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Earlier last year, it looked like the SIG and UWB supporters were looking for ways to join the technologies together for various applications, and things seemed to point to something of substance was going to occur sometime this year. The SIG says it is currently studying how UWB and Bluetooth can co-exist, especially in power consumption and mobile devices.

With the various UWB spec groups now going off in different directions, it'll be interesting to see if one of them will strike an agreement with the SIG or the Bluetooth group will look to play every hand possible and work with all of them.

Nokia might be slightly overreaching with their prediction, only because WiFi is still so scorching hot that the consumer market may be preoccupied with connecting at hotspots or their citywide network. Nevertheless, Bluetooth has become virtually a ubiquitous technology, and it has become pretty much a standard in most new cellphones anyway.

The service is launching 435 commercial-free radio channels, including a wide variety of music genres. (There's even one channel called "Sex, Drugs, & Rock 'N' Roll.) In addition, subscribers can purchase optional Bluetooth accessories to extend iRadio to their virtually any car stereo system.

Again, it's debatable as to whether or not music-enabled cellphones will succeed in the marketplace over the long haul, but give the wireless providers props for trying, if anything else.

The solution is designed to give IT managers the ability to control which users can connect which peripheral devices across all communication ports. It also is compliant with recent legislation, such as Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA, that were enacted to creat tougher new data privacy standards and accountability and also mentions the need to control removable storage media.

In other words folks, the SIG is doing everything possible to get their member companies to link up with other wireless manufacturers so that Bluetooth doesn't grow "stale" and become obsolete in a few years.

According to the SIG, here is where they think Bluetooth can parther with the aforementioned wireless technologies:

• For WiFi, the potential for collaboration would include home gateways and media centers.

• For NFC, a possible collaboration may involve device pairing, such as the identification process between two Bluetooth-enabled products when they first connect.

• For UWB, it would involve usage scenarios requiring higher data throughput. Remember that supporters of UWB and the SIG announced their intentions to work together earlier this year, and the SIG has its UWB Market Requirement Document completed with resulting spec expected to be introduced in 2007.

It's a smart move by the SIG. 2004 was a huge year for Bluetooth, and it's become so ubiquitous that virtually every new mobile phone has it embedded within it. There's nothing wrong in looking for new ways to get Bluetooth into the forefront. Whether there will be compatibility between these various wireless technologies remains to be seen.

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With this will come the realization that lower-cost cellphones will not have all the full-blodded features that the top-of-the-line smartphones have, but there is a large group of existing and potential cellphone users throughout the world who would happily settle for a handset that will reliably allow them to just make and receive calls. (Contrary to what some may think, many people just want to use their cellphones to talk, and nothing else. Hard to believe, I know, but it's the truth!)

According to one industry association, there are about 3.5 billion people worldwide that live in coverage areas that can't afford a cellphone.As a result, manufacturers are saying they will be able to produce "basic" phones at a lower cost to them which will translate into lower costs for consumers. Companies such as Infineon, Motorola, and Philips have stated they are looking to place the key functions of a mobile phone embedded into a single chipset at a cost to them of about $5.

The threats are classified in two ways:

• Vulnerabilities-defined as a piece of a system or protocol that can be exploited to use the system in manner other than it was designed for. Examples include an unauthorized entity to pose as an authorized entity or information from authorized entities to be intercepted by or disclosed to an unauthorized entity

• Exploits-a technique, such as a program, piece of code, set of steps, or hardware device, which takes advantage of one or more vulnerabilities.

Electronic Design devotes some ink to what makes the RAZR phone so special, so if you're a technophile and really want to get the "guts" of the device, this is as good a place as any to start.

HDBeat’s Matt Burns questions if extended warranties are worth the money, Richard Lawler wonders what the Cisco purchase of Scientific Atlanta means for HDTV, and Kevin C. Tofel helps you build an HDTV Media Center PC.

The Wireless Weblog’s Michael Sciannamea reviews the controversial new book on RFID technology, Spychips. Plus, He says a successful return of the AT&T Wireless brand means erasing the memories of their “bad old days” and mobile gambling is set to become a multibillion dollar business.

Luxist’s Trey Evans tells us why we are really going to want the 2007 S-Class Mercedes and win yourself a $250 gift certificate with Luxist’s Hey Big Spender contest. Plus, Cartier at Costco? Rick Reed finds out that the megastore sells more than a lifetime supply of canned peas.

The Design Weblog’s David Chartier shows you how you can shape the world and DC doesn’t get the new AIM logo while mulling over at&t’s new branding.

The Blogging Baby team kicks off the holidays with their First Day of Christmas Shopping Guide, along with a list of presents that are either too annoying or too expensive to find their way under your tree. In other news, James Griffioen asks whether you should ever take babies to the movies.

Cinematical’s Karina Longworth ponders the motivation behind the MPAA/BitTorrent deal and uncovers George Lucas’ opinions on piracy, iTunes and the future of movie distribution. Plus, Jette Kernion names seven British actors who should be hired by the Harry Potter franchise.

The Digital Photography Weblog’s Andrew Barrow starts a great discussion on 3 different Photo-Sharing sites and Jay Savage announces that the blog is looking for new team members and also selects a stunning candid picture for one of the Digital Photo of the Day.

TVSquad’s Bob Sassone and Anna Johns break the bad news: Alias and Threshold are officially canceled, Joel Keller gives his list of the five best Thanksgiving episodes on TV, and Deidre Woollard asks: Are people still watching Invasion?

Divester’s Willy Volk shares the story of a surfing shark; explains that the Georgia Aquarium wants to start breeding whale sharks; and reveals that China has its own Loch Ness monster.

Download Squad’s Marc Perton celebrates the 20th anniversary of Windows with 20 little-known facts about Windows 1.0, Nitin Badjatia talks turkey, with 10 tips to fix your mom’s PC this holiday weekend, and Jason Clarke reveals Ghostzilla — the (almost) invisible browser.

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The Design blog’s DC wants you to rename the Design blog (and win a prize!), thinks the 2008 Olympic mascots are out to get us, and points you to New York’s finest… Subway Art.

Divester’s Willy Volk explains why a South African cop was attacked by a ragged tooth shark, what happens in China when a diver is bitten by a shark, and - on a lighter note - reviews Key West’s Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society Museum.

HDBeat’s Richard Lawler celebrates HDTV CableCard support for Windows Media Center, Matt Burns has a new HDTV buyers guide, just in time for that new Xbox 360, and Kevin C. Tofel wants you to win the new Logitech Harmony 360 Universal Remote.

TUAW’s Damien Barrett tells you how to sell a used Mac, David Chartier asks what you’d like to see done differently in Safari, and the majority percentage of the TUAW bloggers gathered this weekend in New York for a silly meet the bloggers video podcast.

BBHub’s Russell Shaw scoops the Blogosphere on reporting that the much-anticipated debut of the Cingular BlackBerry 8700c is going to be delayed a bit, writes about the eBay BlackBerry auction that was pulled at the last minute when it got too pricey and dicey, and tells you about a product you can use to read your Google Mail on your BlackBerry.

Slashfood’s Sarah J. Gim shows us an East-Indian-style Thanksgiving dinner, Andrew Barrow finds out what the wine bloggers are up to, and Nick Vagnoni wonders who gets the last bite and why.

Luxist’s Deidre Woollard checks out a California island for sale for under $3 million. Plus, your iPod may not last for ever but your iPod dock can, Jordan Running discovers the stone solution. And, the guns are fake and there’s no ejector seat anymore but Deidre Woollard still thinks the James Bond car is pretty cool.

DVGuru’s Zadi Diaz explores the art of making fake blood for your next movie, Mike Burgoyne takes a look at Avid’s free editing software, and Randall Bennett asks the question, what is your favorite media player?

Blogging Baby’s Melissa Summers wonders whether or not to paint her son’s room eye-splitting yellow, Jay Allen wonders, “is public schooling a form of social indoctrination - and homeschooling, the cure?” and Sarah Gilbert wonders how PC schools can go in seasonifying holidays, and whether seasons themselves will be the next to go.

TVSquad’s Karina Longworth asks: “Would you pay a subscription fee to keep Arrested Development in production?” Plus, Kim Voynar breaks the news to Harry Potter fans: Emma Watson isn’t in love with Dan Radcliffe and Joel Keller asks whether Lorne Michaels should start cleaning house with SNL.