Press release, November 23 2006: Ofcom [the regulator for the UK communications industries] today announced that the use of certain low power FM transmitters, which wirelessly connect MP3 players and other personal audio devices to radios and in-car entertainment systems, will be legal for use in the UK from 8 December 2006…in response to consumer demand Ofcom has led negotiations in Europe to develop a harmonised technical approach designed to limit the potential of interference to other wireless devices. The FM transmitters that meet these specifications, and which will be legal to use in the UK, will carry a CE mark indicating approval for sale in the European Union. Their use will be legalised under the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 which come into effect on 8 December. The regulations set out the technical specifications for FM transmitters.”
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Daily Archives: November 23, 2006
Computerworld Survey Finds Companies Unprepared for New E-Discovery Rules
“Few corporations are prepared for the new federal rules slated to take effect Dec. 1 for electronic discovery of documents in civil cases, according to a survey conducted by Computerworld. About 42% of the 170 IT managers and staffers surveyed said they did not know the status of their company’s preparation for the new rules,… Continue Reading
E-Gov Sites Offer Suggestions for Holiday Shopping
E-government websites offer useful holiday shopping advice to consumers via the following: FTC Consumer Alert – Holiday Shopping? How To Be On Guard When Youre Online and Consumer Action Buying tips: “Before you head out to the mall or shop online for that perfect present, take a few moments to read these tips to help… Continue Reading
Presentations Available from FTC Public Hearings on Protecting Consumers in the Next Tech-ade
Federal Trade Commission Public Hearings on Protecting Consumers in the Next Tech-ade, November 6 – 8, 2006. Links to presentations (in formats that include html, PDF, and video), on the following topics: Key Changes Predicted in the Next Tech-ade; The Changing Internet; How Will We Communicate in the Next Tech-ade?; Social Networking – Trends and… Continue Reading
Atlantic's List of Most Influential Figures in American History
The Atlantic Monthly | December 2006, The Top 100 – The most influential figures in American history. Continue Reading
Commentary on the Advertising Power of YouTube
From Wired Magazine: “TV advertising is broken, putting $67 billion up for grabs. Which explains why google spent a billion and change on an online video startup.” Continue Reading
