Et Cetera: NFL playoffs and KOTOR rule me - Ars Technica Skip to content Ars Technica home Sections Forum Subscribe Search * AI * Biz & IT * Cars * Culture * Gaming * Health * Policy * Science * Security * Space * Tech * Feature * Reviews * AI * Biz & IT * Cars * Culture * Gaming * Health * Policy * Science * Security * Space * Tech Forum Subscribe Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Pin to story Theme * HyperLight * Day & Night * Dark * System Search Sign In Uncategorized Et Cetera: NFL playoffs and KOTOR rule me Roundup including VoIP on a chip, new RIAA anti-piracy tactics, and more. Fred Locklear – Jan 10, 2004 10:03 pm | 0 Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav * After leading the recent surge in voice-over-IP, Vonage is now teaming up with Texas Instruments to integrate VoIP software into microchips. This move could eliminate the need for VoIP ATA devices and could be integrated into DSL and cable modems. * Now the RIAA has hired the former head of the ATF, they are starting to use ATF-type raids to crack down on physical music piracy. * When is it OK to violate your own privacy promises? When you are the U.S. Treasury Department and it is inconvenient for you to comply . * Bob Cringely believes he knows how to turn WiFi hotspots into a real industry . * Despite the hefty price tag, Sony’s new PSX entertainment system is selling like hot cakes in Japan. * Lego lovers will be fretting over this week’s decision to axe movie tie-ins and electronics products (including the Mindstorms series). This news comes after the company announced it was expecting a US$237.6 million pre-tax loss in 2003. * It wasn’t a good week for VeriSign after dead certificates cause numerous customer support nightmares including slow performance and system instability after users downloaded the latest Norton AntiVirus updates . Even though I didn’t have a rooting interest in the result of the Carolina v. St. Louis playoff game, it had everything to keep U.S. football fans on the edge of their seat. The New England v. Tennessee game looks like it is shaping up to be another nail biter. Also, I received Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic as a birthday gift a week and half ago and I loved it from start to finish. This is coming from someone whose last RPG experience was Dungeon Master on the Atari ST. It definitely deserves the ranking of game of the year in my eyes. Fred Locklear Fred Locklear 0 Comments Comments are closed. Prev story Next story Most Read * 1. I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale * 2. Trump White House just tossed a grenade into international space relations * 3. OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki * 4. Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation * 5. Meet the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners Customize Ars Technica has been separating the signal from the noise for over 25 years. With our unique combination of technical savvy and wide-ranging interest in the technological arts and sciences, Ars is the trusted source in a sea of information. After all, you don’t need to know everything, only what’s important. More from Ars * About Us * Staff Directory * Ars Newsletters * General FAQ * Posting Guidelines * AI Policy * RSS Feeds Contact * Contact us * Advertise with us * Reprints Manage Preferences © 2026 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Ars Technica Addendum and Your California Privacy Rights . Ars Technica may earn compensation on sales from links on this site. Read our affiliate link policy . The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices