News
Rolling Stone Article: Inside Second Life
Solid overview of Second Life, its history, economy, impact, politics, and some challenges. Includes a traditionally in-depth Rolling Stone story on Linden Labs founder Philip Rosedale and many statistics and name dropping of brands already set up in the virtual world.
LA Times Article: Public Wi-Fi Security
Showing an example of just how much personal data floats through the air while using a public hotspot, this article demonstrates how wireless "sniffer" software can be used by someone to snoop on private lives at a Starbucks T-Mobile hotspot.
Business Week Special Report : The Coming Virtual World
In-depth reporting from BW explores how businesses are delving into virtual 3D environments to conduct business, hold meetings, interact with customers, and reach new heights.
Press Release : BongoBeat Record Label Sells Music in Virtual World Second Life
Selling MP3 music files direct from Second Life for virtual currency, Bongo Beat offers tracks from their entire catalog of 32 albums. That's over 400 songs. You can visit the store by entering Second Life and teleporting to Aroha Island.
Popular Science Article : Building a Cellular Cantenna
Boost your wireless connection with this Do It Yourself project.
Popular Science Article : Stop Dropped Calls
Extend the range of your cellphone with a mobile phone amplifier.
VOIP News : Spectrum Analyzer Hunts Wireless VOIP Interference
Review of the Cognio Spectrum Analyzer and how it helps you "see" the wireless waves.