New & Noteworthy: Larry Ellison resigns from Apple post; Adobe revamps Web site; The Wi-Fi revolution; more

Larry Ellison resigns from Apple post Apple today announced that Lawrence J. Ellison, chairman and chief executive officer of Oracle Corporation, is resigning from Apple's Board of Directors. I will continue to offer my advice to Steve and the executive management team at Apple, but my schedule does not currently allow me to attend enough of the formal board meetings to warrant a role as a director," said Ellison. More.

The Wi-Fi revolution Writing for Wired News, Nicholas Negroponte explains why Wi-Fi "lily pads and frogs" will transform the future of telecom. "Everything you assumed about telecommunications is about to change. Large wired and wireless telephone companies will be replaced by micro-operators, millions of which can be woven into a global fabric of broadband connectivity." More.

Adobe revamps Web site Adobe Systems announced that it is rebranding its Web site for the designer and developer community. Now called Adobe Studio Exchange, the Web site enables Adobe designers and developers to upload and download thousands of add-ons for Adobe applications. More.

Nikon Coolpix 2000 recall In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nikon Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 9,100 Coolpix 2000-model digital cameras imported into the United States. A short circuit can occur in the battery compartment, creating a possible thermal burn hazard to consumers if the battery compartment lid is touched. More.