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Google has also updated its Latitude location-sharing service to fix some bugs and integrate some social-networking features.

MetaGeek breaks the $100 barrier with the Wi-Spy 2.4i: The company's new USB spectrum analyzer is a revision of its entry-level model, which handles 2.4 GHz (2.400 to 2.492 GHz). A spectrum analyzer constantly samples the radio frequency environment around you; software that works with the analyzer can derive graphs, charts, and other visual and numerical representations. You use a spectrum analyzer to troubleshoot problems in wireless network, identifying interferers, or to plan networks by figuring out what's already in place and testing access points' reach when you fire them up. While Ubiquiti sells 2.4 GHz spectrum analyzers that are less expensive (the cheapest can be found for $40), I believe that MetaGeek is offering higher resolution (375 KHz instead of what looks like about 512 KHz). MetaGeek also has software support under both Mac OS X and Windows (with the free Chanelizer Lite). MetaGeek also dropped the price of its next-level-up analyzer, the Wi-Spy 2.4x, which has an

Sprint Nextel is seeking a buyer for certain of its Integrated Digital Enhanced network assets in parts of several Midwestern states.

Sen. Charles Schumer is pushing the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to get Internet service on board: Unfortunately, the numbers thrown out ($1,000 per train car) are nothing like the cost unless each train car simply had a cell gateway stapled on top. That cost would exclude installation, maintenance, bandwidth, and network operations. The railroad will issue an RFP later this year. Also, in this Newsday piece and elsewhere, Sen. Schumer seems to think that there are similar and inexpensive systems running all over the U.S. There are now a number of production systems in the U.S. (and elsewhere) on trains, but there isn't anything running on the scale of LIRR. The closest is the MTBA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority), which is either in the process of or finished with a rollout across 13 commuter lines after a successful test on a Worcester line. Other rail-Fi projects are much smaller in scale, often involving (as in Utah and elsewhere) new projects that were designed from

Twelve years after starting her recruitment career, Claire Monahan has launched her own company, Rent A Recruiter, with a notebook and BlackBerry in tow.

(Telecompaper) Virgin Media and Universal Music are to launch an unlimited digital music download subscription service. The service will enable Virgin Media broadband customer to both stream and download as many music tracks and albums as they want from Universal Music's entire catalog, for a monthly subscription fee. Downloaded music can be permanently saved and stored on any MP3 compatible device. An entry-level offer will also be available for customers who download music regularly, but may not want an unlimited service. The service is intended to launch later this year. Virgin Media is negotiating with other UK major and independent music labels and publishers to ensure it can offer a complete catalog by the time it launches. In parallel, the two companies will be working together to protect Universal Music's intellectual property and drive a material reduction in the unauthorised distribution of its repertoire across Virgin Media's network. This will involve implementing a range o

The Apple iphone 3G S goes on sale June 19, and AT T is working to reduce wait times with some tips on its Web site. AT T is also suggesting customers pre-order online, for expected delivery within a week. - Apples new iPhone 3G S goes on sale this Friday, June 19, on the AT amp;T network, but as of June 8 it has been possible to pre-order the smartphone at www.att.com/iPhone or by going into an AT amp;T retail location. ?A great option is for people to pre-order on the Web, then the device gets sh...

Every time you swipe your credit card and wait for the transaction to be approved, sensitive data including your name and account number are ferried from store to bank through computer networks, each step a potential opening for hackers.

Universal Music joins forces with Virgin Media for service allowing unlimited downloads for a monthly feeVirgin Media is to launch an unlimited music download subscription service in partnership with Universal Music, home to artists including Amy Winehouse, U2, Kanye West and Elton John.The initiative is aiming to respond to communications minister Lord Carter's expected call in tomorrow's Digital Britain report for more attractive alternatives to illegal downloading.Virgin Media's as-yet-unnamed service, which includes a deal with Universal to look at measures such as a 'temporary suspension' of internet access for illegal downloaders on the cable operator's network, will launch by the end of the year.The company, which hopes the service will bring about a 'rapid and permanent change' in music habits in the UK, is in talks with other major music labels about expanding the service ahead of its official launch.Today's announcement comes on the eve of the publication of Lord Carter's Dig