MySpace in China? [Reuters]
The Wall Street Journal reports today that Murdoch-owned MySpace.com is angling to enter the Chinese market. Normally I'm digusted by Western companies that mute their users to gain access to the billion-consumer army, but in this case, one can only hope any censoring applied to MySpace content is enacted universally, and immediately.
Thailand adopts new wireless network for disasters [AFP]
Thailand is to test a redundant communications system for use when the traditional infrastructure breaks down amid natural distasters--in short, a self-powered satellite router that creates a wireless network when turned on, and software that lets PDAs and Laptops extend the WiFi cloud's rage. It's not clear from the article if this uses standard TCP/IP Networking.
Review: 3 smart phones target consumers [AP]
The Associated Press's Bruce Meyerson takes a look at the recent batch of cheaper smartphones, such as the Treo 680 and the BlackBerry Pearl, to see if they're a reasonable alternative to their more expensive siblings. The Verdict: "It's mildly absurd to complain about any of these devices ... . That said, they all have plenty of deficiencies."
Best Buy says testing cell phone only stores [Reuters]
Carphone Warehouse, a U.K. retailer specializing in massive cell phone-focused outlets, is coming to the U.S. in a partnership with Best Buy. The stores will be called "Best Buy Mobile." Behold the imminent wonder of British consumer electronics prices combined with Best Buy's customer service standards.
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