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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-Mobile computing company Mobility Electronics Inc. announced it purchased the hardware components of InVision Software’s handheld computing business for 70,000 shares of common stock. The company also said it …

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario-Psion Teklogix announced business-to-business express carrier TNT Express is using its wireless LAN communication solution with Netpad rugged handheld devices to allow ground workers at its European Air Express …

Suddenly, wireless firms have found their appetite for acquiring other companies. In the past few months, industry has witnessed a rash of acquisitions, negating the trend of a few years …

SINGAPORE-Motorola Inc. said it has set up a center to purchase parts for third-party makers of its wireless equipment and handheld devices. The company said the center will take orders …

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-Wireless devices will be high on holiday gift lists this year, according to a survey released by Staples Inc. The retailer predicts wireless handheld computers will be in high …

SINGAPORE-Motorola Inc. said it has set up a center to purchase parts for third-party makers of its wireless equipment and handheld devices. The company said the center will take orders …

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.-Wynd Communications announced the first public demonstration of its Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), designed to wirelessly connect people who are deaf or hard of hearing with others, …

HERNDON, Va.-Mobile virtual private network software provider Ecutel Systems Inc. announced it purchased Inciscent Inc., which sells enterprise management software. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “This acquisition marks …

WASHINGTON-A Bush administration-sponsored ad campaign aimed at teens will kick off early next year stressing the dangers of distracted driving, an approach more targeted than the one embraced by the …

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-AirMagnet Inc. unveiled a wireless local area network product for security and performance management in laptops and handheld devices. The product is known as Mobile 3.0. The company said …

WASHINGTON-The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a report is under review that estimates fatalities and car crashes from 2000 to 2002 caused by driver cell-phone use, possibly providing a …

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Following on the heels of other operators, Sprint PCS has unveiled guidelines for its customers who may want to take advantage of wireless local number portability, which is …

As the guinea pig of technologies, enterprise has enjoyed some play in the wireless industry of late. Whether in terms of alliances or new enabling solutions, carriers and enterprise players …

Following on the heels of other operators, Sprint PCS has unveiled guidelines for its customers who may want to take advantage of wireless local number portability, which is scheduled for …

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Wireless enterprise company Everypath Inc. scored a significant $14.3 million in new venture funding, with Trident Capital leading the round. Everypath offers technology for mobile task automation, which …

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Wireless enterprise company Everypath Inc. scored a significant $14.3 million in new venture funding, with Trident Capital leading the round. Everypath offers technology for mobile task automation, which …

TOKYO-Toshiba Corp. released a prototype of a compact, direct methanol fuel cell that could be used as an alternative power source to recharge batteries for personal devices like cell phones, …

PARIS-Apple launched its Bluetooth-based Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse. The products use Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH) software that eliminates interference between Bluetooth devices and other wireless networks and …

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-The emergence of converged wireless handheld devices capable of multiple communications tasks may provide relief for the seemingly slowing PDA industry, according to research firm ABI. Converged devices, …

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-The emergence of converged wireless handheld devices capable of multiple communications tasks may provide relief for the seemingly slowing PDA industry, according to research firm ABI. Converged devices, …

WASHINGTON-Other states and localities planning to implement a ban on the use of handheld mobile phones while driving may want to look at a study by the Insurance Institute for …

NEW YORK-A claim from NCR Corp. that Palm Inc. and Handspring Inc. violated its patents in their handheld computers has been dismissed by the U.S. District Court in Delaware. The …

CHICAGO-Motorola and 3 together introduced the Motorola A920 third-generation handset featuring a full-color widescreen display designed to showcase 3’s person-to-person video calling capabilities and video content. The companies said the …

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-New research shows converged wireless overtaking the traditional personal digital assistant market as shipments of smart phones and other wireless devices are predicted to surpass sales of PDAs this …

COLUMBIA, Md.-The engineers at the Federal Communications Commission have finished examining various proposals to solve the interference problem experienced by public-safety agencies in the 800 MHz band, said Edmond Thomas, …