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Nokia WiMAX N810 Internet Tablet: R.I.P.Yesterday

Nokia has discontinued its N810 Internet Tablet WiMAX Edition, effective immediately, reports Mobile Burn. Distributors have apparently been asked to send any remaining stock back to Nokia. The abrupt cancellation is reportedly due to the slow WiMAX roll out in the USA as well as an issue with the current WiMAX switches in use not offering optimal performance, says Mobile Burn.

The Nokia N810 Internet Tablet WiMAX Edition was announced one year ago, at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show. However, only 2 markets, Baltimore and Portland, have Mobile WiMAX networks where it could be used.

Nokia’s Internet Tablet OS (abbreviated ITOS by the community) is an operating system for the Nokia Internet Tablet. It is often referred to as “Maemo“, in reference to the name of the Nokia-sponsored Maemo project that oversees its development. Like

Android Radio Remote ControlYesterday

My friend and DailyWireless co-founder Don Park (twitter feed) shows how he uses a remote control application on an Android phone to wirelessly control streaming audio.

Very cool, Don!

BTW, my 90 year-old mom loves her streaming internet tabletop radio. She can’t get off the air reception, but now listens to her favorite big band, classical and public radio stations.

Microsoft Announcements at CESYesterday

In a keynote address at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the beta availability of the Windows 7 operating system as well as the availability of the latest version of the Windows Live, a suite of personal communications services and applications.

Microsoft Windows 7, the beta version, of Microsoft’s next-generation PC operating system, can be downloaded today at MSDN, TechBeta and TechNet. Consumers who want to test-drive the beta will be able to download it beginning Jan. 9 at http://www.microsoft.com/windows7.

Microsoft also announced the global availability of Windows Live, a free suite of communications and sharing applications. The new and enhanced Windows Live services including Windows Liv

Intel Talks Up Wi-Fi Mini NetsJanuary 7

Intel today released new software that let its Centrino 2 notebooks create personal area networks. The software lets notebooks create short range Wi-Fi networks of up to eight devices such as photo frames, cameras and printers in addition to its link to an access point.

Internet TVs ProliferateJanuary 7

LG Electronics today announced two new HDTV series with NetCast Entertainment Access for streaming movies, TV shows, video, and a Widget-based user experience via Ethernet connectivity.

Through alliances with Yahoo!, Netflix, and YouTube, consumers can instantly stream entertainment from viral videos and movies to photo sharing Web sites without the need of a separate PC.

LG’s HDTVs with NetCast Entertainment Access (47- and 42-inch class LH50 LCD models), 60- and 50-inch plasma models, are on display this week at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show.

• The Yahoo! Widget Engine enables the discovery and enjoyment of interactive applications called TV Widgets. Widgets enable viewers to interact with popular Internet services and online m