Archive for September, 2008

Cell phone can unlock car, start engine

Posted by Slash on September 24th, 2008

A new Japanese mobile phone will automatically unlock the doors of its owners’ cars and let drivers start their engines without using an ignition key. Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless

Google phone to cost $179, debut Oct. 22

Posted by Slash on September 23rd, 2008

The first cell phone running Google Inc.’s mobile software looks something like Apple Inc.’s iPhone and has a large touch screen, but it also packs a trackball, a slide-out keyboard and easy access to Google’s e-mail and mapping programs. Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless

T-Mobile to launch Google-powered phone

Posted by Slash on September 22nd, 2008

Google Inc.’s announcement last year that it would give away software that could run cell phones was met by dizzy accolades from analysts who thought it would let the search engine company conquer the world of mobile advertising. Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless

Apple recalls iPhone 3G power adapters

Posted by Slash on September 19th, 2008

Apple Inc. on Friday advised iPhone 3G users in many countries to replace the device’s power adapter following reports that metal prongs broke off and stuck in power outlets, creating a risk of electric shock. Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless

Yellowstone tries to balance cell phones, nature

Posted by Slash on September 17th, 2008

Yellowstone National Park officials, attempting to balance competing demands for cell phone service and preserving the park’s tranquility, have released a draft plan to guide the development of wireless services within the park. Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless

Wireless Backhaul Solutions

Posted by Slash on September 16th, 2008

Trango Showcases Wireless Backhaul Solutions at WiMAX World 2008 in Chicago – Trango Systems, leading global developer of high-capacity licensed and unlicensed fixed wireless microwave communication systems, will exhibit its latest products at WiMAX World 2008 Conference and Expo September 30 through October 2, as well as host a Technical Certification Training on October 2. [...]

WiMAX Multi-Core Processors

Posted by Slash on September 16th, 2008

picoChip extends leadership with 262GIPS, 35GMACS multi-core wireless processors – picoChip has expanded its leadership in massively multi-core architectures with the announcement of new high-performance picoArrayTM devices. The PC202-10, PC203-10 and PC205-10 multi-core DSPs deliver processing power of up to 262GIPS and 35GMACS. Originally Syndicated via RSS from WiMAX Industry News

AT&T to link iPhone to U-verse video, Internet

Posted by Slash on September 16th, 2008

U.S. phone company AT&T Inc plans to eventually link Apple Inc’s iPhone to its high-speed Internet and video service called U-verse, and introduce new features like using the phone as a remote control. Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless

Driving while distracted can be deadly

Posted by Slash on September 16th, 2008

It’s suspected, but not known for sure yet, that that the engineer of a Los Angeles Metrolink commuter train may have been text messaging when the train ran a stop signal, crashing into an oncoming freight engine. Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless

Cell-phone ban sought after rail crash

Posted by Slash on September 15th, 2008

California’s rail regulator will seek an order banning train operators from using cell phones, as investigators sought to determine whether the engineer of a train was text messaging before a deadly crash. Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless