numbers during on-line
transactions
WED:
PezMP3
is an MP3 player built into a Pez dispenser
THU:
IBM's
"Millipede" storage system would pack 600-thousand digital camera images
onto a postage stamp chip
FRI:
Bluetooth
technology finds a role in bovine management
Week of April 4, 2005
MON:
Microsoft's
LifeBrowser organizes files by linking them to events in your life
TUE:
Cornell
University researchers develop maps for the blind
WED:
A
University of California researcher discovers a technique for tracking
your computer's unique electronic fingerprint
THU:
A
new anti-theft cell phone requires you to photograph yourself before making
a call
FRI:
More
than 80 percent of parents surveyed say their teens are not careful enough
online. And the teens agree!
Week of
March 28, 2005
MON:
Microsoft's
experimental PhotoPie can categorize your photos and create slide shows
TUE:
I/O
Magic's surround sound headphones give you a theater experience without
bothering your neighbor
WED:
Toshiba's
Ubiquitous Viewer lets you control your home or office computer through
your mobile phone
THU:
The
Absolute Software laptop security system constantly reports its whereabouts
every time it’s online
FRI:
A
free browser plug-in called Browster builds miniature images of retrieved
pages
Week of March 21, 2005
MON:
Microsoft
develops digital wallpaper... a giant wall of computer monitors, all powered
by one machine
TUE:
A
study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project advises using more
than one search engine
WED:
The
SleepTracker is an alarm clock that senses when you've had sufficient REM
sleep
THU:
The
"Everio" from JVC combines a camcorder with a still camera
FRI:
A
prototype overcoat covered in electrostatically-charged fur automatically
shocks people who get too close
Week of March 14, 2005
MON:
Netscape
and Opera's new web browsers
help protect your identity online
TUE:
BookLocker
is a tiny portable computer drive designed to hold electronic copies of
textbook
WED:
ReturnPath
lets you take your old e-mail address with you, for a fee
THU:
How
to make good photo prints at home
FRI:
A
mannequin from Flower Robotics attempts to attract shoppers attention and
also spies on them
Week of March 7, 2005
MON:
Sprint
and Epson introduce an online service that lets you make prints from your
Sprint camera phone
TUE:
AOL
Local Search lets you search for restaurants and movie theaters based on
how close you are to them
WED:
An
SAT study service from Vocel will load 200 questions into a cell phone,
and administer a timed exam
THU:
Macrovision's
new copy-protection technology foils DVD pirates
FRI:
A
Swiss company's automated banking service has evolved into a virtual girlfriend
who will chat with you for six dollars a month
Week of
February 28, 2005
MON:
Canon's
new hi-resolution digital camera is designed for amateur astronomers
TUE:
Better
Business Bureau finds that only 11 percent of identity theft cases are
due to Internet theft
WED:
The
Virtual Laser Keyboard lets you type wherever you can find a flat surface
THU:
In
Berlin, a robot called "Outerspace" -- inspired by insects -- learns to
respond to touch
FRI:
NTT
Communications is testing a method for transmitting SMELLS by internet
Week of February 21,
2005
MON:
Your
car could soon need protection from computer viruses
TUE:
A
New York car restoration company installs MiniMacs into classic cars
WED:
Security
concerns drive some users from Microsoft's Explorer browser to Firefox
THU:
SideWinder
cranks emergency electricity into you mobile phone
FRI:
SIMpill
monitors prescription pills to control dosage
Week of February 14,
2005
MON:
Tax
prep software
TUE:
Tax
prep software
WED:
A-9's
drive-by Yellow Pages let you see a business before you visit
THU:
Cingular
Wireless brings TV on demand to your mobile phone
FRI:
Ciphire
Mail can thwart e-mail spies
Week of February 7,
2005
MON:
Google
tests a service that searches the text of selected national broadcasts
within hours of air time
TUE:
The
National Cristina Foundation puts old computers in the hands of at-risk
students or people with disabilities
WED:
MapQuest
make it easier to send driving directions and color maps to wireless phones
THU:
StreamLoad's
online storage center gives you ten gigabytes of your own space for free,
with one catch
FRI:
Hewlett
Packard files a patent for a remote control that will prevent people with
camera phones from taking your picture
Week
of January 31, 2005
MON:
Google
releases the latest version of its Picasa digital imaging software
TUE:
Samsung's
new mobile phone will eliminate the need for buttons
WED:
Postini.com
posts the latest spam stats
THU:
MIT
develops a voice mail system that can automatically prioritize messages
FRI:
Motorola
and Burton develop a new snowboard helmet that doubles as a wireless phone
Week of January 24,
2005
MON:
Yahoo
unveils its own program for finding lost files on your hard drive
TUE:
Brother
Corporation unveils a new sewing machine that can embroider digital images
directly onto your clothing
WED:
Hitachi
cuts the size of its tiniest hard drive by 20 percent, and soon your mobile
phone will have one
THU:
JVC
uses corn starch to manufacture environmentally-sensitive DVDs
FRI:
A
team of scientists in South Korea claims to have developed the world’s
smartest robot
Week of January 17, 2005
MON:
Pioneer
and Clarion unveil i-pod adapters
for the car
TUE:
A
Japanese company develops an "invisible fence" for laptop security
WED:Microsoft
unveils its Windows "anti-spyware"tool
THU:
"VisitorVille"
documents what employees do on-line
FRI:
Thanko,
Inc. develops a device that uses your computer to keep your coffee warm
Week of January 10,
2005
MON:
A
Spanish company designs a car powered by compressed air
TUE:
ClearSky
Mobile Media delivers real estate information through text messaging
WED:LA
Police test a new system to identify criminal suspects by examining only
their faces
THU:
Go's
recharging system is intended to work with almost any device
FRI:
Honda's
new robot, Asimo, can keep its balance and even run
Week of January 3,
2005
MON:A
new search engine called PubSub tracks subjects and alerts you when they're
mentioned
TUE:Pokia.com
introduces 60's-style cell phones
WED:The
ATOM SpeedPad is a backup laptop battery housed in an aluminum mouse pad
THU:Philips
new flat-screen TV includes built-in ambient light for the viewing room
FRI:
Researchers
at the University of Warwick work to develop a biodegradable cell phone
Week
of December 27, 2004
MON:The
See Anywhere, Map Anywhere system will give you access to satellite images
of Earth
TUE:Canadian
researcher figures out a way to let you move the cursor with your nose
WED:SunWize's
"portable energy system" uses a solar panel to recharge most portable electronics
THU:SanDisk's
"Photo Album" is out with a new device that lets you show off your pictures
on your TV screen
FRI:
A
new injection system uses a camera, computer and projector to help the
nurse find those elusive veins
Week of December
20, 2004
MON:Newsstand.com
creates online publications that look like the real thing
TUE:Ben
Edelman can prevent your computer from automatically loading spyware
WED:The
Swiss Army knife goes high-tech
THU:MIT's
SmartPhone monitors your phone use and dispenses career-saving advice
FRI:Texas
Instruments creates an accurate battery monitor
Week of December
13, 2004
MON:RCGroups.com
Calendar Contest: pictures from remote-control airplanes.
TUE:Computers
that do taste tests. Nizo.com
WED:Your
car may be able to help you drive more safely
THU:Google
introduces a search engine for scholars
FRI:A
screensaver that fights spam?? Lycos fignts spam with spam.
Week of December 6, 2004
Return to TOP
MON:Be
aware of this trojan horse that will cripple your cell phone
TUE:Did
the artist have help? Consider the field of art forensics.
WED:Artists
originally from robots
THU:Changing
the ring...from the caller's point of view
FRI:"Spotlighting"
the task at hand to save energy on handheld PCs
Week of
November 29, 2004
MON:Finally!
It's about time for www.livemanuals.com
TUE:Instant
Movie Make makes interesting and thus rewatchable home videos
WED:Konfabulator
for Microsoft Windows
THU:Helping
the blind to cross the street
FRI:Adesso
creates the computer for the germophobe!
Week of November 22, 2004
MON:See
pictures from space!
TUE:Keep
sensitive information secure
WED:Fix
your own Apple, without the customer service dept.
THU:A
large mobile phone, shoots video, captures still shots...
FRI:The
"black box" in your motor vehicle
Week of November 15, 2004
MON:From
VHS to DVD
TUE:Virtual
PC on your Apple Macintosh
WED:Disputing
your traffic ticket online
THU:Sunglasses
with the built-in MP3 from Oakley
FRI:Bharosa.com
resembles a combination lock to enter your passwords safely online
Week of November 8, 2004
MON:Printing
photos from your phone
TUE:Your
own system mechanic...for the computer
WED:NEC
in Japan presents an electronic translator (PDF document)
THU:Teaching
Windows via models: bikiniclassroom.com
FRI:Incredimail.com:spam-fighter!
Week of November 1, 2004
Return to TOP
MON:Newer
smarter search engines
TUE:Better
brightness from camera phones
WED:Understand
those barks!
THU:CleanMyPC
declutters the desktop and files
FRI:Grocery
stores evolve, always selling you more
Week of
October 25, 2004
MON:Disposable
cameras go digital
TUE:Google
on your desktop
WED:Spam
and spit!
THU:No
more dropped calls with the Freedom Antenna
FRI:The
virtual traffic cop pledges to improve safety on the road
Week of October 18, 2004
MON:JVC:
making high quality movies
TUE:Choice
Mail uses your personal e-mail address book to fight spam
WED:Hasards
to wireless networks and cellular phones?
THU:Retouching
those digital photos with free software: Picasa
FRI:Clutsy
search engine categorizes your search results
Week of October 11, 2004
MON:Amazon.com
comes out with their latest product: a search engine.
TUE:Preview:
Monitoring what your kids see on the computer while you are out
WED:"I'll
be out of the office": trancking employees who leave the cubicle
THU:Novii.tv:
palm pilots and televisions all controlled with one handheld
FRI:CMU
& MIT collaborate on a new lighter-than-water robot
Week of October 4, 2004
Return to TOP
MON:The
WB network previewed its new shows online
TUE:Instant
messaging through a new AT&T wireless device
WED:Sceneit.com
makes a board game for the ultimate movie buffs
THU:Don't
deprive your best friend from a cell phone: your dog
FRI:Checked
in via text message? You're flying FinnAir
Week of
September 27, 2004
with Kevin Ebi
MON:Use
your cell phone as your credit card
TUE:EcoBot
Two eats flies to generate electricity
WED:The
old Atari games can be played again without switching the cartridges
THU:Continental
Airlines and its frequent flyer miles -- see when they're redeemable online
FRI:Internet
via satellite by Starband.com
Week of September 20, 2004
with
Kevin Ebi
MON:Roboform
remembers your passwords and keeps them safe
TUE:Move
your cows without a cattle rancher: invisible fences for bovines
WED:Zcorp.com
releases the three-dimensional printer
THU:The
new Blu-Ray DVD is recyclable
FRI:Little
mice for little hands: logitech.com
Week of September 13, 2004
with
Kevin Ebi
MON:Upcoming
savings on practically essential technology... cell phones and laptops
TUE:Onstar
technology can help you in a motor vehicle crash
WED:Cooking
what you're likely to order before you order
THU:Fuji
film and its bigger, faster computer DVDs
FRI:Have
an "automatic" home
Week of September 6, 2004
with
Kevin Ebi
Return to TOP
MON:Get
up and move while playing video games
TUE:Computers
monitor for quality assurance
WED:IBM's
Veggie Vision: digital camera identifies your produce
THU:Bitmicro.com:
flash "fast" technology
FRI:Read
about Internet at the speed of light
Week of
August 30, 2004 with Kevin Ebi
MON:
Flaws
in BlueTooth technology
TUE:Could
your credit card number be searchable on line with Google?
WED:Problems
with Internet phone service
THU:Putting
your personal photos on your stamps
FRI:Continuing
the fight against spam; iHateSpam.net
Week of August 23, 2004 with
Kevin Ebi
MON:
The
iRiver PMP-100 can store up to 150 hours of video
TUE:
Tripod
Data Systems' ruggedized line of handheld computers
WED:
Turning
your iPod into a boom box
THU:
Stanford
researchers design a foolproof password-protection system
FRI:
American
Power Corporation's travel bags make computer recharging easy
Week of August 16, 2004 with
Kevin Ebi
MON:
German
company's project delivers movie theater-like surround-sound
TUE:
MP3RUN
plays your music & manages your workout
WED:
Powering
your laptop with fuel
THU:
Surf
the Internet with iRider
FRI:
Reading
online material without entering your personal information
Week of August 9, 2004 with
Kevin Ebi
MON:
Hyper-sonic
sound coming soon
TUE:
How
easy is web design?
WED:
Medical
research while you (don't) wait
THU:
Stopzilla
blocks most pop-up ads
FRI:
Read
about the hotel room that is a vacation in itself.
Week of August
2, 2004 with Kevin Ebi
Return to
TOP
MON:
E-mail
no longer secret
TUE:
Maps
as they should be viewed
WED:
"Bill
Me Later" feature used by online merchants
THU:
Get
your files back with File Rescue
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Week
of July 26, 2004 with
Kevin Ebi
MON:.
.TiVo-style
video on any computer
TUE:...WiFi
seeker makes it easy to find wireless internet service
WED:...On
line banks improve their services
THU:....Americans
are still confused by tech terms
FRI:....VoxProxy
adds animated effects to presentations
Week
of July 19, 2004 with
Kevin Ebi
MON:..The
cops use TiVo-style technology to catch crooks
TUE:...nTracker
from SyNET allows stolen computers to secretly phone home
WED:...Most
business make poor use of on line customer communication
THU:....University
of Washington researchers investigate the use of virtual reality to ease
pain
FRI:....Cell
phone manufacturers investigate solar power
Week
of July 12, 2004
MON:..Adidas
develops a computer-controlled running shoe
TUE:..."Ben's
Game" -- a free video game that helps kids cope with cancer
WED:...Should
you use a non-Microsoft browser to protect against worm attacks?
THU:....Automating
the on line auction process
FRI:....Samsung's
v450 phone doubles as a de-facto Game Boy
Week
of July 5, 2004
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MON:..Localizing
internet ads
TUE:...Kodak's
new digital print kiosks
WED:..."War
drivers" check digital security
THU:....Sun's
Project Looking Glass is a 3-D operating system
FRI:....The
excuse and alibi club
Week
of June 28, 2004
MON:..Sender
ID could end e-mail anonymity
TUE:...The
Cyber Angel locates stolen laptops
WED:...BringYourPet.com
helps find pet-friendly accommodations
THU:....The
Cabir virus is a computer worm that targets certain cell phones
FRI:....The
AAA launches AAAmaps.com
Week
of June 21, 2004
MON:..Memorex
introduces high-capacity double-layer DVDs
TUE:...Research
shows doctors slowly moving on-line
WED:...MIT
scientists make an energy-producing cell out of spinach
THU:....MailFrontier
issues another "phishing" warning
FRI:....GE's
new Entry Scan can quickly test for explosive residue at airport checkpoints
Week of June
14, 2004
MON:..The
E-Frame from Pacific Digital is a wireless digital picture display
TUE:...AccreditCheck
can tell whether your college degree is legit
WED:...www.snipnsend.com
turns CD excerpts into ring tones
THU:....BigString.com
adds unprintable e-mail
FRI:....GoodCharacter.com
-- a web site designed to help teachers discuss the elements of good character
Week
of June 7, 2004
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MON:...MP3
Pro packs more audio in less space
TUE:...VoiceSignal's
PC Link lets a cell phone recognize spoken contact names
WED:...Essential
Security Software lets you control sent e-mail
THU:....Brandeis
introduces the on-line spelling bee at spellbee.org
FRI:....Preserving
Antique records
Week
of May 31, 2004
MON:...The
Eye Q system will allow intelligent cruise control
TUE:...The
Visikey keyboard has letters you can actually see
WED:...Janome's
Memory Craft 300E does computerized embroidery
THU:....Newsweek
covers cool new phones
FRI:....Startcop's
Mobile wallet
Week
of May 24, 2004
MON:...The
Linksys Media Link gets music from your computer to your stereo
TUE:...Replay
Music is a streaming recorder that creates separate music tracks
WED:...BlogPulse.com
lists and ranks blog sites
THU:....Infuzer
automatically enters information into your scheduler
FRI:....Young
computer users still defy copyright law
Week
of May 17, 2004
MON:...eFax
starts charging for free fax accounts
TUE:...Radio
Shack will sell broadband telephony equipment for toll-free calls
WED:...On-line
help writing ads for the personals
THU:....Danger,
Inc. updates its "hiptop" Wireless Solution
FRI:....Microsoft
plans built-in spyware protection in XP
Week
of May 10, 2004
MON:...iBIZ
introduces its laser virtual keyboard
TUE:...The
Sasser virus plants a program called avserve.exe
WED:...Bluesnarfing
and Bluejacking may haunt cell phones and PDAs
THU:....Text
Monkey cleans up forwarded e-mail
FRI:....TwinGalaxies.com
plans the Athens of video gaming
Week of May 3, 2004
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MON:...Microsoft's
Universal Pen
TUE:...InPhase
Technologies unveils bottomless holographic data storage
WED:...VerifiedVoting.org
claims a victory over touch screen voting machines
THU:....The
Calorie Cruncher looks up the content of fast foods. BodyBuilding.com
has a free calorie index
FRI:....The
Websense Web@Work survey finds a large number of computers infected with
spyware
Week of April
26, 2004
MON:...Robosapien
- a recreational robot
TUE:...TNO
invents a motion sensor to warn of impending car-sickness
WED:...Holosonics
prepares to roll out Directional Sound -- private audio without headphones
THU:....ReCellular
is ready to recycle and re-use old cell phones
FRI:....Active
Recognition Technologies checks on license plates with V-Metrics
Week of April 19, 2004
MON:...The
Business Software Alliance tries to change the morals of young software
pirates
TUE:...Verified
Voting.org campaigns for paper ballots
WED:...Sanyo's
PM-8200 camera phone
THU:....Zip
Vision is an electronic ink display device using technology from Gyricon.
FRI:....E-ViEWS
develops an intersection warning system for emergency vehicles
Week of April 12, 2004
MON:...Digital
processing from FotoNation removes red-eye INSIDE the camera
TUE:...The
Political Machine -- a strategy game based on real election stats
WED:...Gurunet
is a Google alternative billed as an "answer" engine
THU:....The
"Dig-E-Player" provides video on demand for airline passengers
FRI:....The
Lane Departure Warning System from Iteris
Week of April
5, 2004
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MON:...The
University of San Francisco sets up a flash mob supercomputer made up of
laptops
TUE:...Fundrace.org
lets you look up political donors by zip code
WED:...Shell's
Home Genie provides home control and monitoring from a web page
THU:....Blue
Fire Security advises to watch for cell phone infections
FRI:....Aha-Soft
releases its ArtIcons Pro icon designer
Week of March
29, 2004
MON:...Motorola's
Integrated Hands-Free Car Phone means you never interrupt a call
TUE:...New
internet audio compression schemes; MP3 Pro Demo
WED:...Nielsen's
survey on politically-active web users
THU:....ToneSession
from Waymobile.com turns your phone into a ring tone composer
FRI:....Garmin
releases GPS mapping software for sports fishing
Week of March
22, 2004
MON:...The
Dymo Desktop label writer makes labels a snap
TUE:...Apple's
iTunes reaches another milestone
WED:...Weaknees.com
sells souped-up, high-storage TiVos
THU:....BigString.com
is an e-mail service that lets you retrieve e-mails even AFTER they've
been sent
FRI:....Watch
out for "phishing": forward bogus e-mails seeking personal information
to alert@aba.com
Week of March 15, 2004
MON:...Flat-rate
phone calling using Packet8
TUE:...The
Scripps Clinic designs an electronic knee
WED:...The
WiFi detector attaches to a keychain
THU:....New
poll figures show college students spend lots of time on-line
FRI:....VacationDesigner.com
helps fill your vacation schedule
Week of March 8, 2004
MON:...The
DH1 Digital Hub from OMwave plays any media
TUE:...Everyone.net
fights spam for $3 a month
WED:...Subject
of listener critique: PhotoVu's
hi-end digital picture frames
THU:....E-narratives
software writes sports items automatically
FRI:....TiVo
approaches 1.5 million subscribers
Week of March 1, 2004
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MON:...Emuzed.com
provides short-form music videos on your cell phone
TUE:...How
to shop for broadband service: CNET's comparison chart
WED:...Casio
says the Exilim EX-Z40 won't suck the batteries dry like other digital
cameras
THU:....Eye
Toy: Groove gives kids (and adults) a reason to exercise
FRI:....Authentidate.com
integrates Electronic Postmarks into MS Word
Week of
February 23, 2004
MON:...The
Argus 1700 series: digital cameras under $50
TUE:...The
always-connected FlipStart hand-held from Vulcan
WED:...Dialog
Clarity Technology makes the home theater dialogue track easier to hear
THU:....MobilEye
Vision Technologies brings image recognition to automobiles
FRI:....Cleverpower.com
markets a whisper quiet power supply for PCs
Week of February
16, 2004
MON:...Drivesavers.com
has a crisis counselor for customers who've lost their data
TUE:...Luminous
Parrot's "Dream In Pictures" photo software in beta testing
WED:...LeapFrog
puts academic games into a handheld computer
THU:....PhotoVu
sells hi-end digital picture frames using WiFi connections
FRI:....Award-winning
medical sites: www.medlineplus.gov,
www.mayoclinic.com
Week of February
9, 2004
MON:...Postini.com
sees little effect from the anti-spam act
TUE:...NASA's
long-distance computer re-boot
WED:...RSS
creates your own desktop wire service
THU:....Delenda
is a utility that automatically deletes expired files
FRI:....Rapsheets.com
finds out who's been naughty
Week of February
2, 2004
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MON:...ParkingTicket.com
helps you fight parking tickets on line
TUE:...Pop
Up Defender kills pop-up swarms - download page
WED:...MyDoom
virus dooms America to more e-mail hell
THU:....OpenAuto.com
has the used car find YOU
FRI:....The
MacNTouch Keyboard (for the Mac G4) senses hand gestures
Week of
January 26, 2004
MON:...Gadget
Diary -- drugstore thumb drive (Computer Essentials, 32 MB, Walgreen's)
TUE:...Pop-Up
ads start to play rough, thanks to Popstitial technology
WED:...Unicast
punctuates your surfing with full-motion video
THU:....Evil
doers use an Explorer flaw to get your account number
FRI:....Recharge
your cell phone anywhere with the Sidewinder
Week of January
19, 2004
MON:...Audiotrieve
survey finds spam levels unaffected by new law
TUE:...The
Dex Online Pages aren't what we've come to expect in a search service
WED:...Gadget
Diary: the Extreme 3 PDA by Royal, addresses on the cheap
THU:....Labels
on the Internet from Labels
Anywhere and Avery
FRI:....Smart
Music provides computerized backup accompaniment for student musicians
Week of January 12, 2004
MON:...The
EPSON P-1000 displays digital photos
TUE:...i-O
display systems releases the palm-sized Riviera DVR
WED:...Gateway
supplies thousands of flat screens to the Wynn Las Vegas resort
THU:....Corrupted
files -- send your horror stories to dave @ chiptalk.com
FRI:...Camera
phones with flash from Audiovox
Week of January
5, 2004
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MON:...Easy
Uninstall cleans up unused files
TUE:...N-liter
lets you scribble notes on web pages
WED:...The
Religion Selector can help you figure out what you believe in
THU:....Alpine
Electronics HDA-5460 Media Player
FRI:...D-Link's
wireless video phone uses your TV to let you see callers
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