May 24, 2004
Useit.Com: Thirty Years With Computers.
For the field in general, it's worth remembering the downsides to centralized computing. We must take steps to keep users in control as we grow the power of the network. It's essential that we keep a strong front end to balance out improved back-end features.
EE Times: Humble cell morphs into device for all seasons.
Some received radio and TV broadcasts; some played music, videos and games. Others functioned as electronic money or personal identification systems, with the help of wireless ICs; still others accessed the Internet to remotely control home robots.
News.Com: Flash memory makers slash prices.
Although new technologies typically become cheaper as increasing sales maximize production efficiencies, analysts said the particularly sharp drop in flash prices is partly a strategic move by Samsung and Toshiba to protect their business.
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