For those of us who like to catalog things, Baracoda has announced the BaracodaPencil, a bluetooth-enabled barcode reader. This device looks quite nifty, untethering your barcode wand from your processor by up to 10 meters. It should be available next week.

An article from Technology Review News details a project at the University of Rochester that involves using passive RFID tags embedded in a facility as a trigger for digital audio or CD- based guidance. The idea is similar to the ones used in museums that have guided tours that require …

To a crowd of happy Apple enthusiasts in Paris, Steve Jobs announced revisions to the PowerBook line of G4 portable Macintosh computers. In addition, Apple has released a wireless keyboard and mouse using Bluetooth technology. The key changes in the PowerBook line are centered around the popular 15" model, which …

An article from CNet indicates that T-Mobile's wireless Hotspot service is expanding to include Delta's Crown Room lounges. As an added bonus, Delta is offering between 3,000 and 3,400 miles each year to subscribers to the service.

Whistler, the Canadian ski and outdoor resort outside of Vancouver, is being "unwired" by Colubris. According to this press release, 50% of the hotel rooms in the area will be covered by the initial implementation.

In an unanticipated move, Case Western Reserve University has announced that they are opening their expanding network of 1200 access points to the public. In the press release, CWRU states that access will be available from the campus and the University Circle neighborhood, (containing institutions such as the Cleveland Museum …

A recent review of Bluetooth headsets is available from HowardChui.com. The review compares the HBH-60 from Sony Ericsson, Bluetake BT400, Jabra BT200, Nextlink Bluespoon, and Nokia HDW-2. In the end, the HBH-60 was the winner.

New to me, at least, is WiFi411, a web site that provides a list of hotspots from various suppliers world-wide. I don't know how accurate their information is, but Reston and Herndon are reasonably correct. However, search through menus only (no "type in your current address" or "zip code" searches …

Not a huge surprise for those of us who know people like this, but an article from the Associated Press (courtesy of Wired) indicates that the growing trend is pushing 7.5 million people who have eschewed land lines for a cellular-only lifestyle. Although the article mentions that the number …

An article from ComputerWorld relates the story of the Rolling Stones use of WiFi networks while on the road. The band and their entourage uses 1.5-3Mbps connections at each venue to update their website and connect to business associates, as well as handle personal email and other communications. Their …

When I read the article in the Washington Post, I decided not to post a link to it, because it was just more "Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt" being spread by people who didn't really understand the internet or security. I'm happy to report that a blogger, Cory Doctorow, has saved …

Garmin, makers of fine GPS products, has announced the shipment of a new combination GPS and PDA named the iQue3600. The device is PalmOS-based and thus will run some software from other vendors, but it seems a bit crippled with only 32MB of RAM and no built-in wireless of any …

In what is likely to be the stupidest public relations mistake in RFID history so far, British supermarket chain Tesco has apparently been testing RFID tags with Gillette by photographing customers when the pick up the chipped merchandise from the shelves and also as they leave the store. By comparing …

PalmInfoCenter is reporting that Sony Japan is introducing a new PDA tomorrow, complete with larger keyboard, WiFi, Bluetooth, and camera. The Clie PEG-UX50 runs PalmOS, has a 480x320 screen, a 300kpixel camera (with 3x zoom), and accepts Sony's Memory Stick Pro cards for storage.

An article from Unstrung quotes press releases from Intel, Bell Canada, and VIA Rail Canada (the Canadian railroad company) stating that some trains traveling between Montreal and Toronto will be fitted with WiFi and satellite access to provide uninterrupted internet connectivity for train users. The service appears to be an …

Those who don't want to carry around their open laptops looking for a WiFi signal will be happy to hear that Kensington is now introducing the WiFi Finder. The device (2"x3"x.4") is small enough to fit in your hand and comes with a loop, presumably so that …

SendStation has announced that they will be releasing an adapter from a standard 6-wire FireWire cable to the new 3G docking connector on the iPod. Although a bit pricey at $16.95, those who travel often and prefer to keep the number of cables down will find it very nice …

In a win for privacy advocates and a loss for technologists and the RFID industry, Wal-Mart has decided to abort their trial of the controversial technology for inventory control, reports CNet. The company claims that they never finished installing the shelf and never received any RFID products from their partner …

Thanks to RS, I have a better-late-than-never story about GSM roaming in the US. A press release from AT&T Wireless indicates that a deal was struck in April that would allow joint roaming between the AT&T and T-Mobile GSM networks starting in June of this year. The fine …

I can't say that I'm surprised, based on some of the anecdotal evidence that I've heard from places that offer WiFi services for free in order to attract customers, but Starbucks has now stated that they have benefited from their WiFi partnership with T-Mobile. An article in the Edinburgh Evening …