Top 10: Obama wins, e-voting questions, WPA crack
Senator Barack Obama was elected the first African-American president of the U.S. While Obama huddled with advisers to talk about the economy and other policy issues, we began to focus on what his election is likely to mean for IT. And the aftermath of Election Day also brought questions about what it will take to further reduce electronic-voting problems that cropped up yet again. There also was plenty of IT news unrelated to the election, including word that researchers have developed a way to partially crack the WPA encryption standard used on many wireless networks.
My tech-related wishes for the Obama administration
The new national administration in January will have the opportunity to set the direction on many fronts. Here are the top 10 technology-related areas where I think a new direction is needed.
Dell to offer 'white space' connectivity in laptops
Dell will add a new wireless option to future laptops by installing radio chips that provide connectivity over the unused television spectrum known as white spaces.
Four Reasons Why You Should Care About White Space
When the television broadcast spectrum turns digital in February, a massive amount of unused "white space" will open up, making way for a multitude of new opportunities for consumers and manufacturers.
Win an Amazon Kindle!
This month's giveaway gadget - Amazon's Kindle - will keep you entertained on the long trip home to visit family and friends over the holidays. Enter the drawing now!
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