An upgraded range of Bluetooth technology for the Windows Vista platform, which includes a wireless headset control for PC music, has been introduced by Broadcom. The technology allows users to experience expanded wireless audio and entertainment possibilities. The new software also allows PC users to employ advanced Bluetooth profiles for printing, digital imaging, file transfer, and file synchronization. The link between Internet-connected notebooks and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones is made easier by a dial-up networking wizard that senses the network carrier and correct phone settings – automatically presenting the data in the appropriate screens. Read more

The IEEE and the Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (VDE) are sponsoring the “Meeting the Growing Demand for Engineers and their Educators 2010-2020” International Conference to be held in Munich, Germany on 9-11 November 2007. The conference will bring together decision makers from industry, government and education to discuss and plan the preparation of future engineers and the people who educate them. The specific focus for the conference will be to analyze and address the lack of engineers and technical educators worldwide. Main objectives for the summit include establishing and expanding partnerships between the attendees, opening channels of communication, and developing action plans to ensure the proper recruitment and training of future engineers and engineering educators. Attendance of the conference will be limited to ensure quality interaction between participants. Deadline for early registration is 15 August 2007; late registration ends 17 October 2007. For more information about registration or the conference in general, please visit the conference website.

 
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According to a recent web-based study, businesses are not embracing radio frequency identification as quickly as industry monitors had predicted, possibly due to an unskilled labor force. Last week, the Computing Technology Industry Association revealed that 68.8 percent of respondents believe the industry is lacking RFID talent. While that percentage is down from recent years, it is still significant, according to experts, who say skill shortage is a contributing factor to the slow adoption. Other factors include a lack of industry standards, high equipment costs, and a low or uncertain return on investment. Read more

 
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Around the world, many mobile workers are increasingly at risk when it comes to their technology use, according to The SurfControl Trust & Risk Study, which examined the behavior of more than 1,000 mobile and desktop employees across five countries. The study discovered that mobile laptop users were more at risk than desktop users. For example, the data found that 80 percent of laptop users connect to the Internet through networks that are potentially unsafe, including wireless hotspots. Several other risky activities were listed in the report, including downloading music, transmitting confidential data through e-mail, and instant messaging. Read more

 
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The 2007 European Microwave Week, Europe’s premiere event on microwave, RF, wireless, and radar technology, is being held 8-12 October, 2007 in Munch, Germany.
Focusing on the needs of engineers and researchers in both academia and industry, the five day event features four distinct conferences: The European Microwave Conference (EuMC), The European Conference on Wireless Technology (ECWT), The European Radar Conference (EURAD), and The European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference (EuMIC). Early registration is recommended for preferred accommodations. For more information about the European Microwave Week, please visit the conference website.

 
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As the number of people using cell phones for a variety of media purposes increases, audience measurement firm Nielsen has agreed to start monitoring this consumption under a service called Nielsen Wireless. The purpose is to aid wireless carriers, advertisers, and entertainment companies in determining what kinds of media are most popular among cell phone users, with a focus on media habits and audience demographics for each wireless carrier. Read more

 
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With a focus on the role technology is currently playing in fostering a sense of security among the world’s largest cities, two reporters revealed the latest efforts of New York City’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). The RTCC is the automated intelligence site for all major crime-related police activities in New York City, and the article shows how it has been used to enhance the security of the city. The New York Police Department’s communications, for example, are now controlled by a fiber optic ring, allowing numerous officers to acquire data wirelessly and instantly from laptops in patrol vehicles. Read more

 
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In response to warnings of increased health risks to children in schools that use wireless networks, a growing number of U.K. scientists, health experts, and politicians all agree that more experiments are needed to verify the dangers associated with wireless networks, according to an article published in EE Times. Some critics are concerned about the growth of wireless technology in schools, claiming it has been installed without any investigation into the possible dangers of radiation given off by WiFi enabled computers and wireless routers. Experts, however, say experiments that supposedly reveal potential risks do not take into account basic fundamental measurements and that readings of radiation from wireless technologies are well beneath the U.K. government’s safety limits. Read more

 
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A call for papers has been sent out for the “Meeting the Growing Demand for Engineers and their Educators 2010-2020” International Conference to be held in Munich, Germany on 9 - 11 November 2007, sponsored by the IEEE and the Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (VDE). The conference will bring together decision makers from industry, government and education to discuss and plan the preparation of future engineers and the people who educate them. The specific focus for the conference will be to analyze and address the lack of engineers and technical educators worldwide. Attendance of the conference will be limited to ensure quality interaction between participants. Deadline for proposed paper synopsis is 30 June 2007; the deadline for final paper submissions is 1 October 2007. For more information about submitting a paper or the conference in general, please visit the conference website.

 
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