Security researchers say they’ve developed a way to partially crack the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption standard used to protect data on many wireless networks. The attack, described as the first practical attack on WPA, will be discussed at the PacSec conference in Tokyo next week. There, researcher Erik Tews will show how he was able to crack WPA encryption, in order to read data being sent from a router to a laptop computer. The attack could also be used to send bogus information to a client connected to the router.
Source: PC World
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GE Global Research, the technology development arm of the General Electric Company has come up with a battery-free, multi-detection radio-frequency identification (RFID) sensing platform that could enable a wide range of low cost wireless sensing products in healthcare, security, food packaging, water treatment and pollution prevention. GE’s unique RFID sensors are built on traditional RFID tags. Touted as the “first-of-its-kind” sensing platform, in which a single sensor can provide a highly selective response to multiple chemicals under variable conditions, operates without a battery.
Web link:GE
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Onkyo’s latest wireless MHP-UW2 headphones transmit tunes over the 2.4GHz frequency and come bundled with a handy-dandy iPod adapter that should work with practically any dock-connecting unit out there. Though not that stylish as expected, those who are more concerned with audio fidelity and iPod compatibility have every reason to cheer about the product including the claims of an eight hour battery life.
But the bad part is there is no telling when the MHP-UW2 headphones and iPod adapter would be shipped out of the Japanese market. The kit is expected to hit the Japanese market next month for 20,000 Yen (Rs 9,700 approx).
Source:Onkyo

Toshiba with its new WiMAX ready Satellite U405-ST550W laptop describes it as the “first ever” combined WiFi /WiMAX module, formerly codenamed “Echo Peak,” which is about the only stand-out feature among the laptop’s high-end spec. It comes in 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, and a 13.3-inch screen with Toshiba’s trademark TruBrite technology. Though keeping mum about the price tag, the product would soon hit market is the word from Toshiba.
Source:Toshiba

Researchers expect to piggyback data communications capabilities on low-power light emitting diodes, or LEDs, to create “Smart Lighting” that would be faster and more secure than current network technology. The National Science Foundation has chosen the Boston University- College of Engineering to partner in a major initiative to develop the next generation of wireless communications technology based on visible light instead of radio waves.
Web link:Boston University
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Small but functional the Brando wireless keyboard has it all 78 keys, built-in precision trackball with 1000 dpi resolution, 8 hot keys and 2.4GHz Radio Frequency for awesome response times. The mini input device works at a distance of 10 metres, weighs in at 263 grams and works with Windows 2000, XP and Vista. The keyboard retails for $48 (Rs 2,300 approx). For more details visit the Web link.
Web link: Brando

TO avoid clashing with Apple event, Microsoft has anoounced a new 120GB zune and 8GB/16GB flash options plus Zune 3.0 software that will have new features including new games and Wi-Fi music store downloads from hotspots. The pricing will be $250 for the 120GB and $150/$200 for the flash. There was no word on weather the product will ever reach our shores, lets hope it does… Jump for full press release.
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It is obvious from the Intel CTO’s keynote that he hasn’t watched Love Story 2050, because some of these claims are very outrageous; plus there was no mention of a lovable pink robotic teddy, or flying cars. You can’t fool us, we have seen the future in Love Story 2050. More of the CTO’s lies plus other tall claims with videos after the jump.

Intel Corporation’s chief technology officer, Justin Rattner, took a look at how technology will bring man and machine much closer together by 2050 at the Intel Developer Forum held at San Francisco.
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A new $7 (Rs 300 approx) turns your iPhone into a sleek looking wireless drive. The company Veiosoft claims DataCase can stream video from the iPhone to a computer. The application can be bought off the iPhone App Store. Video of the application in action after the jump.

Source: Wired
Company Website: Veiosoft

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