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Breakthroughs in wireless technologies over the past five years have catalyzed a revolution that reaches far beyond the reach of the average consumer, although they almost certainly have felt their impact. The 2.4 GHz spectrum is used as the basis for such technologies as Wireless Networking (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi), and even wireless security cameras. These innovations can be attributed to the fact that the 2.4 GHz spectrum is unlicensed and inexpensive to manufacture, making it a perfect solution for consumer devices. What most manufacturers fail to realize, however, is that consumers are far more than a statistic or a predictable demographic. A small subsection of pioneering consumers are actively modifying and evolving standard technologies into creations far outstripping the vision and application of their original creators. These consumers range from hobbyists to hardcore hackers, each with a different idea for modifying and utilizing the 2.4 GHz spectrum. In Box 3.0, From the Shadows takes an inside look at the vulnerabilities of the 2.4 GHz spectrum with a complete vulnerability assessment by means of War Driving and War Viewing, startling methods never before captured on film. PC Magazine columnist and consumer electronics expert Robert Heron lightens up the mood a bit by heading to the world-famous Venice Beach boardwalk to help people with their HDTV and HD-DVD questions. Next, Tech TV personality Josh 'Yoshi' Dehererra demonstrates how to ?void your warranty? and extend the range of wireless capabilities of the Sony PSP. Finally, From the Shadows is joined by Humphrey Cheung, editor of the popular website Tom's Hardware, to demonstrate how to crack a WEP key in five minutes or less, enabling you to access information on an encrypted access point (not that you'd ever do such a thing, of course.)