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WiMax could bring dramatic changes, wherever you are; As consortium works to blanket U.S., could connected 'toasters, TVs and car keys' be next?(Digital)

Article from: Advertising Age Article date: May 12, 2008 Author: Klaassen, Abbey

Byline: ABBEY KLAASSEN

Wimax sounds like something Neo would use to communicate back to Morpheus in "The Matrix.'' In reality, it could bring a decidedly sci-fi experience to everyday living. And thanks to a group of high-profile backers, the fledgling technology is coming to life again.

Google, Intel, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House came together last week to invest in a WiMax firm that combines the assets of two players developing WiMax on their own: Sprint and upstart technology firm Clearwire. ...

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