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Google Patents free Wi-Fi

More evidence has emerged that Google is getting ready to blanket the U.S. with free Wi-Fi. The search-engine giant has developed three technologies for offering wireless Internet access, and advertising, free of charge. Another article with more details from CNNNoney Source Gizmodo

NASCAR NEXTEL FanView

NASCAR is better then fast it's now wireless!

Rednecks Fans of high-speed stock racing can now keep track of the action in ways never before possible, thanks to a handheld audio-video-data scanner from Sprint. The NASCAR NEXTEL FanView has a host of exciting features, including the following:

• the race telecast
• the race radio broadcast
• up to seven in-car camera channels
• direct audio feeds from pit and driver
• audio replay
• live feed from the official timing and scoring system.

"NASCAR NEXTEL FanView offers an authentic and unprecedented next level of access that has never before been made available at a sporting event," said Dick Glover, vice president of broadcasting and new media for NASCAR Digital Entertainment.

FanView will be available for rent during the events of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Prices will be US$50 a day or US$70 a weekend. The nearly yearlong series starts at Daytona on February 19. Source Business Wire and MobileMag

The Bling Bluetooth Headset

The Pink Diamante Bluetooth Headset. Designed with taste and discretion is the ideal fashion accessory for that perfect woman in your life. Five hours talk time, Li-ion battery and up to 200 hours standby. And baby, with this on her ear she will *definitely* be standing by.

Features:
Bluetooth Version 1.2 Compliant.
Bluetooth (Headset & Handsfree Profile).
One Button action
Up to 5 hours talk time
Upto 200 hours standby
Weighs just 12.7g
Enhanced Highest Quality Audio.
Pairs with up to 8 phones / devices.
Li-ion battery and charger included.

Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth car kit

Parrot's 3400LS-GPS is always on and constantly sends the vehicle's position to your Smartphone or PDA. It's compatible with most navigation software, including Navigon, Route 66, Tom Tom and Viamichelin. Audio directions are transmitted through the vehicle's speakers.

Meanwhile, the easy-to-read color screen displays your phonebook information, and provides caller ID by number, name and even photo when images are entered into your phonebook. Photos can be used as wallpaper, and personalized features of your mobile phone, such as ringtones, can be synchronized. Once the 3400 LS-GPS is installed, simply position your Smartphone or PDA in its cradle, start the engine and you're connected instantly and wirelessly. You can make calls, take calls and access the phone book through voice recognition and voice activation features that allow you to keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes focused on the road, while being able to glance easily at your GPS screen.

"Parrot has taken Bluetooth one step further with a color LCD that integrates a GPS transmitter and receiver while providing photo caller-ID. The GPS features are easy to see and hear," said Christophe Dissaux, executive vice president of Parrot, Inc.

Parrot's 3400 LS-GPS benefits and features include:

• Compatibility with the vast majority Bluetooth-enabled phones, Smartphones and PDAs
• Compatibility with most navigation software including Navigon, Route 66, Tom Tom and Viamichelin
• Built-in GPS antenna
• Display of GPS monitoring messages
• Adjustable, high resolution, high contrast LCD with color display of phonebook and call list
• Caller ID with 'send' and 'store' photo identification option
• Voice recognition speed dialing up to 150 names
• Use of car stereo speakers for maximum audio quality
• Ease of installation and use
• Available in seven languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, and Portuguese.)

[Source Engadget]

SIGMA HDTV 5 USB v1

SIGMACOM HDTV 5 USB Tuner: How cool is this? You can now pick-up over-the-air high definition TV broadcast reception straight to your laptop or desktop by plugging this little tuner to your USB.

The site doesn’t make it clear what software is comes packed with, but apparently it does provide you with a remote, and access to a programming guide.

Features:
- Over-the-air high definition TV broadcast reception
- 5th generation VSB demodulator implemented
- Time-shift function for live broadcasts
- Dolby digital surround sound
- Plug and play thru USB2.0 port
- Ideal solution for viewing HDTV shows with laptops
- iEPG(Internet Electronics Program Guide) support
- Auto power off mode support
- Convenient remote control