Ericsson to cut cords on personalizing Internet

LAS VEGAS -- Ericsson Inc. President Kurt Hellström said in a Comdex/Fall '00 keynote speech here Tuesday that the phone giant is aiming to capitalize on the fastest growing segment of the communications industry -- wireless. The goal is to cut the cord on the Internet. Hellström went on to say that Ericsson (ericy) will also remain dedicated to its handset business, which has received a beating from critics. Full story to follow. -- Richard Shim, ZDNet News