Monthly Archives: January, 2009

NSC calls for full ban on cellphone use while driving

The National Safety Council has called for a wholesale ban on motorist use of wireless devices, creating a public-relations dilemma for a cellphone industry...

Obama: broadband in every community in America

The incoming administration may move faster than expected to put a tech team in place, given the unsettled state of the Federal Communications Commission...

Tellabs aims to ‘outsmart, not outspend’ larger competitors

Chicago-Differentiation is key to the success and survival of any business, "especially when you're a second-tier player in a Goliath network," Mike O'Malley, director...

Escalate Retail releases integrated systems suite-with an m-commerce twist

In early 2005, catalog technology and services vendor Ecometry acquired Blue Martini, a provider of e-commerce platforms, contact center and marketing technology and services....

Microsoft invests in ads, multitouch

In the latter area, Microsoft is part of a $24 million financing round for N-trig, a Kfar Saba, Israel-based company that provides technology for...

Toshiba shows alternatives to iPhone, Netbook

Toshiba is not offering a Netbook for the US market but that doesn't mean it's not offering interesting alternatives--though, for now, only prototypes. The...

Skype wants to stalk you everywhere

Imagine a world where everywhere you turn, a Skype client is waiting for you to use it. In the wake of the Consumer Electronics...

Vringo adds video ringtone creator

Vringo has launched Vringo Studio, which gives user the capability to create their own video calling cards. Previously, users could only select from a...

BlackBerry: The high security risk attached to Obama’s belt

Why can't the most powerful person in the world keep his BlackBerry? President-elect Barack Obama, who will take the oath of office next week,...

LTE plans brought forward despite downturn

More than eighteen operators globally have announced LTE deployment plans with most set to launch in the 2011 or 2012 timeframe, according to ABI...

AT&T CruiseCast sets live video for cars

AT&T CruiseCast announced pricing for its satellite video service for the car due in March, and said its service will also be offered to...

CBS signs deal with Verizon FiOS, Wireless

Verizon Communications and CBS Corp said on Monday they had reached an expanded deal to carry CBS television shows like "CSI" and "Survivor" on...

Analyst Angle: Top 5 strategic trends to look for in the wireless industry in 2009

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We've collected a group of the industry's leading analysts to give their outlook on the...

Text messages nab carjacking suspects

An Ohio man used a friend's cell phone to get back his car, cell phone, and cash, all of which were stolen in a...

CEA confirms Apple-related exhibits at CES 2010

The Consumer Electronics Association has confirmed plans to host a Mac-centric area at CES 2010, but Apple has still not commented on whether it...

Hands on at CES: Palm Pre functions well, but questions remain: No price for new touchscreen mobile device

LAS VEGAS-Following a one-on-one meeting with Palm Inc. executives today and a chance to play with the company's new Pre device, I found the...

Another $100 laptop, from AT&T Mobility and Dell: Inspiron Mini 9 ships with Wi-Fi and HSPA

AT&T Mobility and Dell are offering the Inspiron Mini 9 for $100, after a $350 mail-in rebate and a two-year LaptopConnect service contract, which...

SmartPCS apes unlimited model in bid for Southern wireless users: ‘Our customers are not after the high-end phones’

There's a new carrier in town. That is, if your town is located in northwest Georgia or Tennessee. Based in Dalton, Georgia, SmartPCS is...

U.S. broadcasters to launch mobile DTV across 22 markets: ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox affiliates back the plan

The Open Mobile Video Coalition said it will launch mobile DTV services across 63 stations in 22 markets, covering 35% of U.S. television markets.The...

Obama DTV delay request could postpone 700 MHz buildout: Boucher readies to take over top telecom post from Markey

The telecom leadership facelift in Congress continues as lawmakers suddenly find themselves confronted with President-elect Obama's request to postpone next month's digital TV transition,...

The Treo, Pre, Windows and the circle of life

I used to love my Treo handset. (Sadly I can't remember whether I owned the 600 or the 650). I loved the stylus, I...

Report: 95M M2M modules shipped by 2013

A new report from ABI Research predicts 95 million cellular machine-to-machine modules will ship in 2013.Of those, about 34 million devices are expected to...

Venture capital financing wrap-up: Provigent and RipCode

The following list includes venture capital and other investments into wireless companies announced during the past week. The value of the investment is included...

EFF proposing DMCA exemption for iPhone jailbreaking

A number of iPhone owners out there have chosen to jailbreak their devices, and although Apple hasn't done much to stop the practice, it's...
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