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The body electric

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International Business Machines Corp.'s scientists at Almaden Research Center have developed a data transmitter that utilizes the body as a medium for the electronic exchange of information. The innovative device was known as the Personal Area Network.

Author: Kirschner, Suzanne Kantra
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
Computer networks, Product information, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Body, Human, Human body, Radio transmitters

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Pipe dream come true

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The benefits of new digital subscriber line (DSL) and cable modems are discussed. To obtain DSL, it is necessary to live within three miles of a phone company central office and have a phone line with relatively little interference.

Author: Kirschner, Suzanne Kantra
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2000
Modems, Cable telephony, Digital telephone systems

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Remote control PC

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A description is presented of a desktop personal computer, the Simplem PC manufactured by NEC, which can be operated by remote control. Internet access is available at the touch of one button and web pages can be scrolled easily.

Author: Kirschner, Suzanne Kantra
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2000
Evaluation, Microcomputers, Product/Service Evaluation, NEC Corp., Simplem (Computer terminal)

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