» Microsoft demos Craig Mundie's Chinese-speaking virtual avatar
Craig Mundie, Microsoft's chief research and strategy officer, doesn't speak Chinese. But on Tuesday he did, via a life-like virtual avatar shown at the company's offices in Beijing that can simulate his voice and speak in other languages. "What was spoken in Mandarin today I never recorded," he said after seeing the demonstration. "But it is my voice. They have a computer model of my voice box."

» Extreme's Wi-Fi wallplates speed 802.11n expansion, performance
A Wi-Fi wallplate from Extreme Networks promises a simple way to expand 802.11n deployments, with plenty of power to reach battery-operated wireless tablets and smartphones.

» Nefsis Web-Based Video Conferencing Cloud Eliminates the Cost and Complexity of Integrating Desktop Gateway and Collaboration Servers

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online services innovator Nefsis® announced today that its video conferencing cloud for business "virtualizes" multipoint video control units (MCUs), desktop gateways, and collaboration servers – effectively eliminating these...

» Hurricane Irene Electrical Safety Guidelines, Disaster Response from Electrical Contractors
Post-disaster is an incredibly dangerous time, often just as dangerous as the actual disaster itself. NECA high-voltage contractors offer insight into emergency power restoration and safety precautions for homeowners and building managers.

» Comcast Introduces Ambitious and Comprehensive Internet Essentials Broadband Adoption Program to Baltimore Area
BALTIMORE, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Corporation Executive Vice President David L. Cohen was joined by U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings, U.S. Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger and Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, along with local school system officials, city leaders and...

» Mike Johnston Discusses EVSE in American Garage Magazine
Mike Johnston, NECA executive director, standards and safety, added his expertise on electric vehicle supply equipment to an article in the fall issue of American Garage magazine, now available to subscribers.www.americangaragemagazine.com/content/subscribe-now

» ParkVu Announces Hi-Fidelity Sync to Music WithMe
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite misconceptions, you can get your iTunes music on an Android smartphone or tablet. ParkVu, makers of Music WithMe, a free Android application that wirelessly sync's iTunes music, today announced Hi-Fidelity Sync. Music WithMe with...

» Lenovo, Compal to build factory to keep up with PC demand
PC vendor Lenovo has formed a joint venture with laptop contract manufacturer Compal Electronics to build and operate a new factory in China, as part of a move to keep up with product sales, Lenovo announced Tuesday. Lenovo and Compal are investing a total of $300 million over the next 18 months to start the new company and construct the factory. Lenovo will hold a 51 percent stake in the joint venture, while Compal will hold the remaining 49 percent.

» LightSquared to defend project in open letter in newspapers
LightSquared said late Sunday that it planned to run the next day in major newspapers in the U.S. an open letter explaining its position over the controversy surrounding its LTE network, particularly concerns about its interference with GPS.

» UTStarcom Launches DOCSIS-EOC Application
BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- UTStarcom Holdings Corp. ("UTStarcom" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: UTSI) a leading provider of interactive, IP-based network solutions in iDTV, IPTV, Internet TV and broadband for cable and telecom operators, today announced the launch...