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Mobile Market Stymies Google?

Yahoo and Microsoft have both made advancements in the "mobile" market recently, but Google was nowhere to be seen. This has left some observers feeling a little baffled, and one even asked, "Is Google flubbing mobile search?"

Yahoo, Linksys Put Out "Cool" New Phone

Linksys and Yahoo have partnered to create a new must-have for fans of Yahoo Messenger. The Linksys Dual-Mode Cordless Phone for Yahoo! Messenger with Voice (CIT310), which could really use a shorter name, is now available. Initial reviews are fairly positive.

Cool New Features in Skype Beta

Skype launched a new beta (version 2.5.0.72) today of its software for Windows that has some pretty neat new features.

Easy Skype phone

One of the first things I did upon my return to Amsterdam today was install a very cool gadget I bought in CompUSA on Saturday - a Linksys Skype phone.

Yahoo! Teams With Linksys For Wireless Audio

Yahoo and Linksys have integrated the Yahoo! Music Engine and a new wireless router to allow streaming audio from PC to the home stereo system and other audio devices.

New Mobile Router from Vodafone, Linksys and Cisco

Vodafone, Linksys and Cisco Systems have launched the new 3G/UMTS Router tuesday, which provides mobile data connectivity at high speeds.

Linksys Likes Danish Kiss

Cisco's Linksys division will acquire Denmark-based KiSS Technology for $61 million USD in cash and stock.

Cisco and Linksys Announce Linksys to Cisco Trade-Up Program

New and Existing Linksys Customers Get Cash Back When Migrating to Cisco Routing, Switching and Wireless Solutions.

SonicWall Firewall Provides Content Filtering for Networks

Recently, I was asked to help a school install Internet access for the classroom Macs. They already had an Ethernet network installed. I recommended DirecTVDSL (formerly Telocity) as the provider and ordered their DSL service. One advantage of their service over some cable and DSL providers is the provision of a fixed IP address. So if the school wanted to host their own website, it would be possible. Service was connected in less than 2 weeks. [Update: In December 2002 DirecTV DSL announced they would cease operations, at this time Bellsouth looks like the preferred replacement vendor].

Cisco Acquisition Not Expected to Change Linksys Marketing

Cisco yesterday announced an agreement to acquire Linksys, the leading provider of home networking products. But, company officials suggest, there's not likely to be any great change in Linksys' successful marketing and branding strategy. According to the agreement, Cisco will issue approximately $500 million in stock to acquire Linksys.