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Tech Heaven is in Hong Kong

by Heidi Crossman on Oct 14, 2008 at 05:31 PM

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council is hosting their 28th Autumn Edition Hong Kong Electronics Fair this week, Sunday through Thursday.  With over 2,600 exhibitors, there is guaranteed to be some of the best new electronics and ideas on the planet at the event.  How can it not draw the… Continue Reading »

Verizon, AT&T seal network related contracts with the US Department Homeland Security

by Arnold Zafra on May 15, 2008 at 11:14 PM

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has sealed separate agreements with Verizon and AT&T for a combined contract price of $970.5 million. Under the Department’s agreement with Verizon, Internet protocol (IP), security services and emergency communications services will be provided by Verizon to the Department of Homeland Security. This would… Continue Reading »

UK’s version of the FCC predicts “Tomorrow’s Wireless World”

by Renay San Miguel on May 9, 2008 at 11:31 AM

A fascinating report by the United Kingdom’s version of the Federal Communications Commission paints a vivid picture of a technology-driven world right out of a Vernor Vinge novel: Bluetooth implants in your body warning doctors of impending heart attacks; wireless sensors in cars slamming on the brakes before collisions; reminders… Continue Reading »

Nortel to bring 40B-bps network speed

by Arnold Zafra on Mar 12, 2008 at 09:15 PM

Nortel is bringing in a new optical technology that will speed up telecommunication companies network speeds. The optical technology will improve network speeds up to 40G-bps, four times faster than today’s standard network speed provided by telecommunications company. Nortel is introducing the new technology to help telecommunications company provide the… Continue Reading »

Sanyo S1 Palmtop: Simplicity is the word

by Marjorie Dorfman on Jan 18, 2008 at 12:39 PM

Perhaps one of the simplest mobile phones to show its sleek, proud face at the Consumer Electronics Show is the Sanyo S1 Palmtop. It can hold its own even in the face of the amazing and dazzling strides made in the world of wireless technology. The Sanyo S1 Palmtop is… Continue Reading »

Global ringtones market waning: Who’s calling, please?

by Marjorie Dorfman on Jan 4, 2008 at 11:18 PM

Are ringtones becoming a flash in the proverbial pan? Perhaps all things have an end, ringtones included, or perhaps they don’t die but merely fade away with obsolete mobile phone styles and shapes. There’s no question that the market has waned and reports indicate (New York Times) that the trend… Continue Reading »

Soap operas go mobile in India: Is buttered popcorn next?

by Marjorie Dorfman on Jan 4, 2008 at 03:19 AM

Our mobile phones are invading every aspect of our lives more and more with each passing day. Will they replace movie theaters? In India, they just may as portable entertainment there is about to embark on a new and exciting threshold. Rajshri Productions plans on launching a 90-episode soap opera… Continue Reading »

Cell phone users check time less from watches

by Marjorie Dorfman on Dec 30, 2007 at 01:03 AM

As the cell phone invades every facet of our lives, it may just be a matter of time before we are all born with them attached to our ears! While we must concede that may not occur in our lifetimes, it is certainly true that the cell phone has gone… Continue Reading »

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