[itbuff] FW: Technology News Dispatch 06/12/00
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- Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 21:27:20 +0530
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Wednesday, December 06, 2000
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--> TODAY'S TOP NEWS STORIES: The tech news you need to know
1. Beyond WAP--Net on mobiles
2. Companies showcase gadgets, software for online safety
3. Intel eyes desi IT firms
--> ALSO IN THE NEWS:
4. Nokia bumps up forecast for spread of cell phones
5. What do Rich techies do--Hit the sack early
6. Trekkie game players to use cell phones as "communicators"
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TODAY'S TOP STORIES: Tech News First. . .every day
1. Beyond WAP--Net on mobiles
After WAP Access on non-WAP phones, now its packet-based data access on
legacy mobile phones.
US-based Convergelabs is developing a technology which will enable a
GPRS-like access on non-WAP, non-GPRS mobile phones.
http://India.CNET.com/r.asp?URL=/news/2000/12/06/20001206aa.html&SRC=nlnd200
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2. Companies showcase gadgets, software for online safety
A handful of software companies are ringing online privacy bells, urging
consumers to give themselves the gift of Internet anonymity before
venturing online to shop. Privacy companies were out in force showcasing
wares that included self-destructing email, pseudonym makers and data
scramblers to protect credit card information.
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3. Intel eyes desi IT firms
Intel has plans to acquire IT product development firms in India to
strengthen its presence across various business segments. The company's
commitment to India is growing both for services and business activity
including strategic investments and prospective acquisitions.
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ALSO IN THE NEWS
4. Nokia bumps up forecast for spread of cell phones
Nokia predicts that 1 billion people, or 16 percent of the world
population, will have mobile phones in the first half of 2002--six months
sooner than its previous forecast. Currently, about 700 million people
worldwide have cell phones.
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5. What do Rich techies do--Hit the sack early
Ever wonder what the haves like to have? When it come to quality tube time,
top Indian professionals enjoy watching the news on television most,
followed by entertainment in Hindi and other regional languages,
entertainment in English, sports and music.
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6. Trekkie game players to use cell phones as "communicators"
In an attempt to create a cult following like those enjoyed by some popular
video games, the publishers of "Star Trek Deep Space Nine: the Fallen"
announced Tuesday that gamers can sign up to receive clues and cheat codes
in text messages via their cell phones.
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INDIA:
India to surpass world average in hard disk demand: IDC
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NASSCOM 2001 to focus on e-governance
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VSNL Net access sputters as Teleglobe link acts up
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INTERNATIONAL:
China to tighten Web regulation
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Counterfeit HP products seized in the Philippines
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Toshiba on the fence about Transmeta's chips
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Compaq offers wireless modules for notebooks
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Coca-Cola considers more Net advertising
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