Saturday, April 04, 2009
Gallery: Cell Phone Towers Pretending To Be Trees » INFRASTRUCTURIST
"Gallery: Cell Phone Towers Pretending To Be Trees"
An interesting collection of photos of disguised cell phone towers.
An interesting collection of photos of disguised cell phone towers.
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Monday, January 12, 2009
How do all these options for connecting to the internet differ? - Ask Leo!
I am so confused about all the different options for connecting to the internet - broadband, wireless, dialup. Can you please explain how each works and what the differences are among them."
Good answer to this question.
Good answer to this question.
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Cabana na Amazônia: Can you anticipate the cell phones of the future?
"Today’s phones are quite impressive with many bells and whistle, but wait, the cell phones of the future are like something out of a sci fi movie. Who would have dreamed that we’d come this far in such a short time?"
It is always fun to look into the future and predict what is coming in cell phones.
It is always fun to look into the future and predict what is coming in cell phones.
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
HTC Touch Diamond Reviews: Learn how to use Your Mobile Phone Cell Phone
"A cell phone service is based on a simple idea. It is like a two-way radio, turned into a circuit switched telephone network, comparable in functionality to its landline counterpart."
A great overview of cellular technology and cell phone features.
A great overview of cellular technology and cell phone features.
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Saturday, September 20, 2008
Jonathan Spalter: Cutting the cord: Americans dropping landlines for wireless
"Many people have found an easy way to spend less money: canceling their landline phone and opting to use only their cellular phone."
We dropped our landline, the only issue was how to fax. We are using an online Fax service.
We dropped our landline, the only issue was how to fax. We are using an online Fax service.
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Friday, August 01, 2008
Being smart about phones and Wi-Fi | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Jim Rossman | Technology | Business Columnist | Dallas Morning News
"With most newer phones using the 3G cellular network, why would I need Wi-Fi?"
The Blog post answers the question.
The Blog post answers the question.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Devices Enforce Silence of Cellphones, Illegally - New York Times
"The jamming technology works by sending out a radio signal so powerful that phones are overwhelmed and cannot communicate with cell towers. The range varies from several feet to several yards, and the devices cost from $50 to several hundred dollars. Larger models can be left on to create a no-call zone."
I would NEVER use one of these because they are illegal.
I would NEVER use one of these because they are illegal.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Yap
"A service for your mobile phone that allows you to: instantly send text messages...just by talking!"
Ah a service for one like me with fat fingers.
Ah a service for one like me with fat fingers.
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Monday, June 09, 2008
WatchMyCell - Get Alerts on cell phone usage
"Get alerted before you go over your minutes!"
A system that sends an alert when you are close to going over your cell phone minutes. Carriers include AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile.
A system that sends an alert when you are close to going over your cell phone minutes. Carriers include AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile.
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Sunday, June 08, 2008
Maryland Daily Record
"For the first time since cell phone technology began to take off, the overall growth of service contracts and phones has started to slow."
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Saturday, June 07, 2008
Location Technologies Primer
"Being location aware is the single most important feature in a mobile device ..."
Good primer on Location Technologies.
Good primer on Location Technologies.
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Sunday, June 01, 2008
GSM and CDMA Technologies ruling the Telecom Industry: A Closer look at them - Mobiletor.com
"If you’ve been juggling between GSM and CDMA technologies. Well here we bring to you the gist of both these technologies."
An overview of GSM and CDMA with benefits of each.
An overview of GSM and CDMA with benefits of each.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Lifehacker Top 10: Top 10 Additions to Your Phone's Contact List
"..there are a few contact numbers and services that make even the cheapest phone a high-tech wonder that can schedule and plan events, transfer money, price a potential purchase, or do just about any Google search."
Some helpful numbers for your cell phone contact list.
Some helpful numbers for your cell phone contact list.
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
SecurityProPortal.com - Cellular roaming fraud - it's still a problem
"... a fraudsters could run up a massive bill in the foreign country and, by the time the roaming data reaches the `home' cellco and the account is turned off, charges of thousands of pounds can be run up."
One area where we all must be vigilant.
One area where we all must be vigilant.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Review: Which 3G network is the best?
"To test these capabilities, I got hold of cellular network cards from AT&T, Sprint and Verizon, and used them with a Lenovo ThinkPad X300 notebook. I watched videos on commuter trains, worked with e-mail at cafes, listened to Internet radio at the airport and downloaded large files while in a car."
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Friday, May 09, 2008
Caller Complaints - Stop Telemarketers And Annoying Unknown Callers - CallerComplaints.com
"Type in the number that's calling you and click 'search' to learn more about the phone number and submit a Caller Complaint to make the calls STOP. Get started right now!"
Stop Telemarketers.
Stop Telemarketers.
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
What is EVDO : EVDOinfo.com
"EVDO or Evolution Data Only/Evolution Data Optimized (often abbreviated as EVDO, EV-DO, EvDO, 1xEV-DO or 1xEvDO) provides fast wireless broadband (3G) internet service directly to your laptop. You take the internet with you and surf the web in your car, on the train, in the airport, at a convention, on the road in your RV..."
EVDO was designed as an evolution of the CDMA2000 standard.
EVDO was designed as an evolution of the CDMA2000 standard.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Find The Best Cell Phone Plan For You | BillShrink
"BillShrink is a FREE service that recommends the best cell phone plan for you."
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For what it's worth: History of Cell Phone
"April 3, 2003 marked the 30th anniversary of the first public telephone call placed on a portable cellular phone."
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Saturday, April 05, 2008
Mobile Phone Blog: Here They Come - the iPhone Killers
"Well, now it is time to see how the other handset makers (Motorola, Samsung, LG) and wireless carriers (T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon) will respond to the iPhone craze. Clearly, the form factor is a hit with consumers, based on all the impressive data."
The more the merrier - particularly if the competition reduces the price.
The more the merrier - particularly if the competition reduces the price.
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Monday, March 17, 2008
golf18266: Cellular Phone Technology
"There are three digital wireless technologies, CDMA, TDMA and gsm and I will explain these three as phones that work with one may not work on another."
An overview of the basic cellular technologies.
An overview of the basic cellular technologies.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Customers increasingly prefer music-enabled cell phones: Study- Telecom-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times
"NEW DELHI: Music-enabled cellular phones have become a rage among customers, with many of them listing FM/AM radio as one of their top three choices for purchasing a mobile phone, making it a more popular application than SMS, internet access and camera, a study said."
A most interesting trend in some parts of the world.
A most interesting trend in some parts of the world.
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Thursday, March 06, 2008
destinationCRM.com: Call Centers: Is Working from Home Too Good to Be True?
"Companies opting to expand with new operating models are utilizing telework agents, who take calls while working from home. Generally speaking, this virtual model provides higher quality agents, which, in turn, leads to a higher level of effectiveness. Over the past few years, major U.S. companies such as Discover, jetBlue Airlines, and even the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, have switched to teleworking for at least a portion of their call center needs -- and the results are impressive."
One would hope this sort of article would encourage other companies to investigate this option.
One would hope this sort of article would encourage other companies to investigate this option.
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An American Aries: TECH CHRONICLES / A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com/blogs/tech)
"For the first time, Americans reported more love for their mobile telephones than their telecastings or landline phones, according to a study released by the Pew Internet and American Life Project."
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
How flat-rate pricing changes the future of cellular
"Recently announced flat-rate cellular calling plans will lead to similarly dramatic changes for wireless customers, many believe. AT&T, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile last week announced unlimited calling plans for about $100. Sprint Nextel Corp. has yet to respond."
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33 million Americans now only use cell phones at home -- Newsday.com
" ... an estimated 33 million American adults who use only a cell phone, according to Yankee Group, a technology research and consulting company based in Boston. As many as 15 percent of U.S. adults used only a cell phone last year, up from 10 percent of adults in 2006."
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Friday, February 15, 2008
cell phones europe: History Of Cell Phones - How This Omnipresent Device Progressed To Where It Is Today
"What began as two-way communications with taxi cabs and police cruisers has grown into one of the most popular, as well as one of the most dependent, means of communication available today, regardless of the brief history of cellular phones in the United States."
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Monday, February 11, 2008
wikipedia-iphone - Google Code
"An offline Wikipedia reader for the iPhone or iPod Touch. I wanted to write an iPhone app over Christmas, and so hacked this together during the break."
Wikipedia on the iPhone - offline. Nice.
Wikipedia on the iPhone - offline. Nice.
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GPhone Prototype Debuts At Mobile World Congress
"The first official prototype of a phone running Google’s Android platform has debuted at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona today. Upstaging the usually quick blog media, AP captured the first shot (above), left of picture we’ve blown up the phone for a closer look."
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Friday, January 04, 2008
Interesting Uses of Camera Mobile Phones
"Some creative and productive uses of camera mobile phones (and digital cameras):"
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Sunday, July 01, 2007
Piper Jaffray: 500,000 iPhones sold over the weekend | Tech news blog - CNET News.com
"Piper Jaffray: 500,000 iPhones sold over the weekend"
Very impressive numbers. I wonder how many the Razor phone sold the first weekend it was for sale.
Very impressive numbers. I wonder how many the Razor phone sold the first weekend it was for sale.
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iPhones that didn't activate (Scripting News)
"According to an unscientific Engadget poll, 38 percent of iPhone users have not gotten their phones activated."
I am not sure why I am paying more attention to the negative stories. It is a beautiful phone that will only get better.
I am not sure why I am paying more attention to the negative stories. It is a beautiful phone that will only get better.
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Center for Citizen Media: Blog » Blog Archive » The iPhone is a Beta Product
"So I’ve just helped a friend set up a new iPhone, and have played with it a bit. The experience has reinforced my decision to steer clear of the most shamelessly overhyped consumer product since Windows 95."
iPhone or iPhoney?
iPhone or iPhoney?
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Friday, June 29, 2007
iPhoney
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Sunday, December 17, 2006
Welcome to Phonezoo
"With Phonezoo you can:
# Create free, custom ringtones from your audio files
# Send ringtones directly to your phone
# Share ringtones with others
# No subscription required. No hidden charges"
Ringtones are big business. This site helps you create ringtones and get free ringtones.
# Create free, custom ringtones from your audio files
# Send ringtones directly to your phone
# Share ringtones with others
# No subscription required. No hidden charges"
Ringtones are big business. This site helps you create ringtones and get free ringtones.
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Celltrade, America's Online Cellular Exchange Place
"Celltradeusa.com has pioneered a new cellular category that will forever change the way the world views cell phone contracts.
We have developed the world's first online community that gets dissatisfied cell phone customers out of their service contract."
Save yourself a termination fee by finding someone to trade contracts.
We have developed the world's first online community that gets dissatisfied cell phone customers out of their service contract."
Save yourself a termination fee by finding someone to trade contracts.
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Saturday, December 16, 2006
12 Unwritten Rules of Cell Phone Etiquette | Digital Media Wire
"There are some hard, cold truths to the way we use our cell phones, but they’ve become commonplace to the point of forming an accepted,"
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Tuesday, December 12, 2006
A Webware challenge: Make cell phones better lifelines | Webware : Cool web apps for everyone
"Web site dedicated to the safety of employees."
How to make cellphones better lifelines.
How to make cellphones better lifelines.
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New Cell Phone Law
Worth a luck for a quick smile.
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Sunday, December 10, 2006
GigaOM » Can Personal Cellular Sites boost cell service?
"Mobile operators are on the verge of asking you to help them solve one of their biggest problems – how to get more signal strength where you need or want it most. Their plan? Allow end users to buy personal devices that act like Wi-Fi routers, providing nearby cellular bandwidth in hard-to-reach places like offices and homes."
Fascinating approach. I know individuals that cannot access their mobile phones in their house, running outside to take calls. This should help.
Fascinating approach. I know individuals that cannot access their mobile phones in their house, running outside to take calls. This should help.
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Friday, April 07, 2006
'Doctor Who' Shrinks to Cellular Size
"BBC to offer downloadable previews of new episodes for cell phones and the Internet"
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Saturday, February 18, 2006
North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!
"Nokia and Motorola, the world's biggest branded handset makers, both unveiled phones this week that switch between cellular coverage outdoors and cheap wireless Internet calls inside -- all on a single phone number."
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Monday, January 23, 2006
City loses battle to stop cell tower
"Cell phone towers may be ugly, but that's not reason enough for cities to block their construction, a federal appeals court ruled last week."
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Saturday, November 19, 2005
BART Adds Wireless--the Cellular Kind
"The story trumpets wireless, but it ain’t Wi-Fi: Underground stations through the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system have had cellular capacity added so that calls and data can be sent. San Francisco stations were first to get the enhancement; more of SF along with Oakland and Berkeley stations will follow. The deal will bring hundreds of thousands of dollars of year to BART’s pockets, and eventually millions."
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Sunday, November 13, 2005
Amish answer call of cellular technology
"The sight of an Amish person chatting on a cellular phone while climbing out of a horse-drawn buggy still strikes some as a contradiction in terms."
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Monday, October 24, 2005
The 3G Opportunity
"It’s a critical juncture for the nation’s largest carriers. Cingular, Sprint, and Verizon are all betting on their next-generation networks and 3G phones to bolster their profit margins, hoping that consumers will sign up for data plans that give them access to video clips, mobile games, and downloadable music."
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Czechs to get TV on cellular phones
"Swiss content security firm Kudelski is teaming up with T-Mobile, the mobile telephony arm of Germany's Deutsche Telekom, to deliver a mobile TV service in the Czech Republic."
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Monday, October 17, 2005
Cingular shutting down AT&T’s UMTS network until next year
"It doesn’t get talked about much these days, but before getting snapped up by Cingular AT&T Wireless actually introduced high-speed UMTS wireless service in a handful of cities (Seattle, the SF Bay Area, Phoenix, and Detroit)... (Cingular will) be shutting down UMTS data service until early 2006..."
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Samsung launches cell phone with 3-gigabyte memory
"South Korea's Samsung Electronics launched a cellular phone with a three-gigabyte memory, the world's largest data storage capacity ever applied to mobile handsets."
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Sunday, October 16, 2005
Mobile phones morph into on-the-go computers
"WEREN'T cell phones made for talking? That is so yesterday.
Cell phones are quickly becoming an on-the-go entertainment center."
Cell phones are quickly becoming an on-the-go entertainment center."
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Friday, October 14, 2005
India's cellular phone market adding 2.5 million new users every month
"Nearly 2.5 million Indians are buying new cellphone connections every month, making the South Asian country one of the world's most promising markets for mobile phone service providers, a senior industry official said Friday."
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Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Cellular-Free Enclaves Fight to Save Pay Phones - New York Times
"The pay phone in the dirt parking lot of the Acworth General Store here is not terribly impressive, its base coated in grime and a plastic-covered phone book hanging limply from its metal frame.
But to residents of this village of 150 in southwest New Hampshire, it is a phone worth fighting for. The town gets no cellphone reception, and there is no other pay phone for miles. The police and volunteer fire departments even have to use the phone sometimes when their radios do not work."
But to residents of this village of 150 in southwest New Hampshire, it is a phone worth fighting for. The town gets no cellphone reception, and there is no other pay phone for miles. The police and volunteer fire departments even have to use the phone sometimes when their radios do not work."
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Sunday, October 09, 2005
Palm Linux mobile phones coming this year?
"Palm will ship Linux-powered mobile phones this year, say sources claiming to be close to the company. The devices will be powered by Wind River Linux, and pending carrier reaction, may well be the first Linux-powered handsets distributed widely within the US."
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Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Music, Not Gaming, The Next Big Cellular Thing: Study
"Music played on mobile phones could become more successful than mobile gaming, according to a study released Tuesday by market research firm In-Stat. However, the study added, the mobile music industry must mature before that happens, the study warned."
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Saturday, September 24, 2005
Going beyond just saying hello
"The latest cell phone features -- from taking and sharing photographs, playing music, airing television clips, acting as a GPS device and more -- will be showcased next week as more than 15,000 industry delegates roll into San Francisco for one of the major conferences of the wireless industry."
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Thursday, September 22, 2005
Cingular’s push-to-talk is a go for mid October
"Cingular’s push-to-talk is a go for mid October...
Basically it should be scheduled for announcement on October 13th, and will cost users an additional $9.99 per month for unlimited PTT minutes (or family-plan users $19.99)."
Basically it should be scheduled for announcement on October 13th, and will cost users an additional $9.99 per month for unlimited PTT minutes (or family-plan users $19.99)."
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Sunday, September 18, 2005
Up, down and all around, cell towers blend in to North County's landscape
"As cell phone demand has risen, and communities have bristled at the proliferation of unsightly cell towers, companies have searched for better ways to blend them into the environment, officials say."
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Saturday, September 17, 2005
Next up for cell phones: porn
"The cell phone, which already plays music, sends and receives e-mail and takes pictures, is adding a steamier offering: pornography."
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Friday, September 16, 2005
"Close Encounters of the Cellular Kind" By Dave Kiffer
" Ketchikan, Alaska - Since my family is apparently the only one in North America to not go "cellular" that puts us in a unique position to observe the ways that other folks use their cell phones "conveniently" intrude upon our lives."
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Cellular Phones in the United States
"The object of this paper is to analyze the mobile phone market in the United States and point out differences with Europe and Asia. At first, interest on this subject came from simple curiosity, as foreigners in the US, in the telecommunication sector...
In our study we will analyze sales trends, new technologies and the most interesting devices of cell phones developed in the telecommunication sector. Moreover we will focus our attention on advertising campaigns used to make cell phones more accessible to US customers and their possible usage as media for new advertising techniques."
In our study we will analyze sales trends, new technologies and the most interesting devices of cell phones developed in the telecommunication sector. Moreover we will focus our attention on advertising campaigns used to make cell phones more accessible to US customers and their possible usage as media for new advertising techniques."
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Monday, September 12, 2005
Can you hear me now?
"Cellular companies' roving technicians track reception to make sure you stay connected
The top of Gene Giordano's Ford Taurus wagon looks more like the underside of a cow than a sophisticated cell phone signal tracker for seeking out bad reception around New England.
Giordano is a test man for Verizon Wireless, driving from town to town throughout New England logging the reception holes called dead zones in a $300,000 vehicle he calls 'the porcupine' thanks to a dozen udder-like antenna stubs covering the car's roof."
The top of Gene Giordano's Ford Taurus wagon looks more like the underside of a cow than a sophisticated cell phone signal tracker for seeking out bad reception around New England.
Giordano is a test man for Verizon Wireless, driving from town to town throughout New England logging the reception holes called dead zones in a $300,000 vehicle he calls 'the porcupine' thanks to a dozen udder-like antenna stubs covering the car's roof."
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Sunday, September 11, 2005
Cellular tower to built as disguised bell tower
"A planned bell tower on church property at 96th and Harrison streets will not ring with joyous peals after its construction but instead will transmit more modern rings - those of cellular phones.
U.S. Cellular has contracted with Cornerstone Church, SBC (formerly named First Southern Baptist Church) to build a mock bell tower on the SE corner of the church parking lot."
U.S. Cellular has contracted with Cornerstone Church, SBC (formerly named First Southern Baptist Church) to build a mock bell tower on the SE corner of the church parking lot."
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Thursday, September 08, 2005
Cellular Telephone for the Home Is Now Available
"The new Waxess D-Mode-CT(TM) Home Cellular Phone integrates cellular phone service and regular telephone service into one home telephone. Home and small business telephone users can now take advantage of popular cellular calling features, including larger toll-free calling areas, discounted or free long distance rates, discounted or free night and weekend calls, text messaging and more.
Additionally, the Waxess D-Mode-CT(TM) Home Cellular Phone adds more power to the cellular signal by providing up to 2 Watts of cellular transmit power. That's more than 3 times the power of typical hand-held cellular phones, resulting in much better indoor reception (especially in rural areas). "
Additionally, the Waxess D-Mode-CT(TM) Home Cellular Phone adds more power to the cellular signal by providing up to 2 Watts of cellular transmit power. That's more than 3 times the power of typical hand-held cellular phones, resulting in much better indoor reception (especially in rural areas). "
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Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Mobile phone cancer link rejected
"Mobile phone use does not up the risk of cancer, at least in the first 10 years of use, the largest investigation to date shows."
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Monday, August 29, 2005
Cellular comic books serious business
"TOKYO — Sony Pictures Entertainment will almost triple the number of comic books it formats for viewing on cellphones in a move that will make it the No. 1 provider of popular Japanese 'manga' comics for cellphones, a company official said."
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Sunday, August 28, 2005
Cellular One running back-to-school promotion with a twist
"Cellular One stores and authorized agents in Raleigh, Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers, Wyoming, McDowell, Tazewell and Bland counties are offering a free camera phone to new customers who donate school supplies."
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Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Melding of cell phones and Wi-Fi will be cosmic, man
"Over the next few years, companies will start selling dual-mode cellular/Wi-Fi phones. The phones will be able to make voice calls either on a cellular network, or by connecting via Wi-Fi wireless Internet to make calls using VoIP (a.k.a. Voice over Internet Protocol).
Cell-Fi, man. Dig it.
When in range of Wi-Fi — in your office, home, Starbucks — the phone will make calls using VoIP, which should be cheaper and better quality than a typical cell call. When there's no Wi-Fi, the phone will switch to the cell network."
Cell-Fi, man. Dig it.
When in range of Wi-Fi — in your office, home, Starbucks — the phone will make calls using VoIP, which should be cheaper and better quality than a typical cell call. When there's no Wi-Fi, the phone will switch to the cell network."
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NCI Debuts New Line of Cellular Products for the Home; ''Cut the Landline'' Initiative Aggregates Choices for Cellular Carriers
"ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2005--National Cellular (NCI) announces the debut of a broad suite of products designed to assist consumers in 'cutting the landline' -- using cellular service at home.
More than half of all U.S. adults are considering abandoning fixed-line service for wireless, and nine percent have already cut the cord, according to a study from Harris Interactive. That means that Wireless Carriers are searching for cellular devices to place in subscribers' homes and offices."
More than half of all U.S. adults are considering abandoning fixed-line service for wireless, and nine percent have already cut the cord, according to a study from Harris Interactive. That means that Wireless Carriers are searching for cellular devices to place in subscribers' homes and offices."
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Monday, August 22, 2005
Technology: Castoff cellular phones are being turned into lifelines
"Castoff cellular phones are being turned into lifelines
The movement to recycle discarded cell phones is growing. Some are exchanged for cash, others are put in the hands of abuse survivors."
The movement to recycle discarded cell phones is growing. Some are exchanged for cash, others are put in the hands of abuse survivors."
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Dr Who On The Mobile?
"For science fiction geeks everywhere, this may be the boon you've been waiting for. The BBC announced they will offer episodes of 'Dr. Who' and Red Dwarf' for cell phones, thinking the geeks are early adopters."
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Sunday, August 21, 2005
Debate Over Cell Phone Towers Growing
"After two years of boisterous meetings and litigation, the 150-member Southampton Presbyterian Church surrounded by closely-spaced red-brick homes is at odds with its neighbors over an issue that has nothing to do with theology.
T-Mobile plans to construct a cell phone antenna along the chimney of the two-story, 89-year-old white-stone building. In return, the company will pay rent to the church."
T-Mobile plans to construct a cell phone antenna along the chimney of the two-story, 89-year-old white-stone building. In return, the company will pay rent to the church."
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Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Global Cellular Revenues $570B in 2005 as Subscribers Top 2 Billion
"BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 2005--Strategy Analytics, the global research and consulting company, today released its Wireless Network Strategies updated global cellular market report, 'Worldwide Cellular User Forecast 2005-2010,' forecasting that the worldwide cellular user base will increase from 1.7 billion at the end of 2005 to 2.5 billion by the end of 2010, a 38 percent penetration rate. With average revenues falling 7 percent to $30 per user per month in 2005, Strategy Analytics expects further weakness in global ARPUs as increasingly prepaid-centric and low-ARPU China, India and other emerging markets remain the engine for user growth. "
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Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Boeing Tests Cell Phone Service in Flight
PCWorld.com - Boeing Tests Cell Phone Service in Flight:
"Qualcomm and Boeing's Connexion have joined forces to test in-flight mobile phone communications in a specially equipped Boeing 737-400 aircraft, the companies said Monday.
Connexion, which already provides a wireless Internet service to airline passengers with laptops, hopes to offer them a mobile phone service as soon as regulators in the U.S. give the green light."
"Qualcomm and Boeing's Connexion have joined forces to test in-flight mobile phone communications in a specially equipped Boeing 737-400 aircraft, the companies said Monday.
Connexion, which already provides a wireless Internet service to airline passengers with laptops, hopes to offer them a mobile phone service as soon as regulators in the U.S. give the green light."
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Sprint Nextel Merger Announcement
Merger Announcement:
"SPRINT AND NEXTEL EXPECT TO CLOSE MERGER ON AUG. 12, 2005
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & RESTON, Va.--Aug. 9, 2005--Sprint (NYSE:FON) and Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) today announced that they intend to close their proposed merger on Friday, Aug. 12, 2005. The companies have received all required regulatory approvals for the merger.
The proposed merger-of-equals between Sprint and Nextel was announced on Dec. 15, 2004 with a commitment to create Sprint Nextel -- a leading communications provider that will offer a comprehensive range of innovative wireless and wireline products and services to consumer, business and government customers. After the completion of the merger, Sprint Nextel common stock will begin trading on Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'S.'"
"SPRINT AND NEXTEL EXPECT TO CLOSE MERGER ON AUG. 12, 2005
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & RESTON, Va.--Aug. 9, 2005--Sprint (NYSE:FON) and Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) today announced that they intend to close their proposed merger on Friday, Aug. 12, 2005. The companies have received all required regulatory approvals for the merger.
The proposed merger-of-equals between Sprint and Nextel was announced on Dec. 15, 2004 with a commitment to create Sprint Nextel -- a leading communications provider that will offer a comprehensive range of innovative wireless and wireline products and services to consumer, business and government customers. After the completion of the merger, Sprint Nextel common stock will begin trading on Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'S.'"
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Monday, August 08, 2005
Russians develop passion for expensive and stylish cellular phones
Russians develop passion for expensive and stylish cellular phones - PRAVDA.Ru:
"Russians are becoming increasingly fastidious when it comes to choosing a new cellular phone"
"Russians are becoming increasingly fastidious when it comes to choosing a new cellular phone"
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Is a $20 cell phone on the horizon?
Is a $20 cell phone on the horizon? | CNET News.com:
"NEW DELHI, India--Texas Instruments has announced the availability of its single-chip technology for cell phone makers in emerging markets."
"NEW DELHI, India--Texas Instruments has announced the availability of its single-chip technology for cell phone makers in emerging markets."
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Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Flexible Chips Will Let Phones Do It All
PCWorld.com - Flexible Chips Will Let Phones Do It All:
"A startup claims it has a programmable cellular phone chip that can handle the communications processing for a wide range of protocols, as well as multimedia and application processing, which could drive down handset prices or help add network capabilities to cameras and other devices."
"A startup claims it has a programmable cellular phone chip that can handle the communications processing for a wide range of protocols, as well as multimedia and application processing, which could drive down handset prices or help add network capabilities to cameras and other devices."
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Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Cingular rolls out 3G to more cities.
3G wars heat up | CNET News.com:
"Cingular Wireless, the No. 1 cell phone operator in the United States, said Wednesday that it will have wireless broadband networks up and running in 15 to 20 cities by year's end as it tries to catch rival Verizon Wireless."
"Cingular Wireless, the No. 1 cell phone operator in the United States, said Wednesday that it will have wireless broadband networks up and running in 15 to 20 cities by year's end as it tries to catch rival Verizon Wireless."
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Saturday, July 16, 2005
Cell Phone Messaging Without Restrictions
Cellphone carriers allowing cross-carrier photo swaps - Engadget - www.engadget.com:
"So it looks like cellphone carriers have finally gotten hip to the fact that nobody really cares what carrier their friends are on — they just want to send MMS messages to them without restrictions."
"So it looks like cellphone carriers have finally gotten hip to the fact that nobody really cares what carrier their friends are on — they just want to send MMS messages to them without restrictions."
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Friday, July 15, 2005
Who made the first cell phone camera?
Who made the first cell phone camera? | News.blog | CNET News.com:
"A few years ago, the idea of putting a camera inside a cell phone struck many as sheer madness. But now most phones come with them as a standard feature. Phone sales even threaten the digital camera industry."
"A few years ago, the idea of putting a camera inside a cell phone struck many as sheer madness. But now most phones come with them as a standard feature. Phone sales even threaten the digital camera industry."
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Monday, July 11, 2005
Cheap Is New Cell-Phone Mantra
Wired News: Cheap Is New Cell-Phone Mantra:
"Pricey smartphones might get all the attention. But these days, much of the mobile industry is focused on making phones for people who today can't afford even a basic handset.
For instance, Philips Electronics recently announced that it has the electronics required to make a mobile phone that can be sold for less than $20. By 2008, the company hopes to be able to support handsets that cost less than $15."
"Pricey smartphones might get all the attention. But these days, much of the mobile industry is focused on making phones for people who today can't afford even a basic handset.
For instance, Philips Electronics recently announced that it has the electronics required to make a mobile phone that can be sold for less than $20. By 2008, the company hopes to be able to support handsets that cost less than $15."
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Cingular has massive problems
Cingular has massive problems:
"It seems that Cingular has a massive US-wide problem with their network, or in their parlance, a feature. This new feature, one that they don't charge extra for, yet, makes it impossible for you to get inbound calls, they just drop to voice mail."
"It seems that Cingular has a massive US-wide problem with their network, or in their parlance, a feature. This new feature, one that they don't charge extra for, yet, makes it impossible for you to get inbound calls, they just drop to voice mail."
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More Cell Lines than Land Lines
Cellphone Numbers Overtake Land Lines:
"The number of mobile-phone users in the U.S. surpassed the number of conventional land-based phone lines in the second half of 2004, the government said Friday."
"The number of mobile-phone users in the U.S. surpassed the number of conventional land-based phone lines in the second half of 2004, the government said Friday."
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Saturday, July 09, 2005
Wired News: Cell Phones Capture London Blasts
Wired News: Cell Phones Capture London Blasts
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Thursday, July 07, 2005
The cell phone strikes again? | News.blog | CNET News.com
The cell phone strikes again? | News.blog | CNET News.com:
"Were cell phones used Thursday to remotely trigger the deadly terrorist bombings in London? While official confirmation was not immediately forthcoming, CNN, an American news agency, reported that British investigators believe cell phones may have been used to trigger the bombs. "
"Were cell phones used Thursday to remotely trigger the deadly terrorist bombings in London? While official confirmation was not immediately forthcoming, CNN, an American news agency, reported that British investigators believe cell phones may have been used to trigger the bombs. "
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An energy-conscious wireless technology | CNET News.com
An energy-conscious wireless technology | CNET News.com:
"A new wireless technology called xMax is gaining attention as just the ticket to help next-generation technologies, such as WiMax and 3G wireless, fulfill their promise."
"A new wireless technology called xMax is gaining attention as just the ticket to help next-generation technologies, such as WiMax and 3G wireless, fulfill their promise."
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New options in the cell phone picture | CNET News.com
New options in the cell phone picture | CNET News.com:
"That phone in your pocket gets handier all the time, from swapping photos to sending text messages. Also: What to do when it gets old."
"That phone in your pocket gets handier all the time, from swapping photos to sending text messages. Also: What to do when it gets old."
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Tuesday, June 07, 2005
BBC NEWS | Education | Warning over 'bullying by mobile'
BBC NEWS | Education | Warning over 'bullying by mobile':
"One in five young people has been bullied by mobile phone or via the internet, a study suggests."
"One in five young people has been bullied by mobile phone or via the internet, a study suggests."
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Thursday, June 02, 2005
Commwarrior cell phone virus marches on | CNET News.com
Commwarrior cell phone virus marches on | CNET News.com:
"Network security experts F-Secure say there's a relatively simple reason why even the savviest cell phone owners are falling prey to a new virus."
"Network security experts F-Secure say there's a relatively simple reason why even the savviest cell phone owners are falling prey to a new virus."
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Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Cell phones to take flight | CNET News.com
Cell phones to take flight | CNET News.com:
"FAQ Air travelers beware: Cell yell at 30,000 feet is coming.
As shown by the flurry of comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission in the past few days, there's a consensus building to relax rules that since 1991 have banned cell phone use on U.S. commercial flights."
"FAQ Air travelers beware: Cell yell at 30,000 feet is coming.
As shown by the flurry of comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission in the past few days, there's a consensus building to relax rules that since 1991 have banned cell phone use on U.S. commercial flights."
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Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Is Cingular 3G slowing down? | CNET News.com
Is Cingular 3G slowing down? | CNET News.com:
"Cingular Wireless, the No. 1 cell phone operator in the U.S., may have scaled back its wireless broadband deployment plans, financial analysts are reporting."
"Cingular Wireless, the No. 1 cell phone operator in the U.S., may have scaled back its wireless broadband deployment plans, financial analysts are reporting."
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Thursday, May 19, 2005
BBC NEWS | Technology | Dolphins offered mobile solution
BBC NEWS | Technology | Dolphins offered mobile solution:
"Dusky dolphins living off the coast of Cape Town are about to be issued with mobile phone technology."
"Dusky dolphins living off the coast of Cape Town are about to be issued with mobile phone technology."
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Tuesday, May 17, 2005
'Free' TV for your cell phone | CNET News.com
'Free' TV for your cell phone | CNET News.com:
"One of the first advertising-supported television stations capable of delivering programming to cell phones is set to debut soon."
"One of the first advertising-supported television stations capable of delivering programming to cell phones is set to debut soon."
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Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Gates sees big dollars in little devices | Newsmakers | CNET News.com
Gates sees big dollars in little devices | Newsmakers | CNET News.com:
"Bill Gates doesn't think his company has been slow to crack the cell phone market. He just thinks the little devices have yet to catch up to the power of his company's software."
"Bill Gates doesn't think his company has been slow to crack the cell phone market. He just thinks the little devices have yet to catch up to the power of his company's software."
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Friday, May 06, 2005
Microsoft aims to be cell phone 'Survivor' | CNET News.com
Microsoft aims to be cell phone 'Survivor' | CNET News.com:
"The software maker is expected next week to introduce Windows Mobile 5, the next version of its operating system for cell phones and handhelds. The OS, code-named Magneto, is the latest in a string of software releases that highlight Microsoft's attempts to take on rivals including PalmSource and Nokia."
"The software maker is expected next week to introduce Windows Mobile 5, the next version of its operating system for cell phones and handhelds. The OS, code-named Magneto, is the latest in a string of software releases that highlight Microsoft's attempts to take on rivals including PalmSource and Nokia."
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Monday, May 02, 2005
Teens dialing up ring tone trouble | CNET News.com
Teens dialing up ring tone trouble | CNET News.com:
"Wireless operators are fighting a growing backlash from parents angry at the exorbitant ring tone bills their children are racking up."
"Wireless operators are fighting a growing backlash from parents angry at the exorbitant ring tone bills their children are racking up."
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Friday, April 29, 2005
Cell phones make people feel small | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Cell phones make people feel small | The San Diego Union-Tribune:
"We've lost the battle over how to stop others, and sometimes ourselves, from talking on cell phones in public. Annoying conversation devolves into something more troubling, though, when we use cell phones to whittle away at others' dignity."
"We've lost the battle over how to stop others, and sometimes ourselves, from talking on cell phones in public. Annoying conversation devolves into something more troubling, though, when we use cell phones to whittle away at others' dignity."
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Wednesday, April 27, 2005
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Somerset | Pub chef bitten by deadly spider
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Somerset | Pub chef bitten by deadly spider:
"A chef bitten by a deadly spider in his pub kitchen was saved after experts were able to identify the creature from a picture on his mobile phone."
"A chef bitten by a deadly spider in his pub kitchen was saved after experts were able to identify the creature from a picture on his mobile phone."
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BBC NEWS | Technology | Nokia offers new range of phones
BBC NEWS | Technology | Nokia offers new range of phones:
"Phone maker Nokia has unveiled a music-enabled mobile that it hopes will put it head to head with Apple's iPod."
"Phone maker Nokia has unveiled a music-enabled mobile that it hopes will put it head to head with Apple's iPod."
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Monday, April 25, 2005
Wired News: Sexy Force-Feedback Phone
Wired News: Sexy Force-Feedback Phone:
"A new cell phone that shakes like the mobile version of a 'rumble' game controller will be introduced by Samsung next week."
"A new cell phone that shakes like the mobile version of a 'rumble' game controller will be introduced by Samsung next week."
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Thursday, April 21, 2005
Wired News: Far Apart but Intensely Connected
Wired News: Far Apart but Intensely Connected:
"Julia Steinmetz and Michael Mandiberg live on opposite sides of the United States, but are in constant contact -- courtesy of their unlimited cell-phone plan."
"Julia Steinmetz and Michael Mandiberg live on opposite sides of the United States, but are in constant contact -- courtesy of their unlimited cell-phone plan."
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Wednesday, April 20, 2005
PC World's Techlog - My Treo 650 is Driving My Coworkers Crazy!
PC World's Techlog - My Treo 650 is Driving My Coworkers Crazy!:
"The problem is this: When the Treo is doing data--which it often does in the background, since it's set to grab e-mail for me on the fly--it causes any monitor or speakerphone in close proximity to make a weird intermittent buzzing noise. It kind of sounds like Morse Code, circa 2005, and it's both mysterious and annoying. "
"The problem is this: When the Treo is doing data--which it often does in the background, since it's set to grab e-mail for me on the fly--it causes any monitor or speakerphone in close proximity to make a weird intermittent buzzing noise. It kind of sounds like Morse Code, circa 2005, and it's both mysterious and annoying. "
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Tuesday, April 19, 2005
New cell phone takes dictation | CNET News.com
New cell phone takes dictation | CNET News.com:
"South Korean electronics giant Samsung unveiled the first of two cell phones that translate speech into text, in the latest attempt to make it easier for cell phones to surf the Web or send text messages."
"South Korean electronics giant Samsung unveiled the first of two cell phones that translate speech into text, in the latest attempt to make it easier for cell phones to surf the Web or send text messages."
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Monday, April 18, 2005
PCWorld.com - Is Your Cell Phone Ratting on You?
PCWorld.com - Is Your Cell Phone Ratting on You?:
"Stealthy spy phones and powerful interceptors conjure images of James Bond's outfitter, Q."
"Stealthy spy phones and powerful interceptors conjure images of James Bond's outfitter, Q."
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Friday, April 15, 2005
Yahoo! News - After porn, music and gaming, time for TV on cellphone
Yahoo! News - After porn, music and gaming, time for TV on cellphone:
"CANNES, France (AFP) - With pornography, music and gaming already well established with millions of cellphone users around the world, the burning question now is whether television will make it big on the tiny screen too."
"CANNES, France (AFP) - With pornography, music and gaming already well established with millions of cellphone users around the world, the burning question now is whether television will make it big on the tiny screen too."
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BBC NEWS | Technology | Mobile safety at your fingertips
BBC NEWS | Technology | Mobile safety at your fingertips:
"The number of viruses infecting mobile phones increased in last month, according to research."
"The number of viruses infecting mobile phones increased in last month, according to research."
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Thursday, April 14, 2005
Globetechnology: Google launches North American cellphone services
Globetechnology: Google launches North American cellphone services
"MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google Inc. has unveiled two new services with which users can find local business listings or get driving directions through their cellphones."
"MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google Inc. has unveiled two new services with which users can find local business listings or get driving directions through their cellphones."
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Wednesday, April 13, 2005
More cell phones, less satisfaction | CNET News.com
More cell phones, less satisfaction | CNET News.com:
"Consumers may not be crazy about the companies delivering cell phone service, but that's not deterring them from buying mobile phones."
"Consumers may not be crazy about the companies delivering cell phone service, but that's not deterring them from buying mobile phones."
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BBC NEWS | World | Africa | Texting to help SA HIV patients
BBC NEWS | World | Africa | Texting to help SA HIV patients:
"Mobile phone text messaging is being used to help South African HIV patients with the complicated process of taking anti-retroviral drugs in an initiative by Cape Town University."
"Mobile phone text messaging is being used to help South African HIV patients with the complicated process of taking anti-retroviral drugs in an initiative by Cape Town University."
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Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Google Targets Cell Phone Users
Google Targets Cell Phone Users:
"Mountain View, California based Google announced a new search tool aimed at mobile phone users earlier today. Services are currently limited to users in the United States and Canada."
"Mountain View, California based Google announced a new search tool aimed at mobile phone users earlier today. Services are currently limited to users in the United States and Canada."
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Coldplay single to be heard first on phones | CNET News.com
Coldplay single to be heard first on phones | CNET News.com:
"Cingular Wireless is launching a new promotion it hopes will make the charts, offering singles from top bands as ring tones even before they've been released."
"Cingular Wireless is launching a new promotion it hopes will make the charts, offering singles from top bands as ring tones even before they've been released."
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BBC NEWS | Health | Mobile phones 'safe for brains'
BBC NEWS | Health | Mobile phones 'safe for brains':
"Using a mobile phone does not increase the risk of developing a brain tumour, the latest research suggests"
"Using a mobile phone does not increase the risk of developing a brain tumour, the latest research suggests"
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Monday, April 11, 2005
Keep on rockin' with your cell phone | News.blog | CNET News.com
Keep on rockin' with your cell phone | News.blog | CNET News.com:
"Keep on rockin' with your cell phone"
"Keep on rockin' with your cell phone"
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Thursday, April 07, 2005
Photos: Nokia's luxury play | CNET News.com
"Nokia commissioned musician Ryuichi Sakamoto to compose ring tones and alerts for this new camera phone, dubbed the 8800 for the U.S. market (and the 8801 in other countries). The company says it drew on modern watchmaking and jewelry-making techniques to design the handset."
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Wednesday, April 06, 2005
PCWorld.com - Jamster Slammed for Mobile Selling Practices
PCWorld.com - Jamster Slammed for Mobile Selling Practices:
"Jamster, a service owned by VeriSign that sells ringtones and other content to mobile-phone subscribers, is under attack for allegedly misleading young consumers into paying for expensive text messages."
"Jamster, a service owned by VeriSign that sells ringtones and other content to mobile-phone subscribers, is under attack for allegedly misleading young consumers into paying for expensive text messages."
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Monday, April 04, 2005
Don't flush the phone | News.blog | CNET News.com
Don't flush the phone | News.blog | CNET News.com:
"OK, maybe you do need another reason not to carry on a business conversation while taking care of other business. How about the $100 an hour you'll have to pay the plumber to fish your phone out when it drops into the toilet? And the endless cans of Lysol you'll have to apply to ever feel good about using that phone again?"
"OK, maybe you do need another reason not to carry on a business conversation while taking care of other business. How about the $100 an hour you'll have to pay the plumber to fish your phone out when it drops into the toilet? And the endless cans of Lysol you'll have to apply to ever feel good about using that phone again?"
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Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com:
"BASEL, Switzerland : After the depressed economic climate caused by SARS and the war in Iraq, watch makers at the Baselworld international watch and jewellery fair are bracing for a new challenge to their declining sales: the cellphone. "
"BASEL, Switzerland : After the depressed economic climate caused by SARS and the war in Iraq, watch makers at the Baselworld international watch and jewellery fair are bracing for a new challenge to their declining sales: the cellphone. "
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PCWorld.com - Cell Phone Doubles as a Camcorder
PCWorld.com - Cell Phone Doubles as a Camcorder:
"Taking a cue from the video recording function that is increasingly found in high-end cell phones, a South Korean company has developed a cell phone that looks like a camcorder."
"Taking a cue from the video recording function that is increasingly found in high-end cell phones, a South Korean company has developed a cell phone that looks like a camcorder."
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Sunday, April 03, 2005
New service brings radio to phones | CNET News.com
New service brings radio to phones | CNET News.com:
"Start-up MSpot hopes to take on the fledgling satellite radio industry with a new service that delivers streaming news, talk and music programming to mobile phones."
"Start-up MSpot hopes to take on the fledgling satellite radio industry with a new service that delivers streaming news, talk and music programming to mobile phones."
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It's Time for Wireless Carriers to Shed Their Tech-Phobia (washingtonpost.com)
It's Time for Wireless Carriers to Shed Their Tech-Phobia (washingtonpost.com):
"Despite immense advances in technology, we face the same basic constraints that our grandparents did when choosing what color of rotary-dial phone to get from the Bell System: You can only buy what the phone company wants to sell."
"Despite immense advances in technology, we face the same basic constraints that our grandparents did when choosing what color of rotary-dial phone to get from the Bell System: You can only buy what the phone company wants to sell."
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Friday, April 01, 2005
BBC NEWS | World | South Asia | Mobile phone riot in Bangladesh
BBC NEWS | World | South Asia | Mobile phone riot in Bangladesh:
"Police in Bangladesh have baton charged mobile phone bargain hunters after application forms for a cut-price deal ran out.
Thousands had queued in the capital, Dhaka, to take advantage of the offer from state-owned Teletalk Bangladesh.
When the forms ran out, crowds who had braved heat, rain and a nationwide strike vented their anger."
"Police in Bangladesh have baton charged mobile phone bargain hunters after application forms for a cut-price deal ran out.
Thousands had queued in the capital, Dhaka, to take advantage of the offer from state-owned Teletalk Bangladesh.
When the forms ran out, crowds who had braved heat, rain and a nationwide strike vented their anger."
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Yahoo! News - Cell-Phone Towers' Mixed Signal
Yahoo! News - Cell-Phone Towers' Mixed Signal:
"Let's get this said right up front: Cell-phone towers are downright ugly. Their appeal is that they are critical infrastructure for what's still a fairly new technology. Plus, new cell-phone features, like cameras and email, should hopefully increase the level of use and penetration relative to other developed countries, which would bode favorably for tower operators' businesses."
"Let's get this said right up front: Cell-phone towers are downright ugly. Their appeal is that they are critical infrastructure for what's still a fairly new technology. Plus, new cell-phone features, like cameras and email, should hopefully increase the level of use and penetration relative to other developed countries, which would bode favorably for tower operators' businesses."
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Thursday, March 31, 2005
New ways to use a cell phone
Photos: New ways to use a cell phone | CNET News.com: "New ways to use a cell phone
The Motorola 725 lets users download songs and video clips. The removable memory will hold up to 1GB of data"
# posted by Les Bain @ 8:44 AM
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Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Indiadaily.com - South Africa another English-speaking nation moves ahead to challenge India in call center market
Indiadaily.com - South Africa another English-speaking nation moves ahead to challenge India in call center market:
"An initiative supported by the national and provincial governments in South Africa to lure call centres of multinationals to this coastal city could impact on India's huge role in this field."
"An initiative supported by the national and provincial governments in South Africa to lure call centres of multinationals to this coastal city could impact on India's huge role in this field."
# posted by Les Bain @ 11:22 PM
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American Radio’s shocking ... abuses of Indian call center girl
American Radio’s shocking blatant racial and filthy abuses of an Indian call center girl live on air – India’s Commerce Minister to face outrage from expatriates over India’s lack of action
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Yahoo! News - Failsafe: Enterprise-Class Wireless Storage
Yahoo! News - Failsafe: Enterprise-Class Wireless Storage:
"Cingular Wireless has rolled out a new connectivity service that lets enterprises wirelessly back up mission-critical data operations in the event that their wire-line connections fail."
"Cingular Wireless has rolled out a new connectivity service that lets enterprises wirelessly back up mission-critical data operations in the event that their wire-line connections fail."
# posted by Les Bain @ 11:13 PM
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Monday, March 28, 2005
Yahoo! News - Cell Phone Songs Prompt Control Questions
Yahoo! News - Cell Phone Songs Prompt Control Questions:
"NEW YORK - It's been the great 'Whodunit?' of two big technology shows: Who put the gag in Motorola Corp.'s mouth just as it was going to unveil a new cell phone featuring the iTunes music download service from Apple Computer Inc.?"
"NEW YORK - It's been the great 'Whodunit?' of two big technology shows: Who put the gag in Motorola Corp.'s mouth just as it was going to unveil a new cell phone featuring the iTunes music download service from Apple Computer Inc.?"
# posted by Les Bain @ 2:40 PM
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European entrant hopes to goose U.S. wireless data market | CNET News.com
European entrant hopes to goose U.S. wireless data market | CNET News.com:
"The newest Internet site for downloading cell phone software, dirtyhippo.com, is the latest example of how U.S. operators are loosening their famously draconian control over what subscribers can download."
"The newest Internet site for downloading cell phone software, dirtyhippo.com, is the latest example of how U.S. operators are loosening their famously draconian control over what subscribers can download."
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Yahoo! News - Family Plans Reflect Slowing Cell Growth
Yahoo! News - Family Plans Reflect Slowing Cell Growth:
"NEW YORK (Reuters) - As discount 'family plans' become the top growth area for U.S. cell phone service providers, investors should keep a sharp eye on customer cancellation rates in coming years, according to industry watchers."
"NEW YORK (Reuters) - As discount 'family plans' become the top growth area for U.S. cell phone service providers, investors should keep a sharp eye on customer cancellation rates in coming years, according to industry watchers."
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Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Yahoo! News - Rethinking Cell Phones
Yahoo! News - Rethinking Cell Phones:
"The economics of cell phones may be set for a shift. Texas Instruments, which makes the processors for more than half of the globe's mobile phones, is working with handset makers who are now testing its OMAP-Vox processor architecture."
"The economics of cell phones may be set for a shift. Texas Instruments, which makes the processors for more than half of the globe's mobile phones, is working with handset makers who are now testing its OMAP-Vox processor architecture."
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Yahoo! News - Suits Alleges Cell Phones a Health Hazard
Yahoo! News - Suits Alleges Cell Phones a Health Hazard:
"RICHMOND, Va. - The science remains unclear on whether the radiation emitted by cell phones poses a health hazard, but a number of lawsuits alleging the risk have been given new life."
"RICHMOND, Va. - The science remains unclear on whether the radiation emitted by cell phones poses a health hazard, but a number of lawsuits alleging the risk have been given new life."
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Mobile Pipeline | 'Poor Man's' Cellular Re-emerges In Third World
Mobile Pipeline | 'Poor Man's' Cellular Re-emerges In Third World
"Manhasset, N.Y. — What's old is new again. After years of wandering in the backwaters of wireless communications, the Personal Handyphone System has resurfaced in developing markets from China to South America as a vibrant, low-cost wireless option for the hundreds of millions who cannot afford 3G or even GSM.
"There's not much else in the world you can run for $4 or $5 per month," said Howie Frisch, director of wireless-product management for UTStarcom Inc."
"Manhasset, N.Y. — What's old is new again. After years of wandering in the backwaters of wireless communications, the Personal Handyphone System has resurfaced in developing markets from China to South America as a vibrant, low-cost wireless option for the hundreds of millions who cannot afford 3G or even GSM.
"There's not much else in the world you can run for $4 or $5 per month," said Howie Frisch, director of wireless-product management for UTStarcom Inc."
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Mobile Pipeline | Cingular Passes 50 Million Subscriber Milestone
Mobile Pipeline | Cingular Passes 50 Million Subscriber Milestone:
"Cingular Wireless, which became the largest U.S. wireless operator after merging with AT&T Wireless last fall, claimed Tuesday that it has passed the 50 million subscriber milestone."
"Cingular Wireless, which became the largest U.S. wireless operator after merging with AT&T Wireless last fall, claimed Tuesday that it has passed the 50 million subscriber milestone."
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Mobile Pipeline | Mobile Search Tool Helps Cell Phone Users
Mobile Pipeline | Mobile Search Tool Helps Cell Phone Users:
"Fast Search & Transfer ASA last week introduced Fast mSearch, designed to help find content that's relevant and functional for cell phones and PDAs.
MSearch will be marketed to telecommunications companies that will then offer it to their customers. While mobile users can do Internet searches today with tools such as Google Short Message Service, the market for search customized for mobile content is just emerging."
"Fast Search & Transfer ASA last week introduced Fast mSearch, designed to help find content that's relevant and functional for cell phones and PDAs.
MSearch will be marketed to telecommunications companies that will then offer it to their customers. While mobile users can do Internet searches today with tools such as Google Short Message Service, the market for search customized for mobile content is just emerging."
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Mobile Pipeline | Report Says Porn Not Killer Mobile App
Mobile Pipeline | Report Says Porn Not Killer Mobile App:
"Pornography delivered to mobile devices will generate $5 billion in revenue to vendors by 2010 but isn't a killer mobile application, according to a Strategy Analytics report released this week."
"Pornography delivered to mobile devices will generate $5 billion in revenue to vendors by 2010 but isn't a killer mobile application, according to a Strategy Analytics report released this week."
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Sunday, March 20, 2005
A cell phone gravestone | News.blog | CNET News.com
A cell phone gravestone | News.blog | CNET News.com:
"The deceased, we assume, liked to gab on his cell phone. Or was it her cell phone? All we know is that he or she, of blessed memory, has been laid to rest beneath a gravestone shaped like a cell phone."
"The deceased, we assume, liked to gab on his cell phone. Or was it her cell phone? All we know is that he or she, of blessed memory, has been laid to rest beneath a gravestone shaped like a cell phone."
# posted by Les Bain @ 8:22 PM
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Friday, March 11, 2005
Yahoo! News - FCC rule seeks clarity on cell phone bills
Yahoo! News - FCC rule seeks clarity on cell phone bills:
"Federal regulators took steps Thursday to clarify confusing and misleading charges on cell phone bills, though critics say the move will actually harm consumers by pre-empting tougher state regulations."
"Federal regulators took steps Thursday to clarify confusing and misleading charges on cell phone bills, though critics say the move will actually harm consumers by pre-empting tougher state regulations."
# posted by Les Bain @ 12:25 PM
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PCWorld.com - A Mobile Phone That Controls a Rolling Camera
PCWorld.com - A Mobile Phone That Controls a Rolling Camera:
"HANOVER, GERMANY -- What's a technology show without a wacky device? Here's one that lives up to that billing: a camera on wheels that can be controlled remotely with a mobile phone using short-range Bluetooth technology.
Why you would want or need to do that is another question.
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Today demonstrated the wireless robotic device, called Rob-1, at its CeBIT booth."
"HANOVER, GERMANY -- What's a technology show without a wacky device? Here's one that lives up to that billing: a camera on wheels that can be controlled remotely with a mobile phone using short-range Bluetooth technology.
Why you would want or need to do that is another question.
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Today demonstrated the wireless robotic device, called Rob-1, at its CeBIT booth."
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Photos: Multifaceted cell phones | CNET News.com
Photos: Multifaceted cell phones | CNET News.com:
"At CeBit, Sony Ericsson is demonstrating its W800, the first Walkman-branded cell phone. It comes with a digital audio player, an FM radio tuner and a 2-megapixel camera."
"At CeBit, Sony Ericsson is demonstrating its W800, the first Walkman-branded cell phone. It comes with a digital audio player, an FM radio tuner and a 2-megapixel camera."
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Thursday, March 10, 2005
TheFeature :: Farmers, Phones and Markets: Mobile Technology In Rural Development
TheFeature :: Farmers, Phones and Markets: Mobile Technology In Rural Development:
"What would a small-scale farmer in Africa, Peru or India want with a mobile phone or a Wi-Fi kiosk? Market information. Timely knowledge about who is buying potatoes today, what the buyers are willing to pay and where they are located can be vitally important to those who are just getting by.
With more than 320 million mobile subscribers in China already, and 150 million mobile phones among the 200 million phones projected for India (where mobile phone use already exceeds land line use) by 2007, the mobile phone looks like tomorrow's most likely access device for agricultural market information."
"What would a small-scale farmer in Africa, Peru or India want with a mobile phone or a Wi-Fi kiosk? Market information. Timely knowledge about who is buying potatoes today, what the buyers are willing to pay and where they are located can be vitally important to those who are just getting by.
With more than 320 million mobile subscribers in China already, and 150 million mobile phones among the 200 million phones projected for India (where mobile phone use already exceeds land line use) by 2007, the mobile phone looks like tomorrow's most likely access device for agricultural market information."
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Yahoo! News - Wireless Carriers Should Shield Kids from Smut
Yahoo! News - Wireless Carriers Should Shield Kids from Smut:
"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. wireless companies should adopt controls and age verification methods to keep children from getting adults-only content through mobile telephones, the industry's trade group said on Thursday."
"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. wireless companies should adopt controls and age verification methods to keep children from getting adults-only content through mobile telephones, the industry's trade group said on Thursday."
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Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Yahoo! News - Cell Phones Do Much More Than Make Calls
Yahoo! News - Cell Phones Do Much More Than Make Calls:
"HANOVER, Germany - The mobile phone is a phone no more. The new models unveiled at the CeBIT technology show Wednesday let users do far more than just call a friend to catch up.
How about sending them a brief film clip of you standing by a fountain in Rome? Or perhaps a photo of the Eiffel Tower with an image quality so fine it could be blown up and placed in a 10x14-inch frame."
"HANOVER, Germany - The mobile phone is a phone no more. The new models unveiled at the CeBIT technology show Wednesday let users do far more than just call a friend to catch up.
How about sending them a brief film clip of you standing by a fountain in Rome? Or perhaps a photo of the Eiffel Tower with an image quality so fine it could be blown up and placed in a 10x14-inch frame."
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BBC NEWS | Business | Mobile growth 'fastest in Africa'
BBC NEWS | Business | Mobile growth 'fastest in Africa':
"Mobile phone use in Africa is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, according to a report."
"Mobile phone use in Africa is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, according to a report."
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Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Cell phone's new role: Live-TV broadcaster | News.blog | CNET News.com
Cell phone's new role: Live-TV broadcaster | News.blog | CNET News.com: "Cell phone's new role: Live-TV broadcaster
Norwegian broadcaster NRK is claiming a world's first, having aired live video from a mobile phone on national television during a long-distance cross-country ski race Sunday."
Norwegian broadcaster NRK is claiming a world's first, having aired live video from a mobile phone on national television during a long-distance cross-country ski race Sunday."
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Yahoo! News - South Korea to Launch Massive Test of Mobile Entertainment
Yahoo! News - South Korea to Launch Massive Test of Mobile Entertainment:
"SEOUL--In the next few months, South Korean companies will launch competing terrestrial and satellite-based multimedia broadcasting services, marking one of the first commercial showdowns over digital video content for mobile phones."
"SEOUL--In the next few months, South Korean companies will launch competing terrestrial and satellite-based multimedia broadcasting services, marking one of the first commercial showdowns over digital video content for mobile phones."
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Sunday, March 06, 2005
Yahoo! News - South Korea's LG, Nortel successfully test new mobile service
Yahoo! News - South Korea's LG, Nortel successfully test new mobile service:
"SEOUL (AFP) - South Korea (news - web sites)'s LG Electronics said it had successfully tested a next-generation high-speed mobile phone service with its Canadian partner Nortel Networks."
"SEOUL (AFP) - South Korea (news - web sites)'s LG Electronics said it had successfully tested a next-generation high-speed mobile phone service with its Canadian partner Nortel Networks."
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Call Center - CallCenterCafe provides call center information, best practices, management resources and a call center professional membership site for
Call Center - CallCenterCafe provides call center information, best practices, management resources and a call center professional membership site for effective call center customer service practice.:
"We invite you to become a member of CallCenterCafe.com. Join our community and take advantage of some of the best resources and tools available for Call Center professionals!
By becoming a member of CallCenterCafe.com you are opening the door to Industry Best Practices, Professional Growth, New Trends, Employment Opportunities and Call Center tools."
"We invite you to become a member of CallCenterCafe.com. Join our community and take advantage of some of the best resources and tools available for Call Center professionals!
By becoming a member of CallCenterCafe.com you are opening the door to Industry Best Practices, Professional Growth, New Trends, Employment Opportunities and Call Center tools."
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Yahoo! News - Nokia Launches 3 New Phones Including Camera Model
Yahoo! News - Nokia Launches 3 New Phones Including Camera Model:
"HELSINKI (Reuters) - The world's largest mobile phone maker Nokia (news - web sites) (NOK1V.HE) launched three new phones on Tuesday for the forthcoming CeBIT technology fair, including another model with an in-built high-resolution camera."
"HELSINKI (Reuters) - The world's largest mobile phone maker Nokia (news - web sites) (NOK1V.HE) launched three new phones on Tuesday for the forthcoming CeBIT technology fair, including another model with an in-built high-resolution camera."
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Nokia helps Volkswagen make phone-friendly car | CNET News.com
Nokia helps Volkswagen make phone-friendly car | CNET News.com:
"New models of the Volkswagen Passat will come fitted with a handset integration system from Nokia that's compatible with GSM phones, the phone maker said Friday."
"New models of the Volkswagen Passat will come fitted with a handset integration system from Nokia that's compatible with GSM phones, the phone maker said Friday."
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Thursday, March 03, 2005
Yahoo! News - Mobile Firm Cingular Tweaks Family Plans To Boost Its Revenue
Yahoo! News - Mobile Firm Cingular Tweaks Family Plans To Boost Its Revenue:
"Cingular, the nation's No. 1 wireless phone company, tweaked its popular FamilyTalk plans last month for two reasons: to gain more users while also boosting the key industry metric of average revenue per user, or ARPU."
"Cingular, the nation's No. 1 wireless phone company, tweaked its popular FamilyTalk plans last month for two reasons: to gain more users while also boosting the key industry metric of average revenue per user, or ARPU."
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Yahoo! News - Report: Mobile Phone Sales Soar
Yahoo! News - Report: Mobile Phone Sales Soar:
"Mobile phone manufacturers enjoyed a banner year in 2004, with sales climbing 30 percent from the prior year to reach an all-time high of 674 million devices sold, according to research conducted by industry analysts at Gartner"
"Mobile phone manufacturers enjoyed a banner year in 2004, with sales climbing 30 percent from the prior year to reach an all-time high of 674 million devices sold, according to research conducted by industry analysts at Gartner"
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Razr phone boosts Motorola to No. 2 sales slot | CNET News.com
Razr phone boosts Motorola to No. 2 sales slot | CNET News.com:
"Motorola is once again the No. 2 cell-phone maker worldwide, with strong sales of its Razr handsets pushing Samsung back to third place, industry analysts said.
Industry watcher Gartner, in a report released Thursday, showed how a single product can swing a company's fortunes. In this case, it was the ultrathin cell phone, released in July and originally intended for the ultrachic. But, in a pleasant surprise for Motorola, sales really took off in September, when the Razr proved to have a much wider appeal. More than a million of the slim handsets have been sold."
"Motorola is once again the No. 2 cell-phone maker worldwide, with strong sales of its Razr handsets pushing Samsung back to third place, industry analysts said.
Industry watcher Gartner, in a report released Thursday, showed how a single product can swing a company's fortunes. In this case, it was the ultrathin cell phone, released in July and originally intended for the ultrachic. But, in a pleasant surprise for Motorola, sales really took off in September, when the Razr proved to have a much wider appeal. More than a million of the slim handsets have been sold."
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BBC NEWS | England | Manchester | Bullies targeted in text messages
BBC NEWS | England | Manchester | Bullies targeted in text messages:
"Pupils at a school in Greater Manchester are reporting bullying via text messages to teachers.
The scheme was set up at St Mary's RC High School in Tyldesley after staff realised students were reluctant to talk face-to-face."
"Pupils at a school in Greater Manchester are reporting bullying via text messages to teachers.
The scheme was set up at St Mary's RC High School in Tyldesley after staff realised students were reluctant to talk face-to-face."
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BBC NEWS | England | Tyne | Pupil tormented by video bullies
BBC NEWS | England | Tyne | Pupil tormented by video bullies:
"A mother has removed her son from a state school on Tyneside after bullies used mobile phones to pass around a video of beatings."
"A mother has removed her son from a state school on Tyneside after bullies used mobile phones to pass around a video of beatings."
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Yahoo! News - Camera phones click with contests
Yahoo! News - Camera phones click with contests:
"Point. Click. Sell. Big advertisers are starting to turn to camera cell phones as the latest way to reach consumers.
The newest is Pontiac, which launches a "Catch a G6" sweepstakes with a $1 million prize Friday aimed straight at camera cell phone users.
The winner will be picked from those who snap and transmit a shot of its edgy G6 sedan with their mobile phone."
"Point. Click. Sell. Big advertisers are starting to turn to camera cell phones as the latest way to reach consumers.
The newest is Pontiac, which launches a "Catch a G6" sweepstakes with a $1 million prize Friday aimed straight at camera cell phone users.
The winner will be picked from those who snap and transmit a shot of its edgy G6 sedan with their mobile phone."
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Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Wired News: Driving While Under a Cell Phone
Wired News: Driving While Under a Cell Phone:
"More people than ever are driving under the influence of their cell phones, according to a survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The survey showed 8 percent of drivers, or 1.2 million people, were using handheld or hands-free cell phones during daylight hours last year, a 50 percent increase since 2002 and a 100 percent rise in four years. Young drivers, between 16 and 24, increased their talking on cell phones by 60 percent between 2002 and 2004."
"More people than ever are driving under the influence of their cell phones, according to a survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The survey showed 8 percent of drivers, or 1.2 million people, were using handheld or hands-free cell phones during daylight hours last year, a 50 percent increase since 2002 and a 100 percent rise in four years. Young drivers, between 16 and 24, increased their talking on cell phones by 60 percent between 2002 and 2004."
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BBC NEWS | Technology | Looks and music to drive mobiles
BBC NEWS | Technology | Looks and music to drive mobiles:
"Mobile phones are still enjoying a boom time in sales, according to research from technology analysts Gartner.
More than 674 million mobiles were sold last year globally, said the report, the highest total sold to date."
"Mobile phones are still enjoying a boom time in sales, according to research from technology analysts Gartner.
More than 674 million mobiles were sold last year globally, said the report, the highest total sold to date."
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Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Yahoo! News - Sony Ericsson Unveils New Phones, One Has Walkman
Yahoo! News - Sony Ericsson Unveils New Phones, One Has Walkman:
"AMSTERDAM/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish-Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson (news - web sites) on Tuesday unveiled new four phones, including two that pioneer autofocus cameras and one with a Walkman-branded portable music player."
"AMSTERDAM/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish-Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson (news - web sites) on Tuesday unveiled new four phones, including two that pioneer autofocus cameras and one with a Walkman-branded portable music player."
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Yahoo! News - Smile and Secure Your Cell Phone
Yahoo! News - Smile and Secure Your Cell Phone:
"Omron has developed a face-recognition technology for use as a security system in camera-enabled cell phones and other handheld devices, the company says."
"Omron has developed a face-recognition technology for use as a security system in camera-enabled cell phones and other handheld devices, the company says."
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Yahoo! News - Nokia Launches Mobile Trio
Yahoo! News - Nokia Launches Mobile Trio:
"Nokia (news - web sites) (NYSE: NOK - news) has taken the wraps off of three mid-range mobile phones, adding some compelling new features to handsets used primarily for voice communications as the company seeks to solidify its position as the global leader in phone sales."
"Nokia (news - web sites) (NYSE: NOK - news) has taken the wraps off of three mid-range mobile phones, adding some compelling new features to handsets used primarily for voice communications as the company seeks to solidify its position as the global leader in phone sales."
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Yahoo! News - Wireless Companies Turn Their Eyes To TV
Yahoo! News - Wireless Companies Turn Their Eyes To TV:
"There's a major push under way to bring more TV content and video to wireless devices. Asia's big consumer electronics firms, as well as Europe's Nokia (news - web sites) (NYSE:NOK - News) and U.S.-based Qualcomm (NasdaqNM:QCOM - News), have jumped into the fray. They're supporting a number of different standards for beaming digital TV to mobile devices."
"There's a major push under way to bring more TV content and video to wireless devices. Asia's big consumer electronics firms, as well as Europe's Nokia (news - web sites) (NYSE:NOK - News) and U.S.-based Qualcomm (NasdaqNM:QCOM - News), have jumped into the fray. They're supporting a number of different standards for beaming digital TV to mobile devices."
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Monday, February 28, 2005
BBC NEWS | Technology | Tough rules for ringtone sellers
BBC NEWS | Technology | Tough rules for ringtone sellers:
"Firms that flout rules on how ringtones and other mobile extras are sold could be cut off from all UK phone networks.
The rules allow offenders to be cut off if they do not let consumers know exactly what they get for their money and how to turn off the services."
"Firms that flout rules on how ringtones and other mobile extras are sold could be cut off from all UK phone networks.
The rules allow offenders to be cut off if they do not let consumers know exactly what they get for their money and how to turn off the services."
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Sunday, February 27, 2005
BBC NEWS | Programmes | Click Online | Mobiles 'part of social fabric'
BBC NEWS | Programmes | Click Online | Mobiles 'part of social fabric':
"Mobile phones are the essential accessory most of us never leave home without. At 3GSM, Europe's premier mobile phone show, Stephen Cole assesses the real role they play in our lives, and the problems users face."
"Mobile phones are the essential accessory most of us never leave home without. At 3GSM, Europe's premier mobile phone show, Stephen Cole assesses the real role they play in our lives, and the problems users face."
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Images: Virtual girlfriend comes to life | CNET News.com
Images: Virtual girlfriend comes to life | CNET News.com:
"Hong Kong-based Artificial Life has created a virtual girlfriend that it hopes to make available for users of 2.5G, 2.75G and 3G phones. Named 'Vivienne Rose,' she will flirt, chat and argue with subscribers, who will be able to call up panoramic views of her on the screens of their handsets."
"Hong Kong-based Artificial Life has created a virtual girlfriend that it hopes to make available for users of 2.5G, 2.75G and 3G phones. Named 'Vivienne Rose,' she will flirt, chat and argue with subscribers, who will be able to call up panoramic views of her on the screens of their handsets."
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Yahoo! News - Cell Phone Makers Choose Between Style and Tech
Yahoo! News - Cell Phone Makers Choose Between Style and Tech:
"AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - After years of running in the same direction toward smaller mobile phones with color screens and built-in cameras, the world's handset makers need to find new ways to make their phones sell, analysts said on Friday."
"AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - After years of running in the same direction toward smaller mobile phones with color screens and built-in cameras, the world's handset makers need to find new ways to make their phones sell, analysts said on Friday."
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Thursday, February 24, 2005
Yahoo! News - Finnish Study Shows Handset Radiation Within Limits
Yahoo! News - Finnish Study Shows Handset Radiation Within Limits:
"HELSINKI (Reuters) - A Finnish survey of some of the world's most popular mobile phones found the amount of radiation they emit is well below agreed limits and largely in line with data published by manufacturers."
"HELSINKI (Reuters) - A Finnish survey of some of the world's most popular mobile phones found the amount of radiation they emit is well below agreed limits and largely in line with data published by manufacturers."
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Yahoo! News - Pebbles, clams and razors; the hottest phones around
Yahoo! News - Pebbles, clams and razors; the hottest phones around:
"CANNES, France (AFP) - A new style of pebble is set to hit the beaches, and elsewhere, along with clams and even razors. The PEBL and RAZR, among the hottest new phones around, were unveiled at the influential 3GSM World Congress technology trade show."
"CANNES, France (AFP) - A new style of pebble is set to hit the beaches, and elsewhere, along with clams and even razors. The PEBL and RAZR, among the hottest new phones around, were unveiled at the influential 3GSM World Congress technology trade show."
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Yahoo! News - Vodafone Shows Mobile TV
Yahoo! News - Vodafone Shows Mobile TV:
"Visitors at next month's Cebit trade show in Germany will be able to view live TV broadcasts over mobile phones as part of a demonstration planned by the German subsidiary of Europe's largest mobile phone operator, Vodafone Group."
"Visitors at next month's Cebit trade show in Germany will be able to view live TV broadcasts over mobile phones as part of a demonstration planned by the German subsidiary of Europe's largest mobile phone operator, Vodafone Group."
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PCWorld.com - Can I Call You on My Camera?
PCWorld.com - Can I Call You on My Camera?:
"CANNES, FRANCE -- As the resolution and imaging capabilities of mobile phones continue to climb, it may only be a matter of time before we talk of calling someone with our camera. At this week's 3GSM World Congress here, manufacturers showed off a number of technologies that render the line between phones and cameras more blurry--but make the pictures they produce ever sharper."
"CANNES, FRANCE -- As the resolution and imaging capabilities of mobile phones continue to climb, it may only be a matter of time before we talk of calling someone with our camera. At this week's 3GSM World Congress here, manufacturers showed off a number of technologies that render the line between phones and cameras more blurry--but make the pictures they produce ever sharper."
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Surge in smart phone sales seen | CNET News.com
Surge in smart phone sales seen | CNET News.com:
"Smart phones will comprise 9.3 percent of mobile phones sold in 2009, compared to 3.7 percent in 2004, according to Jupiter Research.
That translates into a compound annual growth rate of 28 percent through 2009, the market researcher said. But smart phones will not replace cell phones, media players, cameras or gaming devices."
"Smart phones will comprise 9.3 percent of mobile phones sold in 2009, compared to 3.7 percent in 2004, according to Jupiter Research.
That translates into a compound annual growth rate of 28 percent through 2009, the market researcher said. But smart phones will not replace cell phones, media players, cameras or gaming devices."
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Yahoo! News - Group to Examine Possible Cell Phone Risks
Yahoo! News - Group to Examine Possible Cell Phone Risks:
"GENEVA - An organization that sets standards for some 100 nations has brokered an accord to help authorities assess the potential health risks facing mobile phone users.
The International Electrotechnical Commission said its new guidelines would make it easier for phone manufacturers and officials to compare research conducted in different countries on mobile phone radiation."
"GENEVA - An organization that sets standards for some 100 nations has brokered an accord to help authorities assess the potential health risks facing mobile phone users.
The International Electrotechnical Commission said its new guidelines would make it easier for phone manufacturers and officials to compare research conducted in different countries on mobile phone radiation."
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Yahoo! News - Mobile Phone Virus Found in United States
Yahoo! News - Mobile Phone Virus Found in United States:
"SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The world's first mobile phone virus 'in the wild' has spread to the United States from its birthplace in the Philippines eight months ago, a security research firm said on Friday."
"SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The world's first mobile phone virus 'in the wild' has spread to the United States from its birthplace in the Philippines eight months ago, a security research firm said on Friday."
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BBC NEWS | Technology | Finding new homes for old phones
BBC NEWS | Technology | Finding new homes for old phones:
"Re-using old mobile phones is not just good for the environment, it has social benefits too.
Research has found that in some developing nations old mobile phones can help close the digital divide."
"Re-using old mobile phones is not just good for the environment, it has social benefits too.
Research has found that in some developing nations old mobile phones can help close the digital divide."
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Yahoo! News - The Music Phone Is Already Here, Sendo Says
Yahoo! News - The Music Phone Is Already Here, Sendo Says:
"CANNES, France (Reuters) - As three of the world's top six mobile phone makers announced music-playing phones at this week's 3GSM wireless trade show, Britain's privately held Sendo said it was the only handset maker that could already show a model."
"CANNES, France (Reuters) - As three of the world's top six mobile phone makers announced music-playing phones at this week's 3GSM wireless trade show, Britain's privately held Sendo said it was the only handset maker that could already show a model."
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Yahoo! News - Taiwan Cellular to launch 3G telecom services in second half of 2005
Yahoo! News - Taiwan Cellular to launch 3G telecom services in second half of 2005:
"TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan Cellular Corp said it plans to launch its third-generation (3G) telecom services in the second half of this year, as required by the government"
"TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan Cellular Corp said it plans to launch its third-generation (3G) telecom services in the second half of this year, as required by the government"
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Yahoo! News - Nokia: China Poised to Be Biggest Market
Yahoo! News - Nokia: China Poised to Be Biggest Market:
"HELSINKI, Finland - Mobile phone giant Nokia (news - web sites) Corp. expects China will likely overtake the United States as its biggest market within three years, Chief Executive Jorma Ollila says."
"HELSINKI, Finland - Mobile phone giant Nokia (news - web sites) Corp. expects China will likely overtake the United States as its biggest market within three years, Chief Executive Jorma Ollila says."
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Yahoo! News - Telekom Malaysia boosts profits by 87.9 pct on cellular segment growth
Yahoo! News - Telekom Malaysia boosts profits by 87.9 pct on cellular segment growth:
"KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Malaysia's largest telecommunications company, Telekom Malaysia Bhd. said it recorded a net profit of 2.61 billion ringgit (687 million dollars) in 2004, up 87.9 percent over 2003's 1.39 billion ringgit."
"KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Malaysia's largest telecommunications company, Telekom Malaysia Bhd. said it recorded a net profit of 2.61 billion ringgit (687 million dollars) in 2004, up 87.9 percent over 2003's 1.39 billion ringgit."
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Skype sends SMS to phones | CNET News.com
Skype sends SMS to phones | CNET News.com:
"A free feature that lets users send short text messages to cell phones from Internet phone service Skype was being made available for testing starting Thursday. Prior to Thursday, people downloading the Skype software could only receive short message service (SMS) messages, which are text-only and a maximum of 160 characters."
"A free feature that lets users send short text messages to cell phones from Internet phone service Skype was being made available for testing starting Thursday. Prior to Thursday, people downloading the Skype software could only receive short message service (SMS) messages, which are text-only and a maximum of 160 characters."
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Sunday, February 20, 2005
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Cell Phones and Driving
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Wednesday, February 16, 2005
See Spot talk on a cell phone | News.blog | CNET News.com
See Spot talk on a cell phone | News.blog | CNET News.com:
"Afraid your pooch feels lonely when you're away? Worry no more. A company named PetsMobility has created a mobile phone that our four-legged friends can wear around their necks, allowing pet owners to call their canines while at work or on vacation.
The device, dubbed PetsCell, measures 5 inches by 3 inches and comes in the shape of a bone. It works like a regular--albeit very basic--cell phone. Owners call their dog's number, and the phone automatically picks up after the first ring, putting the device on a speakerphone setting."
"Afraid your pooch feels lonely when you're away? Worry no more. A company named PetsMobility has created a mobile phone that our four-legged friends can wear around their necks, allowing pet owners to call their canines while at work or on vacation.
The device, dubbed PetsCell, measures 5 inches by 3 inches and comes in the shape of a bone. It works like a regular--albeit very basic--cell phone. Owners call their dog's number, and the phone automatically picks up after the first ring, putting the device on a speakerphone setting."
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Yahoo! News - Cellular Companies Aim to Cut Phone Porn
Yahoo! News - Cellular Companies Aim to Cut Phone Porn:
"CANNES, France - Wireless companies are under pressure to police the services they carry amid mounting concern that today's increasingly versatile cell phones can be gateways to a lot more than football highlights and pop videos."
As governments and parent groups wake up to the problems posed by an expected global boom in mobile pornography and gambling, a few operators are taking action to restrict such content to over-18s.
"CANNES, France - Wireless companies are under pressure to police the services they carry amid mounting concern that today's increasingly versatile cell phones can be gateways to a lot more than football highlights and pop videos."
As governments and parent groups wake up to the problems posed by an expected global boom in mobile pornography and gambling, a few operators are taking action to restrict such content to over-18s.
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Yahoo! News - Mobile Industry Sees Viruses as Growing Threat
Yahoo! News - Mobile Industry Sees Viruses as Growing Threat:
"CANNES, France (Reuters) - Viruses on mobile phones are still rare, but their number has been growing fast as handsets increasingly resemble small computers that connect with each other and the Internet, industry officials said.
Companies making anti-virus software for mobile phones said at the Cannes mobile industry show that they saw a sharp rise in interest from operators after at least six new viruses for mobile phones emerged last year."
"CANNES, France (Reuters) - Viruses on mobile phones are still rare, but their number has been growing fast as handsets increasingly resemble small computers that connect with each other and the Internet, industry officials said.
Companies making anti-virus software for mobile phones said at the Cannes mobile industry show that they saw a sharp rise in interest from operators after at least six new viruses for mobile phones emerged last year."
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BBC NEWS | Technology | T-Mobile bets on 'pocket office'
BBC NEWS | Technology | T-Mobile bets on 'pocket office':
"T-Mobile has launched its latest 'pocket office' third-generation (3G) device which also has built-in wi-fi - high-speed wireless net access.
Unlike other devices where the user has to check which high-speed network is available to transfer data, the device selects the fastest one itself."
"T-Mobile has launched its latest 'pocket office' third-generation (3G) device which also has built-in wi-fi - high-speed wireless net access.
Unlike other devices where the user has to check which high-speed network is available to transfer data, the device selects the fastest one itself."
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Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Cell phones sound off with new skills | CNET News.com
Cell phones sound off with new skills | CNET News.com:
"At the 3GSM World Congress and at Demo, mobile phones continue to be a magnet for new features. Music, Wi-Fi, even scanners--how do they fit it all in those little gadgets?"
"At the 3GSM World Congress and at Demo, mobile phones continue to be a magnet for new features. Music, Wi-Fi, even scanners--how do they fit it all in those little gadgets?"
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BBC NEWS | Technology | Cheaper chip for powerful mobiles
BBC NEWS | Technology | Cheaper chip for powerful mobiles:
"A mobile phone chip which combines a modem and a computer processor on one bit of silicon instead of two could make phones cheaper and more powerful.
The specially-designed chip, developed by Texas Instruments, could drive down the cost of making mobiles capable of 3D gaming and 30-frame-a-second video."
"A mobile phone chip which combines a modem and a computer processor on one bit of silicon instead of two could make phones cheaper and more powerful.
The specially-designed chip, developed by Texas Instruments, could drive down the cost of making mobiles capable of 3D gaming and 30-frame-a-second video."
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Monday, February 14, 2005
Nokia, Microsoft shake hands on mobile music | CNET News.com
Nokia, Microsoft shake hands on mobile music | CNET News.com:
"Nokia on Monday announced a long-term agreement to use longtime rival Microsoft's technology to help transfer music between cell phones and computers.
At the ongoing 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France, Microsoft and Nokia said they plan to collaborate to help wireless customers use a service debuted by Nokia and digital-media specialist Loudeye. Nokia, in turn, will support Microsoft's Windows Media Audio, Windows Media Digital Rights Management and Media Transfer Protocol software in its handsets."
"Nokia on Monday announced a long-term agreement to use longtime rival Microsoft's technology to help transfer music between cell phones and computers.
At the ongoing 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France, Microsoft and Nokia said they plan to collaborate to help wireless customers use a service debuted by Nokia and digital-media specialist Loudeye. Nokia, in turn, will support Microsoft's Windows Media Audio, Windows Media Digital Rights Management and Media Transfer Protocol software in its handsets."
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Verizon, MCI link up in $6.7 billion merger | CNET News.com
Verizon, MCI link up in $6.7 billion merger | CNET News.com:
"update Verizon Communications has sealed a $6.7 billion deal with long-distance provider MCI as the telecommunications industry continues its spasm of megamergers.
On Monday, Verizon said it will pay $4.8 billion in stock and $488 million in cash for MCI. Verizon will also pay special dividends of $4.50 per share, or nearly $1.5 billion. This makes the total deal for MCI worth more than $6.7 billion."
"update Verizon Communications has sealed a $6.7 billion deal with long-distance provider MCI as the telecommunications industry continues its spasm of megamergers.
On Monday, Verizon said it will pay $4.8 billion in stock and $488 million in cash for MCI. Verizon will also pay special dividends of $4.50 per share, or nearly $1.5 billion. This makes the total deal for MCI worth more than $6.7 billion."
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Motorola phones to call on Wi-Fi, VoIP | CNET News.com
Motorola phones to call on Wi-Fi, VoIP | CNET News.com:
"Motorola said Monday that it is developing cell phones capable of making calls using Wi-Fi networks, a big step for Internet phone forces now eyeing the wireless industry.
The world's No. 3 handset maker plans to add Internet phone software from Internet telephony provider Skype to a select number of Motorola phones that link to the Internet using short-range, high-speed Wi-Fi networks."
"Motorola said Monday that it is developing cell phones capable of making calls using Wi-Fi networks, a big step for Internet phone forces now eyeing the wireless industry.
The world's No. 3 handset maker plans to add Internet phone software from Internet telephony provider Skype to a select number of Motorola phones that link to the Internet using short-range, high-speed Wi-Fi networks."
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Cell phones sound off with new skills | CNET News.com
Cell phones sound off with new skills | CNET News.com:
"At the 3GSM World Congress and at Demo, mobile phones continue to be a magnet for new features. Music, Wi-Fi, even scanners--how do they fit it all in those little gadgets?"
"At the 3GSM World Congress and at Demo, mobile phones continue to be a magnet for new features. Music, Wi-Fi, even scanners--how do they fit it all in those little gadgets?"
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BBC NEWS | Business | Verizon wins MCI with $6.75bn bid
BBC NEWS | Business | Verizon wins MCI with $6.75bn bid:
"S telecoms giant Verizon has won a takeover battle for phone firm MCI with a bid worth $6.75bn (�3.6bn) in cash, shares and dividends.
The two firms sealed the deal on Monday despite what was thought to be a higher offer from rival US carrier Qwest."
"S telecoms giant Verizon has won a takeover battle for phone firm MCI with a bid worth $6.75bn (�3.6bn) in cash, shares and dividends.
The two firms sealed the deal on Monday despite what was thought to be a higher offer from rival US carrier Qwest."
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BBC NEWS | Business | Mobile firms plan cheap handset
BBC NEWS | Business | Mobile firms plan cheap handset:
"An alliance of mobile phone firms has launched an ultra-cheap handset in the hope of connecting millions more customers in developing countries.
Motorola is to make the first device at a wholesale price below $40, and aims to sell 6 million in six months."
"An alliance of mobile phone firms has launched an ultra-cheap handset in the hope of connecting millions more customers in developing countries.
Motorola is to make the first device at a wholesale price below $40, and aims to sell 6 million in six months."
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BBC NEWS | Business | Nokia announces Microsoft tie-up
BBC NEWS | Business | Nokia announces Microsoft tie-up:
"Nokia has announced a tie-up with software giant Microsoft and US music download service Loudeye.
Users will be able to download songs and ringtones to Nokia handsets equipped with Microsoft's digital music-playing software."
"Nokia has announced a tie-up with software giant Microsoft and US music download service Loudeye.
Users will be able to download songs and ringtones to Nokia handsets equipped with Microsoft's digital music-playing software."
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Sunday, February 13, 2005
Microsoft, Flextronics partner on cell platform | CNET News.com
Microsoft, Flextronics partner on cell platform | CNET News.com:
"Microsoft announced a partnership Sunday with phone maker Flextronics to market a new cell phone platform running Windows Mobile to phone makers and service providers.
The two companies said they had jointly developed a new phone platform called Peabody--a blueprint that cell providers can customize--that would cut production costs."
"Microsoft announced a partnership Sunday with phone maker Flextronics to market a new cell phone platform running Windows Mobile to phone makers and service providers.
The two companies said they had jointly developed a new phone platform called Peabody--a blueprint that cell providers can customize--that would cut production costs."
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Yahoo! News - Microsoft in Deal on Low-Cost Smartphones
Yahoo! News - Microsoft in Deal on Low-Cost Smartphones:
"CANNES, France - Microsoft Corp. announced a partnership with Singapore-based Flextronics International Ltd. on Monday to market a new range of high-specification phones, running Windows Mobile, to handset makers and network operators worldwide.
The deal between the world's No.1 software company and the largest contract manufacturer of handsets comes as companies like Motorola Inc. and Samsung Electronics Ltd. are pushing to improve profits on high-tech 'smartphones' and wireless services."
"CANNES, France - Microsoft Corp. announced a partnership with Singapore-based Flextronics International Ltd. on Monday to market a new range of high-specification phones, running Windows Mobile, to handset makers and network operators worldwide.
The deal between the world's No.1 software company and the largest contract manufacturer of handsets comes as companies like Motorola Inc. and Samsung Electronics Ltd. are pushing to improve profits on high-tech 'smartphones' and wireless services."
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Yahoo! News - 3G Phones Get Attention at France Show
Yahoo! News - 3G Phones Get Attention at France Show
PARIS - In the French Riviera town of Cannes, the mobile industry is weighing a tough challenge as it struggles to maintain profitability: how to sell more expensive, sophisticated phones — while making them simpler.
This year's 3GSM World Congress marks a coming of age for faster third-generation mobile services in much of the industrialized world, and 39,000 visitors registered ahead of Monday's opening — 10,000 more than last year.
PARIS - In the French Riviera town of Cannes, the mobile industry is weighing a tough challenge as it struggles to maintain profitability: how to sell more expensive, sophisticated phones — while making them simpler.
This year's 3GSM World Congress marks a coming of age for faster third-generation mobile services in much of the industrialized world, and 39,000 visitors registered ahead of Monday's opening — 10,000 more than last year.
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Siemens tests crypto for cell phones | CNET News.com
Siemens tests crypto for cell phones | CNET News.com:
"Voltage Security is expected to announce on Monday that cell phone maker Siemens is putting its encryption technology to the test.
Ten corporate customers of Siemens' communications group will take part in a beta of Voltage's identity-based encryption, or IBE, toolkit, set to be unveiled Monday. The technology takes identity information--such as an e-mail address, phone number or IP address--and uses that for the public key for a cryptographic system, said Matt Pauker, company co-founder."
"Voltage Security is expected to announce on Monday that cell phone maker Siemens is putting its encryption technology to the test.
Ten corporate customers of Siemens' communications group will take part in a beta of Voltage's identity-based encryption, or IBE, toolkit, set to be unveiled Monday. The technology takes identity information--such as an e-mail address, phone number or IP address--and uses that for the public key for a cryptographic system, said Matt Pauker, company co-founder."
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Friday, February 11, 2005
Cell phones get surround sound | CNET News.com
Cell phones get surround sound | CNET News.com:
"Are those tinny ring tones making you jumpy? How about a new kind of phone that can make it sound like you're literally in the middle of a soothing forest stream?
A new line of multimedia phones has hit the streets in Japan over the past few weeks that incorporates three-dimensional sound technology from British start-up Sonaptic. As yet, the content for it is slim--a fishing game, a handful of sound and video clips--but the technology promises a substantial advance for mobile phone audio."
"Are those tinny ring tones making you jumpy? How about a new kind of phone that can make it sound like you're literally in the middle of a soothing forest stream?
A new line of multimedia phones has hit the streets in Japan over the past few weeks that incorporates three-dimensional sound technology from British start-up Sonaptic. As yet, the content for it is slim--a fishing game, a handful of sound and video clips--but the technology promises a substantial advance for mobile phone audio."
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Cell phone to double as Net phone | CNET News.com
Cell phone to double as Net phone | CNET News.com:
"Cell phones that double as Internet phones will become available in the United States, Europe and Asia by March, the manufacturer said Thursday.
Distributed by Dubai-based developer i-Mate, the $850 PDA2K and PDA2 cell phones come equipped with voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), a software that shifts phone services from the highly regulated and taxed traditional local phone networks onto the unregulated Internet. The VoIP software comes from Skype, a popular Europe-based Net phone provider."
"Cell phones that double as Internet phones will become available in the United States, Europe and Asia by March, the manufacturer said Thursday.
Distributed by Dubai-based developer i-Mate, the $850 PDA2K and PDA2 cell phones come equipped with voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), a software that shifts phone services from the highly regulated and taxed traditional local phone networks onto the unregulated Internet. The VoIP software comes from Skype, a popular Europe-based Net phone provider."
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Thursday, February 10, 2005
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Sprint/Nextel merger favoring Qualcomm standard | CNET News.com
Sprint/Nextel merger favoring Qualcomm standard | CNET News.com:
"The future of Motorola's cell phone standard remained on shaky ground Thursday, after Sprint executives unveiled more detail about its proposed merger with Nextel Communications.
A major question regarding Sprint's deal to buy Nextel for $35 billion has been which of the two incompatible cell phone networks will prevail. On Thursday, it appeared more than ever that the new cell phone powerhouse has a future dominated by Qualcomm's CDMA standard, which is at the heart of Sprint's current wireless network and the upgrade it has begun building."
"The future of Motorola's cell phone standard remained on shaky ground Thursday, after Sprint executives unveiled more detail about its proposed merger with Nextel Communications.
A major question regarding Sprint's deal to buy Nextel for $35 billion has been which of the two incompatible cell phone networks will prevail. On Thursday, it appeared more than ever that the new cell phone powerhouse has a future dominated by Qualcomm's CDMA standard, which is at the heart of Sprint's current wireless network and the upgrade it has begun building."
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Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Exploding cell phone shocks 911 dispatcher | CNET News.com
Exploding cell phone shocks 911 dispatcher | CNET News.com:
"A group of Utah 911 dispatchers faced an emergency of their own this week when a Motorola cell phone overheated and exploded.
Dispatcher Kris Munford's V300 camera phone grew 'red hot' just as she and her co-workers settled in for their 6 a.m. shift on Sunday. The handset burned a hole in her jacket pocket, fell to the floor and exploded, Munford said, adding that burning parts landed as far as 10 feet away and smoke filled the room."
"A group of Utah 911 dispatchers faced an emergency of their own this week when a Motorola cell phone overheated and exploded.
Dispatcher Kris Munford's V300 camera phone grew 'red hot' just as she and her co-workers settled in for their 6 a.m. shift on Sunday. The handset burned a hole in her jacket pocket, fell to the floor and exploded, Munford said, adding that burning parts landed as far as 10 feet away and smoke filled the room."
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Mobile Pipeline | PalmOne Admits 'Mistake,' Raises Unlocked Treo Price
Mobile Pipeline | PalmOne Admits 'Mistake,' Raises Unlocked Treo Price:
"PalmOne said late last week that its initial pricing of an 'unlocked' GSM version of its Treo smartphone was a mistake and raised the price by $100 to $699."
"PalmOne said late last week that its initial pricing of an 'unlocked' GSM version of its Treo smartphone was a mistake and raised the price by $100 to $699."
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Mobile Pipeline | Nokia Releases Phone Shell For Making Payments
Mobile Pipeline | Nokia Releases Phone Shell For Making Payments:
"Nokia unveiled a shell for one of its mobile phones Wednesday that will enable users to swipe the phone near a terminal to make payments.
The company said in a statement that the shell will work with its Nokia 3220 phone and will used near-field communications (NFC) technology. Using that technology, the user need only touch a point-of-sale terminal to complet a transaction. The company said that payment information, such as credit card details, are stored on an integrated smart chip. Besides making payments, the technology also can be used for ticketing for transit or events."
"Nokia unveiled a shell for one of its mobile phones Wednesday that will enable users to swipe the phone near a terminal to make payments.
The company said in a statement that the shell will work with its Nokia 3220 phone and will used near-field communications (NFC) technology. Using that technology, the user need only touch a point-of-sale terminal to complet a transaction. The company said that payment information, such as credit card details, are stored on an integrated smart chip. Besides making payments, the technology also can be used for ticketing for transit or events."
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Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Virgin Mobile USA hits 3 million subscribers | CNET News.com
Virgin Mobile USA hits 3 million subscribers | CNET News.com:
"Virgin Mobile USA, one of the first virtual cell network operators to hit the U.S. shores, said that its subscriber base has swelled to 3 million in less than three years, making it a successful venture in the emerging business.
Mobile virtual network operators, or MVNOs, run a mobile-phone service without actually owning a network. Virgin Mobile USA is a joint venture between British business mogul Richard Branson's Virgin Group and carrier Sprint, whose network is used for the access."
"Virgin Mobile USA, one of the first virtual cell network operators to hit the U.S. shores, said that its subscriber base has swelled to 3 million in less than three years, making it a successful venture in the emerging business.
Mobile virtual network operators, or MVNOs, run a mobile-phone service without actually owning a network. Virgin Mobile USA is a joint venture between British business mogul Richard Branson's Virgin Group and carrier Sprint, whose network is used for the access."
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BBC NEWS | Technology | Consumers confused by new phones
BBC NEWS | Technology | Consumers confused by new phones:
"Few British consumers are considering upgrading to third generation (3G) services, reveals a survey.
Only 4% of those questioned said they were considering swapping their existing mobile for a new 3G handset."
"Few British consumers are considering upgrading to third generation (3G) services, reveals a survey.
Only 4% of those questioned said they were considering swapping their existing mobile for a new 3G handset."
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Monday, February 07, 2005
Wi-Fi phones don't add up to much | CNET News.com
Wi-Fi phones don't add up to much | CNET News.com:
"A new study suggests it will be a number of years before Wi-Fi phones, supposedly a revolutionary telephone technology, manage to fulfill expectations.
Analysts at Infonetics Research say portable phones using Wi-Fi, the popular technology that creates 300-foot zones of high-speed wireless connectivity, are taking hold in hospitals and businesses, but worldwide sales were negligible last year."
"A new study suggests it will be a number of years before Wi-Fi phones, supposedly a revolutionary telephone technology, manage to fulfill expectations.
Analysts at Infonetics Research say portable phones using Wi-Fi, the popular technology that creates 300-foot zones of high-speed wireless connectivity, are taking hold in hospitals and businesses, but worldwide sales were negligible last year."
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Yahoo! News - Nextel to Receive New Broadcast Spectrum
Yahoo! News - Nextel to Receive New Broadcast Spectrum:
"WASHINGTON - Nextel Communications Inc. has agreed to a plan by federal regulators aimed at ending the interference from Nextel cell phones that disrupts public safety communication systems in hundreds of communities, The Associated Press has learned."
"WASHINGTON - Nextel Communications Inc. has agreed to a plan by federal regulators aimed at ending the interference from Nextel cell phones that disrupts public safety communication systems in hundreds of communities, The Associated Press has learned."
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Yahoo! News - Czechs Making Cell Phones for Elderly
Yahoo! News - Czechs Making Cell Phones for Elderly:
"PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Targeting elderly customers, a Czech company has started manufacturing extra large cellular phones, an official said Monday."
"PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Targeting elderly customers, a Czech company has started manufacturing extra large cellular phones, an official said Monday."
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Sunday, February 06, 2005
PC World's Techlog - More Cell-Phone Service Bizarreness
PC World's Techlog - More Cell-Phone Service Bizarreness:
"A follow-up to my post about Cingular's Byzantine approach to wireless plans and pricing, which even seems to confuse the company itself: I just went to the Cingular site in search of definitive word on what I'm getting with the $19.99 data plan I ended up with for my new PalmOne Treo 650. In different areas of the site, I found two similar-looking pricing grids: "
"A follow-up to my post about Cingular's Byzantine approach to wireless plans and pricing, which even seems to confuse the company itself: I just went to the Cingular site in search of definitive word on what I'm getting with the $19.99 data plan I ended up with for my new PalmOne Treo 650. In different areas of the site, I found two similar-looking pricing grids: "
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Yahoo! News - New Cellphone Networks Seen as Risky Bets
Yahoo! News - New Cellphone Networks Seen as Risky Bets:
"NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. wireless companies are investing billions of dollars in networks that deliver video and music to cellphones, but some investors worry whether the new services will turn a profit."
"NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. wireless companies are investing billions of dollars in networks that deliver video and music to cellphones, but some investors worry whether the new services will turn a profit."
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PC World's Techlog - The Bizarre and Unpleasant World of Cell Phone Services
PC World's Techlog - The Bizarre and Unpleasant World of Cell Phone Services:
"As I've mentioned here, I've been waiting for the perfect PDA/phone combo to come along. PalmOne's Treo 650 may not be perfect, but it's darn impressive, so I decided to buy one--but I also decided to wait until the GSM model was available from Cingular, since I wanted a phone I could use outside the U.S. (Sprint had the 650 first, but in a U.S.-only version.) "
"As I've mentioned here, I've been waiting for the perfect PDA/phone combo to come along. PalmOne's Treo 650 may not be perfect, but it's darn impressive, so I decided to buy one--but I also decided to wait until the GSM model was available from Cingular, since I wanted a phone I could use outside the U.S. (Sprint had the 650 first, but in a U.S.-only version.) "
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Saturday, February 05, 2005
Yahoo! News - Hackers, Virus Writers Target Mobile Phones
Yahoo! News - Hackers, Virus Writers Target Mobile Phones:
"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Feature-rich 'smart phones' are proving to be nearly as dumb as personal computers when it comes to fending off viruses, hackers and other security headaches familiar to Internet users"
"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Feature-rich 'smart phones' are proving to be nearly as dumb as personal computers when it comes to fending off viruses, hackers and other security headaches familiar to Internet users"
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Friday, February 04, 2005
Yahoo! News - A Tiny Engine That Could
Yahoo! News - A Tiny Engine That Could
Cell phones and other portable devices are ideal for on-the-go and emergency situations—unless the battery's dead. In the growing field of battery alternatives, including fuel cells and solar cells, a tiny, longer-lasting solution is on its way. Engineers at MIT and the Georgia Institute of Technology are developing a microengine that is essentially a fuel tank. About the size of two dimes, it could potentially deliver enough juice to power a notebook.
Cell phones and other portable devices are ideal for on-the-go and emergency situations—unless the battery's dead. In the growing field of battery alternatives, including fuel cells and solar cells, a tiny, longer-lasting solution is on its way. Engineers at MIT and the Georgia Institute of Technology are developing a microengine that is essentially a fuel tank. About the size of two dimes, it could potentially deliver enough juice to power a notebook.
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Thursday, February 03, 2005
PCWorld.com - HP Sets Its Sights on Smart Phones
PCWorld.com - HP Sets Its Sights on Smart Phones:
With PDA sales slumping, company is planning new devices.
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA -- Building on the success of a PDA launched last year that offered mobile phone and Wi-Fi functions, Hewlett-Packard plans to offer a number of new devices to its business customers throughout 2005 and 2006, company executives said this week.
The Palo Alto, California, company will demonstrate a second PDA that can be used as a mobile phone--which the company bills as a smart phone--later this month at the 3GSM World Conference in Cannes, says Ted Clark, senior vice president and general manager of HP's Mobile Computing Business Unit. He spoke during a press conference at the Fairmont Hotel here."
With PDA sales slumping, company is planning new devices.
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA -- Building on the success of a PDA launched last year that offered mobile phone and Wi-Fi functions, Hewlett-Packard plans to offer a number of new devices to its business customers throughout 2005 and 2006, company executives said this week.
The Palo Alto, California, company will demonstrate a second PDA that can be used as a mobile phone--which the company bills as a smart phone--later this month at the 3GSM World Conference in Cannes, says Ted Clark, senior vice president and general manager of HP's Mobile Computing Business Unit. He spoke during a press conference at the Fairmont Hotel here."
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PCWorld.com - HP, Nokia Mobilize the Digital Pen
PCWorld.com - HP, Nokia Mobilize the Digital Pen:
"HP, Nokia Mobilize the Digital Pen
Pen can send information via Bluetooth to a Nokia phone and then to a network server.
Hewlett-Packard's 'digital pen' technology is going on the road with a little help from Nokia.
The digital pen is a real ink pen that takes 100 pictures per second to digitally record what the user is writing. A new model from Nokia can send that information via Bluetooth to a Nokia phone and from there to a server over a standard mobile data network, the companies announced this week."
"HP, Nokia Mobilize the Digital Pen
Pen can send information via Bluetooth to a Nokia phone and then to a network server.
Hewlett-Packard's 'digital pen' technology is going on the road with a little help from Nokia.
The digital pen is a real ink pen that takes 100 pictures per second to digitally record what the user is writing. A new model from Nokia can send that information via Bluetooth to a Nokia phone and from there to a server over a standard mobile data network, the companies announced this week."
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Cell phone's for you...it's the judge | News.blog | CNET News.com
Cell phone's for you...it's the judge | News.blog | CNET News.com:
"Cell phone's for you...it's the judge
February 3, 2005, 2:19 PM PST
According to several British papers, 44-year-old Aftab Ahmed was handed a groundbreaking sentence from the Ipswich Crown Court. But it's not the sentence itself that's been making headlines. It's the way the sentence was delivered: over Ahmed's mobile phone."
"Cell phone's for you...it's the judge
February 3, 2005, 2:19 PM PST
According to several British papers, 44-year-old Aftab Ahmed was handed a groundbreaking sentence from the Ipswich Crown Court. But it's not the sentence itself that's been making headlines. It's the way the sentence was delivered: over Ahmed's mobile phone."
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Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Yahoo! News - Symbian Unveils More Powerful Smartphone Software
Yahoo! News - Symbian Unveils More Powerful Smartphone Software:
"AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - British mobile phone software maker Symbian, part-owned by Psion, unveiled on Wednesday a new version of its operating system that supports high resolution cameras and three-dimensional games graphics.
The software, which runs on faster processors based on designs from British chip developer ARM, comes with reference designs and other tools to help mobile phone producers save time and cut costs when developing new models."
"AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - British mobile phone software maker Symbian, part-owned by Psion, unveiled on Wednesday a new version of its operating system that supports high resolution cameras and three-dimensional games graphics.
The software, which runs on faster processors based on designs from British chip developer ARM, comes with reference designs and other tools to help mobile phone producers save time and cut costs when developing new models."
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Cingular picks up PalmOne's Treo 650 | CNET News.com
Cingular picks up PalmOne's Treo 650 | CNET News.com:
"Leading cellular company Cingular Wireless has picked up PalmOne's Treo 650, making Cingular the second major carrier to offer the smart phone.
The companies announced Wednesday that the Treo 650 will now run on Cingular's wireless network and will sell for $549.99 without a service commitment and $449.99 with a two-year contract. While consumers can buy the device starting Wednesday, they won't ship for another week or two, according to the PalmOne Web site. The phones will be available in select Cingular retail stores later this week."
"Leading cellular company Cingular Wireless has picked up PalmOne's Treo 650, making Cingular the second major carrier to offer the smart phone.
The companies announced Wednesday that the Treo 650 will now run on Cingular's wireless network and will sell for $549.99 without a service commitment and $449.99 with a two-year contract. While consumers can buy the device starting Wednesday, they won't ship for another week or two, according to the PalmOne Web site. The phones will be available in select Cingular retail stores later this week."
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Rand McNally drives traffic data to phones | CNET News.com
Rand McNally drives traffic data to phones | CNET News.com:
"A new service from publisher Rand McNally will provide real-time traffic information to mobile phone users.
The new service, Rand McNally Traffic, lets people download information on traffic flow, congestion, weather conditions and accidents in about 90 cities nationwide, the company said Wednesday. Subscribers can either get information on routes they usually take or do a search based on ZIP codes of their destination and then check for incidents by roads, it said."
"A new service from publisher Rand McNally will provide real-time traffic information to mobile phone users.
The new service, Rand McNally Traffic, lets people download information on traffic flow, congestion, weather conditions and accidents in about 90 cities nationwide, the company said Wednesday. Subscribers can either get information on routes they usually take or do a search based on ZIP codes of their destination and then check for incidents by roads, it said."
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Meet Mr. I-mode | Newsmakers | CNET News.com
Meet Mr. I-mode | Newsmakers | CNET News.com:
"Kei-ichi Enoki has changed the way people use their thumbs.
Considered one of the driving forces behind the I-mode service from NTT DoCoMo, Enoki helped turn handsets into machines for writing messages, surfing the Web, watching television, playing games and paying for subway tickets."
"Kei-ichi Enoki has changed the way people use their thumbs.
Considered one of the driving forces behind the I-mode service from NTT DoCoMo, Enoki helped turn handsets into machines for writing messages, surfing the Web, watching television, playing games and paying for subway tickets."
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BBC NEWS | Business | India widens access to telecoms
BBC NEWS | Business | India widens access to telecoms:
"Communications Minister Dayanidhi Maran said that there is a need to fund the fast-growing mobile market.
The government hopes to increase the number of mobile users from 95 million to between 200 and 250 million by 2007."
"Communications Minister Dayanidhi Maran said that there is a need to fund the fast-growing mobile market.
The government hopes to increase the number of mobile users from 95 million to between 200 and 250 million by 2007."
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BBC NEWS | England | Berkshire | Old phones to be made into alarms
BBC NEWS | England | Berkshire | Old phones to be made into alarms:
"Unwanted mobile phones are to be converted into safety alarms and given to women at risk of domestic abuse.
A crime reduction partnership in Reading, Berkshire, is appealing for people to donate their old phones so they can be converted."
"Unwanted mobile phones are to be converted into safety alarms and given to women at risk of domestic abuse.
A crime reduction partnership in Reading, Berkshire, is appealing for people to donate their old phones so they can be converted."
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Yahoo! News - Study: Cell Phone Use Ages Young Drivers
Yahoo! News - Study: Cell Phone Use Ages Young Drivers
SALT LAKE CITY - Talking on a cell phone makes you drive like a retiree — even if you're only a teen, a new study shows.
A report from the University of Utah says when motorists between 18 and 25 talk on cell phones, they drive like elderly people — moving and reacting more slowly and increasing their risk of accidents.
"If you put a 20-year-old driver behind the wheel with a cell phone, his reaction times are the same as a 70-year-old driver," said David Strayer, a University of Utah psychology professor and principal author of the study. "It's like instant aging."
SALT LAKE CITY - Talking on a cell phone makes you drive like a retiree — even if you're only a teen, a new study shows.
A report from the University of Utah says when motorists between 18 and 25 talk on cell phones, they drive like elderly people — moving and reacting more slowly and increasing their risk of accidents.
"If you put a 20-year-old driver behind the wheel with a cell phone, his reaction times are the same as a 70-year-old driver," said David Strayer, a University of Utah psychology professor and principal author of the study. "It's like instant aging."
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PCWorld.com - Manage Calls, E-Mail With One Service
PCWorld.com - Manage Calls, E-Mail With One Service:
"Have you ever wished your phone were smart enough to automatically try reaching you at all your numbers--office, cell, home--so you wouldn't miss crucial calls that went to the wrong location? That's the objective of recent services from SBC Communications and Verizon, which take advantage of the Web to offer a host of call-management and universal inbox features for standard landlines."
"Have you ever wished your phone were smart enough to automatically try reaching you at all your numbers--office, cell, home--so you wouldn't miss crucial calls that went to the wrong location? That's the objective of recent services from SBC Communications and Verizon, which take advantage of the Web to offer a host of call-management and universal inbox features for standard landlines."
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Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Anna Nicole ready to take messages | CNET News.com
Anna Nicole ready to take messages | CNET News.com:
"A Canadian wireless service provider has announced a voicemail service that lets customers use greetings recorded in the voices of celebrities.
The new feature from Rogers Wireless offers prerecorded greetings from numerous comedy, TV, music and sports personalities including Truth Hurts, William Shatner, John Ratzenberger, Simple Plan, Destiny's Child, Lillix, Ricky Williams and Anna Nicole Smith, the company said Tuesday. In addition, there will be humorous messages recorded by noncelebrities."
"A Canadian wireless service provider has announced a voicemail service that lets customers use greetings recorded in the voices of celebrities.
The new feature from Rogers Wireless offers prerecorded greetings from numerous comedy, TV, music and sports personalities including Truth Hurts, William Shatner, John Ratzenberger, Simple Plan, Destiny's Child, Lillix, Ricky Williams and Anna Nicole Smith, the company said Tuesday. In addition, there will be humorous messages recorded by noncelebrities."
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BBC NEWS | Business | Virgin Mobile's user numbers jump
BBC NEWS | Business | Virgin Mobile's user numbers jump:
"Customer numbers at Virgin Mobile are up 37% on a year ago, the UK's fifth- largest mobile phone operator has said."
"Customer numbers at Virgin Mobile are up 37% on a year ago, the UK's fifth- largest mobile phone operator has said."
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Monday, January 31, 2005
Yahoo! News - New Cell Phone Responds to Shakes, Jiggles
Yahoo! News - New Cell Phone Responds to Shakes, Jiggles:
"Tired of pushing all those buttons on your cell phone? Japanese handsets slated to hit stores next month are designed to solve that problem: They respond to shakes, tilts and jiggles."
"Tired of pushing all those buttons on your cell phone? Japanese handsets slated to hit stores next month are designed to solve that problem: They respond to shakes, tilts and jiggles."
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Yahoo! News - Verizon Wireless to Sell Music Video Downloads
Yahoo! News - Verizon Wireless to Sell Music Video Downloads:
"Verizon Wireless said on Monday it will offer music video downloads from Warner Music Group, opening up a new potential source of revenue for the No. 2 U.S. mobile provider."
"Verizon Wireless said on Monday it will offer music video downloads from Warner Music Group, opening up a new potential source of revenue for the No. 2 U.S. mobile provider."
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Merger, shmerger, where's my ESPN phone? | CNET News.com
Merger, shmerger, where's my ESPN phone? | CNET News.com:
"Even though U.S. carriers are consolidating forces, tech advances such as broadband telephony should keep the price of a local phone call down, industry veterans said Monday."
"Even though U.S. carriers are consolidating forces, tech advances such as broadband telephony should keep the price of a local phone call down, industry veterans said Monday."
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Making cell phone companies out of thin air | CNET News.com
Making cell phone companies out of thin air | CNET News.com:
"It seems like anybody with a well-known brand name is going into the cell phone business, and Sprint's wireless network is somewhere in the background.
Mobile virtual network operators, or MVNOs, are companies like Virgin Mobile USA that sell cellular service without actually owning a network to carry the calls. MVNOs resell calling minutes bought from major carriers--or more accurately, a major carrier. Among the major U.S. wireless providers, Sprint practically stands alone in its willingness to open its network to what some would call upstart competitors."
"It seems like anybody with a well-known brand name is going into the cell phone business, and Sprint's wireless network is somewhere in the background.
Mobile virtual network operators, or MVNOs, are companies like Virgin Mobile USA that sell cellular service without actually owning a network to carry the calls. MVNOs resell calling minutes bought from major carriers--or more accurately, a major carrier. Among the major U.S. wireless providers, Sprint practically stands alone in its willingness to open its network to what some would call upstart competitors."
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Yahoo! News - Mobile phones to turn into golf clubs and toy guns in Japan
Yahoo! News - Mobile phones to turn into golf clubs and toy guns in Japan:
"Subway commuters could get more energetic in Japan through a new motion-sensitive mobile telephone equipped with games that will let people on the move practise their golf swings or shoot up monsters."
"Subway commuters could get more energetic in Japan through a new motion-sensitive mobile telephone equipped with games that will let people on the move practise their golf swings or shoot up monsters."
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Sunday, January 30, 2005
Cartoon - Titantic
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Friday, January 28, 2005
Cartoon - Can I call you back?
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PCWorld.com - Yahoo Local Search Goes Mobile
PCWorld.com - Yahoo Local Search Goes Mobile:
"Yahoo this week rolled out a new feature in its local search service that lets users send results from their PCs to mobile phones, the company says. At Yahoo Local, which is a directory of business listings, users can search for restaurants in Denver, Colorado, or for dentists in Philadelphia. Now, they can send Yahoo Local results as a text message to their mobile phones directly from their PCs by clicking on a new 'send to"
"Yahoo this week rolled out a new feature in its local search service that lets users send results from their PCs to mobile phones, the company says. At Yahoo Local, which is a directory of business listings, users can search for restaurants in Denver, Colorado, or for dentists in Philadelphia. Now, they can send Yahoo Local results as a text message to their mobile phones directly from their PCs by clicking on a new 'send to"
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Yahoo! News - Calif. Suspends Wireless Protections
Yahoo! News - Calif. Suspends Wireless Protections:
"SAN FRANCISCO - California utility regulators on Thursday suspended an 8-month-old crackdown on abusive practices in the wireless telephone industry, rebuffing the protests of consumer activists and the state's top law enforcement officials."
"SAN FRANCISCO - California utility regulators on Thursday suspended an 8-month-old crackdown on abusive practices in the wireless telephone industry, rebuffing the protests of consumer activists and the state's top law enforcement officials."
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Oscar goody bags looking Razr sharp | CNET News.com
Oscar goody bags looking Razr sharp | CNET News.com:
"Looking to get your hands on one of those hot new Razr phones from Motorola? No problem--if you'll be attending this year's Academy Awards ceremony."
"Looking to get your hands on one of those hot new Razr phones from Motorola? No problem--if you'll be attending this year's Academy Awards ceremony."