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January 31, 2007
Engineers at UC San Diego have developed new technology which could lead to lightweight, ultra-thin, high-resolution miniature cameras cell phones and other applications such as unmanned surveillance aircraft. Researchers have built an ultrathin, powerful digital camera by 'folding' up the telephoto lens. The revolutionary technique produces an imager about seven times more powerful than a conventional lens of the same depth. The ...
Ultrathin Cameras Possible With ‘Folded’ Lens
by Janet HarrisEngineers at UC San Diego have developed new technology which could lead to lightweight, ultra-thin, high-resolution miniature cameras cell phones and other applications such as unmanned surveillance aircraft. Researchers have built an ultrathin, powerful digital camera by 'folding' up the telephoto lens. The revolutionary technique produces an imager about seven times more powerful than a conventional lens of the same depth. The ...
IPTV Opening Up To Ads
by Kathryn LangIPTV subscriptions continue to be on the rise. As the numbers increase, so should the interest of advertisers. The new technology offers many benefits that are untouched in traditional markets. Advertisers have more opportunities to target a niche audience by using IPTV. It will be easy for them to target a certain audience that has shown interest ...
January 30, 2007
The launch of the SES New Skies NSS-8 communications satellite by Sea Launch Company, LLC was brought to a rather abrupt and very fiery end this evening, when the Zenit 3SL launch vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure almost as soon as the main engine was lit.It proved to be third time unlucky as the twice-postponed launch was given the final go ahead at approximately 23:22 GMT. The rocket appeared to topple slightly and then collapse only a few seconds after ignition, and then exploded in a massive fireball, completely engulfing the Odyssey Launch Platform.The Sea Launch website reports that all personnel at the launch site are safe and accounted for.Please visit the forum for more pictures and a video of the disaster.Another sad day for the satellite industry.
NSS-8 launch ends in disaster
byThe launch of the SES New Skies NSS-8 communications satellite by Sea Launch Company, LLC was brought to a rather abrupt and very fiery end this evening, when the Zenit 3SL launch vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure almost as soon as the main engine was lit.It proved to be third time unlucky as the twice-postponed launch was given the final go ahead at approximately 23:22 GMT. The rocket appeared to topple slightly and then collapse only a few seconds after ignition, and then exploded in a massive fireball, completely engulfing the Odyssey Launch Platform.The Sea Launch website reports that all personnel at the launch site are safe and accounted for.Please visit the forum for more pictures and a video of the disaster.Another sad day for the satellite industry.
Zink Develops Inkless Printing System For Phone Pics
by Janet HarrisZink Imaging LLC is developing an i-pod sized portable device which makes it easy to print photos from digital cameras and phones. The system uses zero ink - shorten this phrase down and you get 'Zink'. Instead of ink the device uses heat to activate dye crystals embedded in special photo paper. The dye crystals are normally colourless, but release ...
IPTV Getting a Boost From AT&T
by Kathryn LangDeployment of IPTV service through AT&T has been more successful than anyone expected – especially AT&T. As a result of the positive response it has received, the company intends to increase its deployment times during 2007. AT&T started into the IPTV market relatively slow. Its services were first available only in eleven markets – and even within those ...
HDTV Sales Increase HDTV Programming Increase HDTV Sales
by Kathryn LangConsumers can be heard crying in the streets, “I want my HDTV.” The sale of HDTV sets has steadily increased, and programming providers are finally getting wind. They are increasing the number of programs that are available in HD format. Especially interesting for most consumers is the addition of prime time shows. With the additional programs becoming available to ...
January 29, 2007
The Samsung i600 smartphone, which is also known as the BlackJack, will be released in the UK in February by Expansys.
The 3G device, which is aimed at the same segment of the market as the Motorola Q, features Windows Mobile 5.0, a 1.3 megapixel primary camera plus a VGA ...
Samsung i600 To Be Released In UK
by Janet Harris
The Samsung i600 smartphone, which is also known as the BlackJack, will be released in the UK in February by Expansys.
The 3G device, which is aimed at the same segment of the market as the Motorola Q, features Windows Mobile 5.0, a 1.3 megapixel primary camera plus a VGA ...
January 27, 2007
IPTV is now newsworthy. Now every Tom, Dick, and Harry (or Jane), will be able to distribute their own brand of news. How many of us haven’t sat watching cable’s version of the evening news and thinking “I could do so much better.†With the new IPTV news hub – http://iptv-anchor.com – anyone can use images captured on their cell ...
IPTV Give Everyone a Shot at the News
by Kathryn LangIPTV is now newsworthy. Now every Tom, Dick, and Harry (or Jane), will be able to distribute their own brand of news. How many of us haven’t sat watching cable’s version of the evening news and thinking “I could do so much better.†With the new IPTV news hub – http://iptv-anchor.com – anyone can use images captured on their cell ...
HDTV Goes Portable
by Kathryn LangGetting an HDTV picture is going to get a little easier and a lot more flexible. Compro, a company known for its PC graphics and multimedia products, is gearing up to release its version of a set top box – with a catch. There is no release date yet for the VideoMate U2700 nor are there any prices, but ...
January 26, 2007
A very special hello to anyone living in the ITV Border region. A reminder to you - digital switch over starts in our region (*) in mid 2008 when the Selkirk transmitter and its dependant relays are changed over and analogue is shut down. Caldbeck in Cumbria will follow in early 2009. If you live in the Borders and are ...
Digital switch over – ITV1 Border area heralds the new dawn in digital TV
by AnaloguesatA very special hello to anyone living in the ITV Border region. A reminder to you - digital switch over starts in our region (*) in mid 2008 when the Selkirk transmitter and its dependant relays are changed over and analogue is shut down. Caldbeck in Cumbria will follow in early 2009. If you live in the Borders and are ...
New ASUS P735 Comes Equipped For Work and Pleasure
by Janet Harris
ASUSTeK Computer Inc has launched the ASUS P735 a 3G PC Phone which provides all the features a user requires both in and out of the office.
The P735 features network connectivity, video conferencing, multimedia applications and other business functions to ensure that a user can access the ...
January 25, 2007
The Tianyu B832 anti-theft phone has been released in China and Hong Kong. The phone features dual-band GSM and innovative anti-theft features. If a thief steals the phone and changes the SIM card, an SMS message is sent to the rightful owner's old phone number. Provided the owner buys a new phone with the same number, they will receive the message ...
Tianyu B832 Anti-Theft Phone Released
by Janet HarrisThe Tianyu B832 anti-theft phone has been released in China and Hong Kong. The phone features dual-band GSM and innovative anti-theft features. If a thief steals the phone and changes the SIM card, an SMS message is sent to the rightful owner's old phone number. Provided the owner buys a new phone with the same number, they will receive the message ...
HDTV Will Be Availble For the Super Bowl
by Kathryn LangHDTV saw a surge in sales recently; partly due to the great prices offered during holiday sales. After shelling out big money to get the front row – fifty yard line view for the upcoming Super Bowl, many consumers have been disappointed to find that those pictures don’t exist. For a true-high definition picture from cable providers, not only is ...
IPTV Being Eyed By MobileOne
by Kathryn LangMobileOne (MI) is eyeing Singapore’s IPTV market for when the National Broadband Network (NBN) is completed. The The contract for construction of the NBN has not yet been awarded, but the Infocomm Development Authority – who regulates the industry – expects the project to be completed in just five short years. MI is looking for a way to cut costs for ...
January 24, 2007
HTC, the smartphone and PDA manufactuer has launched its latest smartphone exclusively with T-Mobile in the Germany and the Netherlands. It is not known if the phone will be available on the T-Mobile network in the UK.
The HTC Ameo is a Windows Mobile-powered device with a 3.5-inch touchscreen display and ...
HTC and T-Mobile Launch Ameo Smartphone
by Janet Harris
HTC, the smartphone and PDA manufactuer has launched its latest smartphone exclusively with T-Mobile in the Germany and the Netherlands. It is not known if the phone will be available on the T-Mobile network in the UK.
The HTC Ameo is a Windows Mobile-powered device with a 3.5-inch touchscreen display and ...
January 23, 2007
LG Electronics, the consumer electronics and mobile phone manufacturer, and luxury brand PRADA, have launched the world’s first completely touch screen mobile phone in a joint venture. Instead of a traditional keypad, the PRADA phone by LG (KE850) is equipped with an advanced touch panel interface. The phone features the trademark technology of LG coupled with PRADA's design and quality. The device ...
World’s First Touch Screen Mobile Phone
by Janet HarrisLG Electronics, the consumer electronics and mobile phone manufacturer, and luxury brand PRADA, have launched the world’s first completely touch screen mobile phone in a joint venture. Instead of a traditional keypad, the PRADA phone by LG (KE850) is equipped with an advanced touch panel interface. The phone features the trademark technology of LG coupled with PRADA's design and quality. The device ...
January 22, 2007
Al-Falak, the leading IP and Communications provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, has introduced the first IPTV Triple Play. This is the combination of voice, video, and data streaming all on one network. The new service will open a world of entertainment to home users in the Gulf region. The innovative IPTV service will have more ...
IPTV Triple Play From Al-Falak
by Kathryn LangAl-Falak, the leading IP and Communications provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, has introduced the first IPTV Triple Play. This is the combination of voice, video, and data streaming all on one network. The new service will open a world of entertainment to home users in the Gulf region. The innovative IPTV service will have more ...
Satellite news from Stateside
by BGonaSTICKWell, the struggle for satellite supremacy is still being fought out in the US, and maybe the satellite guys finally have a chance to ruffle a few feathers in the cable-provider's boardrooms. Times are tough though, and piracy is rife - with the Nagravision 2 encryption system barely holding together. The pay-TV is generally good value there though, and the two big ...
Samsung Releases Super Thin Camera Phone
by Janet HarrisPictures of Samsung's slimmest ever mobile phone have been released on an Italian technology website. Although the Ultra Edition 5.9 hasn't yet been formally released, the site also included a few specifications. The phone is said to be a triband/GSM phone, with a 3.2MP camera. It also features an MP3 player, video recorder, mobile TV capability, and Bluetooth. Samsung is expected to ...
HDTV Causing A Bandwidth Crunch
by Kathryn LangThere just doesn’t seem to be enough room to go around, and HDTV seems to be the culprit behind the loss of space. As more providers move to give the consumer the services being clamored for – such as HDTV programming and multiplayer gaming – bandwidths are starting to run low. This is going to force cable providers to ...
Projector Sets Give More HDTV for the Buck
by Kathryn LangThe projector television could prove to be the consumer’s best choice for a truly big screen high definitions television (HDTV) experience. Companies have made many improvements in the once bulky sets. They are down from the 30 lb mammoths of old to a miniaturized version that is also much easier for the average consumer to used. There have also ...
Give Your HDTV Rabbit Ears
by Kathryn LangHDTV has a new accessory. The high tech, life like picture is now being topped with rabbit ears. You remember these, don’t you? They are the old fashioned antennas that you had to hold a certain way just to get a picture. They are back. It may sound a little bit crazy, but HDTV and the ...
Couch Potatoes Crave HDTV Sports
by Kathryn LangIt is not enough just to sit and watch sporting events on television. Consumers today want more out of their viewing time. Consumers today want to experience the sporting events through high definition TV (HDTV) on large screen sets. The combination of the large screens and the crisp, life like quality of the pictures actual bring the action into ...
HDTV Sheds A New Light
by Kathryn LangIt will be a new experience in High Definition Television (HDTV). Panasonic introduced its LIFI HD Television Series at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas yesterday. The new HDTV will be powered by LUXIM Corporation’s LIFI illumination technology. LIFI is a new, long-life light source known for its high brightness, long stable performance, fast turn on ...
HDTV to Hit Southeast Asia
by Kathryn LangHigh Definition Television (HDTV) is coming to Southeast Asia. StarHub, one of the regions largest pay-TV providers has added two HDTV channels to the lineup – Discovery and National Geographic Channel. StarHub has been at the forefront of programming that gives the consumers control over what they view. In 2004, it introduced DigitalCable. In 2005, it brought out DemandTV. ...
Microsoft Merging IPTV and XBox
by Kathryn LangIt is time for there to be entertainment for the whole family all housed in one box. That is the vision that is being shared with the world by Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates. To meet his vision, Microsoft is combining the IPTV technology with the Xbox 360 gaming system. The unique digital entertainment offering in one ...
January 20, 2007
Now as far as I know this service is more or less unique to our forum. No its not marital councelling, (but could be similar!) If you have a foreign partner no doubt she would like to watch tv channels from her home country. We already have provided valuable info for people who have Finnish, Czech and Polish wives. So if ...
TV for a foreign wife
by AnaloguesatNow as far as I know this service is more or less unique to our forum. No its not marital councelling, (but could be similar!) If you have a foreign partner no doubt she would like to watch tv channels from her home country. We already have provided valuable info for people who have Finnish, Czech and Polish wives. So if ...
Korea Discussing How to Regulate IPTV
by Kathryn LangThe Korean television market is ripe for change and IPTV (Internet protocol Television) could be just the service needed to provide that change. If everyone could come to an agreement on the legal boundaries that must be set in order to govern the service, then IPTV could finally be launched in the region. So far, the Korean Broadcasting Commission ...
January 19, 2007
New York is developing a system for accepting cell phone photos from citizens in its 9-1-1 and 3-1-1 call centers. In August 2006 PowerPhone, the Connecticut-based 9-1-1 training and technology company, revealed the first system for delivering cell phone photos from 9-1-1 callers directly to call handlers. The company demonstrated the new technology, called Incident Linked Multimedia (ILM), at the Association ...
Cell Phone Photos To Alert New York Emergency Services
by Janet HarrisNew York is developing a system for accepting cell phone photos from citizens in its 9-1-1 and 3-1-1 call centers. In August 2006 PowerPhone, the Connecticut-based 9-1-1 training and technology company, revealed the first system for delivering cell phone photos from 9-1-1 callers directly to call handlers. The company demonstrated the new technology, called Incident Linked Multimedia (ILM), at the Association ...
January 18, 2007
The US Patent & Trademark Office has granted Nokia a patent for using voice tags to file camera phone pictures. Many mobile handsets store pictures in a single image folder. When the folder is full, another is automatically created. Other handsets store images in separate folders with pre-defined labels such as 'vacation' or 'friends'. A user can decide what to ...
Nokia Patents Voice Tag Technology
by Janet HarrisThe US Patent & Trademark Office has granted Nokia a patent for using voice tags to file camera phone pictures. Many mobile handsets store pictures in a single image folder. When the folder is full, another is automatically created. Other handsets store images in separate folders with pre-defined labels such as 'vacation' or 'friends'. A user can decide what to ...
January 17, 2007
Immersion Corporation, a developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, has announced the new Samsung SCH-W559, the first touchscreen-based mobile phone to use Immersion’s VibeTonz® System to provide tactile feedback. The SCH-W559 features a large 260,000-color QVGA LCD touchscreen display, which replaces the usual mechanical keypad. Users receive confirming tactile cues when they press graphical onscreen controls. They can select ...
Samsung Launches Tactile Feedback Mobile Phone
by Janet HarrisImmersion Corporation, a developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, has announced the new Samsung SCH-W559, the first touchscreen-based mobile phone to use Immersion’s VibeTonz® System to provide tactile feedback. The SCH-W559 features a large 260,000-color QVGA LCD touchscreen display, which replaces the usual mechanical keypad. Users receive confirming tactile cues when they press graphical onscreen controls. They can select ...
Skype Founders Launch Joost
by Kathryn LangJanus Friis and Niklas Zennström, the founders of Skype and Kazaa, have named their new online-video start-up 'Joost'. Joost will provide studios, cable stations and anyone wanting to distribute high-quality video over the Internet, with a fast, efficient and cost-effective method of distribution. It will use the peer-to-peer technology employed by Skype and Kazaa - Friis and Zennstrom's earlier successes. Joost ...
SingTel Makes IPTV License Agreement
by Kathryn LangSingTel, Asia’s leading communications group, is about to take a stand in the pay-TV market with its recently acquired IPTV nationwide license for Singapore. In the past, SingTel was not able to offer consumers a complete communications package. Now it will have the TV, data, and voice all in a one-stop shopping package that consumers have been looking for. SingTel ...
January 16, 2007
At the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas Samsung unveiled three new models in its Ultra range: the F300, F500 and i600. Each phone has a specialist focus. The F300 is labelled 'Ultra Music', the F500 'Ultra Video' and the i600 'Ultra Messaging'. One side of the F300's face is dedicated to phone controls, the other to music ones. It has ...
Samsung Launches New Ultra phones
by Janet HarrisAt the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas Samsung unveiled three new models in its Ultra range: the F300, F500 and i600. Each phone has a specialist focus. The F300 is labelled 'Ultra Music', the F500 'Ultra Video' and the i600 'Ultra Messaging'. One side of the F300's face is dedicated to phone controls, the other to music ones. It has ...
January 15, 2007
Pantech Group has launched the IM-U170 mobile phone, which includes digital camera features capable of recognizing a user’s face. The IM-U170 clamshell phone has a magnesium case and metallic keypad illuminated with electroluminescent light. The phone's facial recognition technology traces the movement of the user’s face as an input rather than other controls. Users can capture an image of their face ...
Face-recognition Camera Phone Launched by Pantech
by Janet HarrisPantech Group has launched the IM-U170 mobile phone, which includes digital camera features capable of recognizing a user’s face. The IM-U170 clamshell phone has a magnesium case and metallic keypad illuminated with electroluminescent light. The phone's facial recognition technology traces the movement of the user’s face as an input rather than other controls. Users can capture an image of their face ...
January 12, 2007
The Kathrein UFS-910 HD satellite receiver is available to buy now, and it's a very interesting prospect.Not as well-featured as the long-awaited Dreambox 8000, it does however boast full DVB-S2 and MPEG-4 capability (as well as being backwardly compatible to DVB-S and MPEG-2) and have the required HDMI output connector. It also carries the much sought-after Ethernet interface and runs a Linux based operating system.Interestingly, it has 3 (yes, three!) USB 2.0 ports - one of which is on the front of the box.Currently selling in Germany for around €360, its release is sure to tempt a few of those hobbyists that can't wait another minute for the DM8000. Interestingly the Kathrein UFS 901 was announced at the 2006 ANGA cable show alongside the HD Dreambox.Lack of a hard disk, or the possibility of having one fitted at a later date, will deter many though. Another note of caution. Strangely, the specifications only mention DiSEqC 1.0, and not the DiSEqC 1.2 required to drive a DiSEqC motor. Either something to watch out for, or a typo - we're not sure which!Kathrein are a very well respected dish manufacturer, and have already produced a range of similar-looking DVB-S PVR's (have a look at the Kathrein UFS-821). This box could prove to be a winner across Europe at that price and with its head start in the race with the Dreambox.Available in Black and Silver, here's a summary of the specifications:· Reception of digital satellite TV and radio channels in the DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmission standards· Video decoding of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/H.264 signals· 16-digit alphanumeric display to show the channel names and programme information· 4,000 channel memory positions· Kathrein-easy-use EPG with timer programming· Common Interface for two CA modules· HDMI output for connection to an HDTV ready TV set· HDCP copy protection· Optical audio output for Dolby Digital data stream (AC 3)· YPbPr output· Cinch sockets for AV signal (composite colour picture, stereo-audio)· One USB 2.0 port on the front panel and two USB 2.0 ports on the back panel for software updates with a USB stick· Multifunction setting device on the front panel· Composite colour picture, RGB and Y/C signal output programmable on SCART socket· Suitable for software updates (operational software and channel list separately) via satellite or USB stick (not supplied)· Language selection for programmes broadcast in several languages· Channel search· Channel position sort function· Automatic date and time setting via DVB data stream· On-screen display (OSD) in 8 languages (D, GB, F, I, E, CZ, NL, TR)· DiSEqCTM 1.0 control signal and SCR one-cable system control signals (as of first quarter 2007)· LINUX based operating system· Mains switch· Comes with: Remote control, batteries, manual, safety notes, SCART cable & power cable
Kathrein UFS910 HD Linux STB
by Alan HartenThe Kathrein UFS-910 HD satellite receiver is available to buy now, and it's a very interesting prospect.Not as well-featured as the long-awaited Dreambox 8000, it does however boast full DVB-S2 and MPEG-4 capability (as well as being backwardly compatible to DVB-S and MPEG-2) and have the required HDMI output connector. It also carries the much sought-after Ethernet interface and runs a Linux based operating system.Interestingly, it has 3 (yes, three!) USB 2.0 ports - one of which is on the front of the box.Currently selling in Germany for around €360, its release is sure to tempt a few of those hobbyists that can't wait another minute for the DM8000. Interestingly the Kathrein UFS 901 was announced at the 2006 ANGA cable show alongside the HD Dreambox.Lack of a hard disk, or the possibility of having one fitted at a later date, will deter many though. Another note of caution. Strangely, the specifications only mention DiSEqC 1.0, and not the DiSEqC 1.2 required to drive a DiSEqC motor. Either something to watch out for, or a typo - we're not sure which!Kathrein are a very well respected dish manufacturer, and have already produced a range of similar-looking DVB-S PVR's (have a look at the Kathrein UFS-821). This box could prove to be a winner across Europe at that price and with its head start in the race with the Dreambox.Available in Black and Silver, here's a summary of the specifications:· Reception of digital satellite TV and radio channels in the DVB-S and DVB-S2 transmission standards· Video decoding of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/H.264 signals· 16-digit alphanumeric display to show the channel names and programme information· 4,000 channel memory positions· Kathrein-easy-use EPG with timer programming· Common Interface for two CA modules· HDMI output for connection to an HDTV ready TV set· HDCP copy protection· Optical audio output for Dolby Digital data stream (AC 3)· YPbPr output· Cinch sockets for AV signal (composite colour picture, stereo-audio)· One USB 2.0 port on the front panel and two USB 2.0 ports on the back panel for software updates with a USB stick· Multifunction setting device on the front panel· Composite colour picture, RGB and Y/C signal output programmable on SCART socket· Suitable for software updates (operational software and channel list separately) via satellite or USB stick (not supplied)· Language selection for programmes broadcast in several languages· Channel search· Channel position sort function· Automatic date and time setting via DVB data stream· On-screen display (OSD) in 8 languages (D, GB, F, I, E, CZ, NL, TR)· DiSEqCTM 1.0 control signal and SCR one-cable system control signals (as of first quarter 2007)· LINUX based operating system· Mains switch· Comes with: Remote control, batteries, manual, safety notes, SCART cable & power cable
February Launch for LG Electronics’ Shine
by Janet HarrisLG Electronics plans to launch its new handset, LG Shine, into the UK in February. The UK launch is the first phase of a global distribution programme for the phone, which will be available in markets across the world by Q2 2007. Shine was made available in Korea in November, and LG has already sold over 180,000 Shine handsets. Shine is the ...
New Suite Makes Integration Easier
by Kathryn LangKasenna Incorporated announced today that it would be expanding its IPTV services. PortalTV 2.0 is a suite of integrated products that has a user interface and a Web services architecture designed to integrate the Internet and television. PortalTV 2.0 is being offered by Kasenna India, the Indian branch of Kasenna Incorporated. Kasenna has been taking a leadership position ...
January 11, 2007
Nokia has upgraded the design of its camcorder phone. While the originalN93 was very bulky, the N93i is significantly lighter and a tenth of an inch thinner. It has a super-shiny mirror finish. Like the original N93, the N93i supports DVD-like video recording and provides 3G WCDMA support for European users. The N93i features a new Vox video blogging service ...
Nokia Announces N93i Video Camera Phone
by Janet HarrisNokia has upgraded the design of its camcorder phone. While the originalN93 was very bulky, the N93i is significantly lighter and a tenth of an inch thinner. It has a super-shiny mirror finish. Like the original N93, the N93i supports DVD-like video recording and provides 3G WCDMA support for European users. The N93i features a new Vox video blogging service ...
IPTV Provider Pool Is Shrinking
by Kathryn LangIn the IPTV, like many industries today, the big fish are looking to eat the little fish. As the larger providers continue to devour the smaller companies and as the larger providers also offer niche technology and equipment, the pool of independent IPTV providers will continue to shrink. With the continued absorption of the smaller providers, the landscape of ...
January 10, 2007
Despite the tiny size of UTStarcomm Inc's CDM8935 phone - less than four cubic inches and less than three ounches in weight - it is equipped with a CMOS 310K camera and a 1.5" 262K color TFT display. The device is one of the smallest wireless CDMA camera phones in North America and fits easily into the palm of a ...
New CDM8935 Phone From UTStarcom
by Janet HarrisDespite the tiny size of UTStarcomm Inc's CDM8935 phone - less than four cubic inches and less than three ounches in weight - it is equipped with a CMOS 310K camera and a 1.5" 262K color TFT display. The device is one of the smallest wireless CDMA camera phones in North America and fits easily into the palm of a ...
Nokia Launches 6131 NFC Credit Card Phone
by Brian Turner
Nokia demonstrated its new 6131 NFC (near field communication) phone which doubles as a credit card, at the CES show in Las Vegas.
The Nokia 6131 NFC is being used in trials in New York City, in cooperation with Mastercard, Citibank and Cingular. The NFC shell around the flip phone ...
January 9, 2007
Samsung launched the first ever 10MP camera phone, the SCH-B600, at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2007 in Las Vegas. B600. It also unveiled a 3.2MP camera phone and several Ultra Edition handsets for the US market. The SCH-B600 differs significantly from the V770 7MP camera phone - it is 6mm thinner and 10g lighter and includes mobile TV ...
Samsung Unveils 10MP Cameraphone at CES 2007
by Brian TurnerSamsung launched the first ever 10MP camera phone, the SCH-B600, at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2007 in Las Vegas. B600. It also unveiled a 3.2MP camera phone and several Ultra Edition handsets for the US market. The SCH-B600 differs significantly from the V770 7MP camera phone - it is 6mm thinner and 10g lighter and includes mobile TV ...
Microsoft Merging IPTV and XBox
by Kathryn LangIt is time for there to be entertainment for the whole family all housed in one box. That is the vision that is being shared with the world by Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates. To meet his vision, Microsoft is combining the IPTV technology with the Xbox 360 gaming system. The unique digital entertainment offering in one ...
January 7, 2007
Motorola Razr V3xx is now available free on a monthly contract. The V3xx is about the same size as the original Razr V3 but it includes HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) connectivity allowing users to browse the Internet at almost the same speed as with a ...
Motorola V3xx – Now Available Free on Monthly Contract
by Brian Turner
Motorola Razr V3xx is now available free on a monthly contract. The V3xx is about the same size as the original Razr V3 but it includes HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) connectivity allowing users to browse the Internet at almost the same speed as with a ...
January 6, 2007
Internet protocol television (IPTV) subscriptions just keep growing and growing. It is expected that this year (2007) the IPTV services will nearly triple. The increased number of consumers is fueling the development of IPTV technology. It is also giving a boost to sales of IPTV related equipment. As the revenues continue to rise for the industry, it will continue ...
IPTV To Spread To Mainstream
by Kathryn LangInternet protocol television (IPTV) subscriptions just keep growing and growing. It is expected that this year (2007) the IPTV services will nearly triple. The increased number of consumers is fueling the development of IPTV technology. It is also giving a boost to sales of IPTV related equipment. As the revenues continue to rise for the industry, it will continue ...
January 5, 2007
We hope you all had an enjoyable festive period, and that going back to work isn’t as bad as you imagined it might be ;) Well, we had some laughs at Satellite Help over the holidays, including a New Years Eve chase around the globe. Not sure how many midnights we watched, but a few beers were consumed. The ...
Happy New Year, and Happy Birthday!
by BGonaSTICKWe hope you all had an enjoyable festive period, and that going back to work isn’t as bad as you imagined it might be ;) Well, we had some laughs at Satellite Help over the holidays, including a New Years Eve chase around the globe. Not sure how many midnights we watched, but a few beers were consumed. The ...
Samsung’s New CMOS Image Sensor Reduces Camera Phone Size
by Brian TurnerSamsung Electronics Co. Ltd has introduced the first 3Mpixel CMOS image sensor (CIS) with a 1/4-inch lens aperture. The sensor is suitable for ultraslim camera phones and delivers digital still camera picture quality to mobile handsets. The 1.75µm pixel, 1/4-inch lens aperture CMOS image sensor incorporates high-resolution sensor technology from Samsung with a high-speed interface. It allows camera ...
Samsung i320 Available from Vodafone UK
by Brian Turner
Vodafone is now offering the SGH-i320 Smartphone. The phone, which was previously available in retail shops in Europe, features a QWERTY keyboard for single handed usage.
The ultra-slim model, which measures 111 x 59 x 12 mm and weighs 95g, runs on Windows Mobile 5.0. It is equipped with 2.2" ...
January 3, 2007
Nokia has released a commercial for the 5-Megapixel N95 camera phone which was announced in September 2006.
The device is a multimedia computer with a 2-way slide design. It includes GPS functionality and support for high-speed mobile networks.
The Nokia N95, which fits easily into a pocket, is powerful enough to replace stand-alone devices such ...
Nokia N95 5-Megapixel Camera Phone Released
by Brian Turner
Nokia has released a commercial for the 5-Megapixel N95 camera phone which was announced in September 2006.
The device is a multimedia computer with a 2-way slide design. It includes GPS functionality and support for high-speed mobile networks.
The Nokia N95, which fits easily into a pocket, is powerful enough to replace stand-alone devices such ...
