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The goal is to deliver basic Web content to TV viewers who don't use the Net While many of today's consumers are looking to speed along on the broadband wagon, […]

The emergence of broadband television is keeping some companies focused on capturing eyeballs, and Gemstar International Group is one of them. Last week, the company made a move that will […]

Wireless equipment manufacturer ArrayComm is set to announce this week a new wireless Internet Protocol technology, called iBurst, that the company said will allow carriers to provide high-speed Internet services […]

Flash memory standards battle could leave consumers in the dark Digital cameras are catching on as buyers begin to appreciate the convenience of being able to snap pictures, upload the […]

The recent rash of big set-top deals by General Instrument, Motorola and Sony is threatening to push Scientific-Atlanta into the background. But the No. 2 set-top manufacturer has no intention […]

Wireless operators are quickly, stringing together deals that will create national footprints and speed the adoption of wireless voice and data services. On Sept. 21, Bell Atlantic (www. bellatlantic.com) and […]

Motorola is showing signs that it finally is waking up to the realities of the networking world. The question now is whether it can figure out how to get out […]

The set-top box market was in a frenzy last week as Sony catapulted itself into the market's top tier with a $1 billion deal with Cablevision Systems, the sixth-largest cable […]

The holiday season is only three months away. It's time to start thinking about gifts for the folks. If you're looking for something that will let them keep in touch […]

Introduces six technologies that will transform the Internet and the people who are helping speed their arrival. Victor Chang of RSA Data Security and his approach to establishing digital identities; Stephen Deering of Cisco Systems and his idea of multicasting; Paul Doolan of Ennovate Networks and his Multiprotocol Label Switching.

Discusses the dispute on whether to use or not use the United States' cable system to provide customers of Internet service providers with high-speed service via AT&T facilities. Views of supporters; Opinions of providers against the issue. INSETS: Point-Counterpoint;Legislating Open Access;The Access Battle Is Joined.

Focuses on the venture of Time Warner company in the e-commerce business as a media salvation for the company. How Time Warner position its properties; Purpose of Time Warner for shutting down Pathfinder; Target markets of Time Warner; Factors that will change the perspective of people on the e-commerce services of Time Warner. INSET: Net CEO: Against The Grain.

Discusses the implementation of standards for the cable industry in the United States. Regulations for digital television by the United States Federal Communications Commission; Comments from Wayne Davis, vice president of engineering at Jones Intercable Inc.; Information on Cable Television Laboratories Inc.

Examines the key drivers of innovation in the Internet industry. Example of how Netscape Communications developed the first commercial browser; Opportunities for innovation in advanced encryption and distributed services; Abundance of venture capital; Emergence of high-speed Internet that demands new applications and services; Willingness of entrepreneurs to take risks.

Provides information on the potentials of the partnership between Internet service providers (ISP) and cable companies. Background on the two sectors; Information on cable modem service; ISP acquisition moves by some cable companies.

Reports on the efforts of cable Internet service providers to set partnership with small cable operators to enter the market. Details on the marketing strategy; Market status of small operator; Importance of the strategy.

Profiles the MediaOne company, with reference to Jan Peters, chief executive officer of the company. Career information on Peters; What Peters considered as her greatest challenge; Background information on MediaOne. INSET: MediaOne: Up, up--and a way to go.

Gives information on cable modem data service, highlighting Richard Maslar's who have access to cable modem data service. Expectations for an increase in the number of persons having cable modems installed; Maslar's use of the modems; Features of the modem; Concerns regarding the impact of the growing popularity of the modems. INSET: Satellite service thrives beyond cable's reach.

Focuses on Cable Television Laboratories Inc.'s (CableLabs) search for separate standards for set-top and cable modems. Information on the set-tops that are governed by the OpenCable initiative; Details on the modem standard called Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS); What the standards for high-definition television (HDTV) are dependent on; Comments from Rouzbeh Yassini, executive consultant at CableLabs.

Looks at how a decision by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow cable set-top boxes to be sold at retail stores will affect the set-top box market. How set-top manufacturers reacted to the announcement; How consumers will benefit from the FCC's ruling; Discussion on major differences in set-tops offered by cable companies.

Details the plan of Gemstar company to acquire TV Guide company. Implication of the acquisition; Deals signed by TV Guide with cable companies.

Introduces MailStation, a handheld computer with e-mail capabilities developed by Cidco company. Features of the device; Price.

Details the enhancements made by Philips Electronics company to its Nino 500 Palm-sized personal computer. Features of the computer; Software programs installed in the product; Capabilities of the product.

Focuses on the investments received by Replay Networks company from Time Warner, Walt Disney Co., NBC, Liberty Media Group and Showtime Networks and the deal of TiVo company with America Online Inc. Possible result of investments received by Replay; Terms of the deal formed by TiVo with America.

Reports on investment made by Microsoft Corp. in Globo Cabo, a Brazilian cable operator. Benefits of the investment on Microsoft; Services expected to come out of the investment.

Reports that Cablevision Systems has no plans to migrate its Optimum Online customers to the high-speed cable service of Excite@Home in Long Island, New York. Problem of Cablevision with @Home service in Connecticut; Other operators experiencing difficulties with @Home system.

Reports on the decision of Intel Corp. to phase out its interactive television (TV) service targeted for personal computer. Technology used on Intel's Intercast; Support of Intel for interactive television standard for TVs; Difference of the standard with Intercast.

Features E-Stamp, an online postage device. Difference from other postage products on the Internet; How the system is set up; Deployment of V-Server iGate digital devices by Internet telephony provider ePhone Telecom.

Compares the technologies underlying the broadband wireless Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS) and Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS). Radio frequencies; Installation and equipment costs; Cable modem manufacturers interested in broadband wireless.

Reports the purchasing of cable assets of Gannett by Cox Communications. Effect of the purchase on Cox's position in terms of number of subscriber; Benefit of the assets to Cox's existing systems; Applications of the systems.

Provides information on InfoGear's iPhone appliance. Similarity of iPhone appliance with a Swiss Army knife; Features of appliance.

Discusses the fight of cable operators with local governments about the opening of local cable systems to Internet providers in the United States. Reasons operators are fighting open access; Details on cable companies that filed lawsuits about open access; Statement issued by Paul Di Senso of SRI Consulting.

Focuses on the investment made by Microsoft Corp. on Rogers Communications company. Microsoft properties to be offered by Rogers; Speculations on the investment of Microsoft; Implication of the deal on Rogers Communications.

Evaluates TiVo, a digital recording device designed for individuals who can build corporate Web sites developed by TiVo Inc. Capabilities of the device; Hyped features of the device; Disadvantage of the product.

Focuses on the agreement signed by Cox Communications and AT&T Corp. that will give one company larger system clusters in the Southeast and opportunity to unload subscribers. Terms of the deal; Significance of the deal to AT&T.

Deals with the legislation that will force cable companies in the United States to open their networks to Internet carriers. Information on the proposal of Representative Ed Markey; Background of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

Reports on the introduction of the Internet Freedom Act, a legislation that would open up broadband communication competition in the United States. Sponsor of the legislation; Provisions of the bill.

Presents information on ReplayTV, a set-top box and service offered by Replay Networks that lets viewers record television shows. Price of the product; Features of the product; Glitches that occur during recording.

Focuses on the partnership contract signed by America Online Inc. with Hughes Electronics company to extend its service in the broadband market. Benefits of America Online on the agreement; Reason of America Online in its alliance with Hughes; Comment from industry analysts on the partnership.

Reports on the move of Time Warner company to spin off its Internet division. Creation of Time Warner Digital Media division; Functions of the division; Rumors of an initial public offering at Time Warner.

Focuses on the plans of Excite@Home company to monitor users accessing its network. Purpose of tracking its users; Reason Excite@Home redefined its service offerings.

Discusses the open access issue in the Internet. Stance of AT&T Corp. on open access; Open access claimed by GTE company; Views of analysts on the issue.

Presents information on devices for Web television (TV). Description of WebTV Networks' Classic and Plus hardware; Broadband 2000 product from Broadband Access Networking Group and eSoft; Criticisms of early iterations of Web TV.

Announces that TiVo signed an agreement with over-the-air broadcaster National Broadcasting Co. (NBC), while Replay Networks signed a hardware distribution deal with Matsushita Electric Industrial, Panasonic's parent company. Importance of the agreements; Terms under the NBC deal; Expectation from the personal TV market by the end of 1999.

Reports that Bresnan Communications has received unsolicited takeover offers. Possible buyers of the firm's system; Plan of AT&T Corp. for its stake in Bresnan; Most compelling part of Bresnan's system.

Introduces devices and technologies for accessing the Internet through cellular phones. NeoPoint, a Web-enabled smart phone from Innovative Global Solution; Vega Technologies' home networking device called the Buddy System; Lucent Technologies' PacketGSM, a technology that enables voice and data traffic to travel on a wireless network simultaneously.

Reports on AT&T Corp., BMG Entertainment, Matsushita Electric Industrial, and Universal Music Group's plan to collaborate on a secure music and media distribution system. AT&T's commitment to using its broadband pipe for delivery of advanced services; Embedding of the technology in television set-top boxes; Consideration of using the Electronic Media Distribution technology; Compatibility with cable distribution.

Reports on the resignation of Steve Perlman as president of Microsoft Corp.'s WebTV Networks to pursue other entrepreneurial interests. Appointment of Bruce Leak to serve as Perlman's successor; Microsoft's concentration on making the WebTV technology part of the company's play for the cable industry.

Reports on Charter Communications Inc.'s acquisition of cable operators, Fanch Communications and Falcon Cable in separate deals. Number of subscribers added to Charter's base; Markets gained by Charter from the acquisitions; Value of the Falcon deal; System swap between Adelphia Communication and Comcast.

Reports on broadband service provider At Home Corp.'s plan to launch a service designed for small office-home office users through its @Work professional services unit. Plan to run the service over At Home's Hybrid Fiber-Coax infrastructure or via telephone-based Digital Subscriber Line technology; Rollout of a fault-tolerence program for mid-sized and large customers.