For the past ten years, the internet has played a huge role in everyone’s lives. From computer games to managing finances and new flourishing industries, the World Wide Web has been thriving in everyone’s eyes. Now that it has entered all of our homes, it has started to take over our phone lines as well. [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Qualcomm and Amobee Media Systems Work Together to Fuel Mobile Internet
Posted by admin in October 30th 2008
SAN DIEGO and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Qualcomm Incorporated , a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, and Amobee Media Systems, the world leader in advertising solutions for mobile operators, today announced that they are working together to offer mobile advertising on Qualcomm’s Plaza solution.
Amobee and [...]
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under: Announcement
Vodafone Unearths rubbish Phone App
Posted by admin in October 29th 2008
It seems gimmicky mobile phone products just will not die. After my joy at the demise of the worlds most infuriating icon – Crazy Frog – mobile vendors are still styling to find a way to drive people insane with a barrage of tacky add-on’s that teens can play with in the bus or on [...]
under: Announcement
John McCain: Coverage Cowboy
Posted by admin in October 20th 2008
Presidential candidate John McCain has had Verizon and AT&T install temporary cell sites near his Arizona ranch so that he receives better coverage.
under: Telecom
Batteries Not Included
Posted by admin in October 17th 2008
Electronics specialist Favite has been demonstrating the latest advancement in RFID technology by changing TV channels with a battery-less remote control.
Using a passive RFIS tag to send a signal to the television at, the remote works by collecting energy from a two-watt induction field generated by the idiot box every few seconds.
Favite admits that [...]
under: Gadgets
How does Wireless Networks Work?
Posted by admin in October 16th 2008
Wireless networks use radio waves instead of wires to transmit data between computers. Here’s how: The Binary Code: 1s and 0s
It’s well known that computers transmit information digitally, using binary code: ones and zeros. This translates well to radio waves, since those 1s and 0s can be represented by different kinds of beeps. These [...]
under: Wireless
The Wireless Infrastructure Show Notes Top Trends for Future of Wireless Communications
Posted by admin in October 15th 2008
At the close of its annual Wireless Infrastructure Show, PCIA — The Wireless Infrastructure Association (PCIA), offers a glimpse of the top trends shaping the future of the industry.
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Sprint Updates Instinct Browser
Posted by admin in October 14th 2008
Sprint has recently upgraded their Instinct browser that boasts a range of improvements and a better user experience.
under: Mobile Phones
Don’t Hurt Yourself in the Highlands: Ofcom shows its Dark side
Posted by admin in October 13th 2008
So you’re up on a massive hill in the middle of nowhere, you slip, fall over, and break your ankle. Sucks to be you right? But fear not – here comes Scottish Mountain Rescue a group of volunteer lifesavers who have found your position, and haul you back down to safety.
But, what if the mountain [...]
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under: Main News
DataWind Brings out Clunky Palmtop
Posted by admin in October 10th 2008
DataWind has upgraded its PocketSurfer web browsing palmtop with a new airtine package that offers unlimited internet access for life, for just £60. Well on top of the £199 you’ll pay for the PocketSurfer 2R itself…
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