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ConsumerWatch: A Simple Step To Secure Your Privacy
Google’s admission that its Street View mapping project violated people’s privacy should serve as a wake-up call to consumers about how easily their personal information can be tapped, according to a leading computer security expert.
Federal Program To Fund Free Cell Service For California Homeless
Many California homeless people may soon get cell phones for next to nothing thanks to a federally-funded program set for approval by the Public Utilities Commission.
Governor Brown Vetoes Bill Banning Cellphone Disruption
Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have banned agencies from disrupting cellphone service without a court order.
Nokia Siemens Networks To Supply Equipment For New T-Mobile 4G LTE
T-Mobile USA says Mountain View-based Nokia Siemens Networks and Ericsson will supply the equipment for its new wireless broadband network, a project worth $4 billion.
HeatlthWatch: Remote-Controlled Chip Delivers Drug Painlessly
Implanted medicine is a hot field, aiming to help patients better stick to their meds and to deliver those drugs straight to the body part that needs them.
San Jose Hopes To Soon Feature Fastest Free WiFi In US
San Jose is beefing up its free downtown Wi-Fi network in the hopes that speeds will soon be the fastest in the U.S. San Jose was among the first large cities to implement free wireless internet access to anyone downtown in 2004. Now that network is being rebooted.
PG&E Introducing Smart Meter Opt-Out Proposal
PG&E was scheduled to submit opt-out procedures Thursday for customers who don’t want to participate in the utility’s SmartMeter program.
Silicon Valley Looking Forward To Obama Plan To Boost Broadband
President Barack Obama’s plan to nearly double the wireless spectrum available for mobile broadband and deliver high speed Internet to nearly every American within five years comes as nations in Asia have surged ahead, said one technology analyst.
Qualcomm Buys Santa Clara Wi-Fi Firm Atheros For $3.2 Billion
Qualcomm Inc. is making a $3.2 billion bet on the continuing spread of Wi-Fi-connected gadgets—think tablet computers, smart phones or even TVs—into every corner of life in the 21st century.
Verizon 4G Service To Begin In California Sunday
Verizon Wireless says its new “4G” wireless broadband network will start accepting customers on Sunday in 38 cities.


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