Mobiles News
February 28, 2007
The latest model in the SPV range, the SPV M700, is now available on the UK Orange mobile phone network.
A black version of the phone will be available in the UK, alongside the white model.
The SPV M700 (also known as HTC Trinity) includes built-in Sat Nav powered by Webraska. ...
SPV M700 available on Orange UK
by Janet Harris
The latest model in the SPV range, the SPV M700, is now available on the UK Orange mobile phone network.
A black version of the phone will be available in the UK, alongside the white model.
The SPV M700 (also known as HTC Trinity) includes built-in Sat Nav powered by Webraska. ...Mobile device in a glove?
by Brian Turner
When I described the Ultimate Mobile Device, I always imagined something that the user would wear on the wrist.
I guess a big part is that in science fiction TV and film, people would often use communicators set up on their arms.
Well, it looks like some manufacturers are indeed looking ...HDTV Being Introduced in Hotel Rooms
by Kathryn LangHDTV is not only a luxury in the home; the new technology is making its way into vacations as well. Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, and Renaissance Hotels & Resorts will be the first lodging brands to introduce HDTV sets in all of its guest rooms in the United States and in Canada. The new ...
IPTV and Ericsson
by Kathryn LangIPTV is not in the cards for Arris Group. Ericsson has out bid Arris to acquire Tandberg Television. The deal will not come cheap. It is expected to cost the Swedish communications giant around $1.4 billion, but it will also expand its hold on the IPTV market. Even though Ericsson is making a huge investment in the ...
February 27, 2007
FotoNation has announced the world’s first red-eye correction technology directly embedded into a mobile phone.
The Red-Eye Correction Technology software automatically detects red-eye and corrects it, allowing camera phone users to take red-eye-free photos and eliminating the need to retouch them later on a computer. The company claims a detection ...
World’s First Red-Eye Technology for Camera Phones
by Janet Harris
FotoNation has announced the world’s first red-eye correction technology directly embedded into a mobile phone.
The Red-Eye Correction Technology software automatically detects red-eye and corrects it, allowing camera phone users to take red-eye-free photos and eliminating the need to retouch them later on a computer. The company claims a detection ...IPTV Gets New Competition in Verismo
by Kathryn LangThere is a new IPTV player in town. Verismo Networks is introducing ViPTV, and end-to-end broadcasting system. The new service will come with a set-top box that will allow consumers to download content over their standard broadband connection. It will also allow for stream videos from websites like Google, YouTube, and Yahoo. The cost for the IPTV ...
IPTV and Microsoft in London
by Kathryn LangMicrosoft is going exotic with its IPTV introductions. It will be showcasing the new service at The Connected Home show – which is the third annual IPTV World Forum, in London. The IPTV service will be available over the Xbox 360. It has already been discussed in the US, and it is scheduled for release there by Christmas ...
HDTV for Free – the Old fashioned Way
by Kathryn LangAfter spending all you money on that new HDTV, what are you going to watch on it? Most new owners have been disappointed to find that the current programming they have through their cable or satellite is not designed for high definition. In order to upgrade, it’s going to cost even more money. It’s enough already. There is now ...
February 26, 2007
Alcatel, in partnership with Elle magazine, has announced the Elle No3 Glamphone, which will be released in the UK in June.
The chrome slider phone with a 1.3 mega pixel digital camera, is part of Alcatel's 'Strut Down the Catwalk' range, which targets fashion editors and designers.
Elle No3 Glamphone is available in ...
Elle announces No3 Glamphone
by Janet Harris
Alcatel, in partnership with Elle magazine, has announced the Elle No3 Glamphone, which will be released in the UK in June.
The chrome slider phone with a 1.3 mega pixel digital camera, is part of Alcatel's 'Strut Down the Catwalk' range, which targets fashion editors and designers.
Elle No3 Glamphone is available in ...
February 24, 2007
OmniVision Technologies' latest development brings high-resolution cameras closer for the mainstream mobile handset market.
The company has developed a 5.17 megapixel camera module for mobile handsets based on the OV5623 CameraChip sensor.
The affordable module measures 14mm x 14mm x 8.75mm and has auto-focus capability, providing high image quality and camera ...
OmniVision Provides 5 Megapixel Module for Mobiles
by Janet Harris
OmniVision Technologies' latest development brings high-resolution cameras closer for the mainstream mobile handset market.
The company has developed a 5.17 megapixel camera module for mobile handsets based on the OV5623 CameraChip sensor.
The affordable module measures 14mm x 14mm x 8.75mm and has auto-focus capability, providing high image quality and camera ...
February 23, 2007
Sharp plans to launch a widescreen PDA, running Windows Mobile 5.0, in March. The company is developing its EM-One PDA in conjunction with Japanese carrier EMobile.
The device will feature a TV tuner, WiFi, Bluetooth and 1.3-megapixel camera. It has a 4.1" screen with WVGA (800 pixels by 480 pixels) resolution and a ...
Sharp develops widescreen PDA
by Janet Harris
Sharp plans to launch a widescreen PDA, running Windows Mobile 5.0, in March. The company is developing its EM-One PDA in conjunction with Japanese carrier EMobile.
The device will feature a TV tuner, WiFi, Bluetooth and 1.3-megapixel camera. It has a 4.1" screen with WVGA (800 pixels by 480 pixels) resolution and a ...
February 22, 2007
Research In Motion has launched the BlackBerry 8800 smartphone, the thinnest BlackBerry handset to date.
The stylish phone features a full, highly tactile QWERTY keyboard and Research In Motion's trackball navigation system.
The quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE-enabled BlackBerry 8800 provides integrated support for voice and data applications, including phone, email, text messaging, web ...
BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone Introduced
by Janet Harris
Research In Motion has launched the BlackBerry 8800 smartphone, the thinnest BlackBerry handset to date.
The stylish phone features a full, highly tactile QWERTY keyboard and Research In Motion's trackball navigation system.
The quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE-enabled BlackBerry 8800 provides integrated support for voice and data applications, including phone, email, text messaging, web ...Mobile developers get toolkit
by Brian Turner
So, if the mobile device is the communications center of the future, what's coming next?
Well, if the marketers have anything to do with it, the mobile device will become the next big platform for permission marketing. Or simply marketing.
Already some marketers are touting that mobile as the billboard of the future.
While ...The Apple iPhone and Cisco – Now what for mobiles?
by Brian Turner
So, Apple and Cisco have decided to bury the hatchet on the iPhone trademark dispute. Now both companies will promote iPhone products.
While Apple's foray into the name was widely expected, it was surprising to discover Cisco already held the trademark. However, observers soon noted that the Cisco ...
February 21, 2007
OmniVision Technologies' latest development brings high-resolution cameras closer for the mainstream mobile handset market.
The company has developed a 5.17 megapixel camera module for mobile handsets based on the OV5623 CameraChip sensor.
The affordable module measures 14mm x 14mm x 8.75mm and has auto-focus capability, providing high image quality and camera ...
OmniVision Provides 5 Megapixel Module for Mobiles
by Janet Harris
OmniVision Technologies' latest development brings high-resolution cameras closer for the mainstream mobile handset market.
The company has developed a 5.17 megapixel camera module for mobile handsets based on the OV5623 CameraChip sensor.
The affordable module measures 14mm x 14mm x 8.75mm and has auto-focus capability, providing high image quality and camera ...IPTV and Calix in Canada
by Kathryn LangCanada’s IPTV service is about to be impacted by Calix. The company is a major telecom equipment supplier that is focused on access solutions for broadband service delivery. It has been chosen by several Canadian companies to build their IPTV capabilities and infrastructure. The Calix C7 multi-service access platform will overbuild the current operator and extend new fiber ...
Face-recognition Camera Phone Launched by Pantech
by Janet Harris
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 ...
February 20, 2007
Appearing for the first time on the Dream Multimedia website are details of the cute little Dreambox DM-600 PVR - basically a DM-500 with an IDE interface and enough room to accommodate a 2.5 inch laptop drive.So now there is no excuse for those of you with only enough space under the TV to jam in an extra fag-packet. These boxes really are small at 195 mm x 130 mm x 40 mm (W x D x H) and look good enough to eat, as they are kitted out in the same sexy livery as the Dreambox DM-8000.They come in silver too, so that's blown your last excuse. Not that you would seriously play that card, right?Here's how it stacks up in techno-speak :Specifications> 250 MHz PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)> Linux Operating System> 1 x Smartcard-Reader> MPEG2 Hardware decoding> Common available NIMs (DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-T)> V.24/RS232 Interface> 10/100Mbit compatible Ethernet Interface> 2 LED status> 32 MByte Flash, 96 MByte Ram total> Integrated IDE UDMA66 Interface> Support for internal HDD 2.5" in any capacity> Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio> Channel-change time < 1 second> Full automatic service scan> Supports directly bouquet-lists> Supports EPG (electronic program guide)> Supports own videotext> Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (DiSEqC)> Fully adaptable OSD in many languages and skin-support> S/PDIF Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3)> 1 x Scart-interfaces> S-Video connector> Analogue modemDreambox DM600 technical dataDBS-Tuner:Frequency Range 950 …. 2150 MHzSignal Level - 65 dBm …. - 25 dBmSignal-to-Noise Level 12 dB max.DBS-Tuner Input Connector F-Type femaleInput Impedance 75 OhmAFC +/- 3 MHzDemodulation Shaped QPSKFEC Viterbi and Reed-SolomonViterbirate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, automatic assimilationRoll-off Factor 35 %Demultiplexing according ISO 13818-1Video decoder:Video Compression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatibleVideo Standard PAL G/ 25 HzVideo Formats 4:3 / 16:9Footage 16:9, automatic assimilation for 16:9 TV-Device (over Scart)Letterbox precolating for 4:3 TV-DeviceAudio decoder:Audio compression MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I and IIAudio Mode Dual (main/sub), StereoFrequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHzOutput analogue:Output Level L/R 0,5 Vss on 600 OhmTHD > 60 dB (1 kHz)Crosstalk < -65 dBOutput digital:Output Level 0,5 Vss on 75 OhmSampled Data Filtering 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHzS/PDIF-Output optical (AC3)Video parameter:Input Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB on 75 OhmTeletext filter in conformity with ETS 300 472 StandardTV-Scart:Output: FBAS,RGB,S-VideoSerial Interface RS 232:Type RS232 bidirectionalBitrate 115,2 kBit/s max.Plug Connector SUB-D-9Function: Update of FirmwareEthernet:10/100 MBit compatible interfaceFunction: Update of Firmware, Connect to PCUDMA66 IDE Interface:Internal - for connection of 2.5" HDDLNB Power and polarisation:LNB Current 500mA max.; short-circuit-proofLNB Voltage vertical < 14V without load, > 11,5V at 400mALNB Voltage horizontal < 20V without load, > 17,3V at 400mALNB shut-off at Standby-ModeCount of active satellite positions:DiSEqC 1.0/1.2 SAT POSITION / SAT OPTIONDiSEqC - Rotor ControlPower consumption:< 15W / 12VInput voltage:DC12V,alternating acurrent +/- 15%External power supply:Input: 110-240V AC / 50-60Hz / 0,6AOutput: 12V = / 2,5APhysical specification:Ambient Temperature +15°C...+35°CHumidity < 80%Size (W x D x H): 195 mm x 130 mm x 40 mmWeight: 0.6 kg
Dreambox DM600 PVR takes a bow
by BGonaSTICKAppearing for the first time on the Dream Multimedia website are details of the cute little Dreambox DM-600 PVR - basically a DM-500 with an IDE interface and enough room to accommodate a 2.5 inch laptop drive.So now there is no excuse for those of you with only enough space under the TV to jam in an extra fag-packet. These boxes really are small at 195 mm x 130 mm x 40 mm (W x D x H) and look good enough to eat, as they are kitted out in the same sexy livery as the Dreambox DM-8000.They come in silver too, so that's blown your last excuse. Not that you would seriously play that card, right?Here's how it stacks up in techno-speak :Specifications> 250 MHz PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)> Linux Operating System> 1 x Smartcard-Reader> MPEG2 Hardware decoding> Common available NIMs (DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-T)> V.24/RS232 Interface> 10/100Mbit compatible Ethernet Interface> 2 LED status> 32 MByte Flash, 96 MByte Ram total> Integrated IDE UDMA66 Interface> Support for internal HDD 2.5" in any capacity> Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio> Channel-change time < 1 second> Full automatic service scan> Supports directly bouquet-lists> Supports EPG (electronic program guide)> Supports own videotext> Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (DiSEqC)> Fully adaptable OSD in many languages and skin-support> S/PDIF Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3)> 1 x Scart-interfaces> S-Video connector> Analogue modemDreambox DM600 technical dataDBS-Tuner:Frequency Range 950 …. 2150 MHzSignal Level - 65 dBm …. - 25 dBmSignal-to-Noise Level 12 dB max.DBS-Tuner Input Connector F-Type femaleInput Impedance 75 OhmAFC +/- 3 MHzDemodulation Shaped QPSKFEC Viterbi and Reed-SolomonViterbirate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, automatic assimilationRoll-off Factor 35 %Demultiplexing according ISO 13818-1Video decoder:Video Compression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatibleVideo Standard PAL G/ 25 HzVideo Formats 4:3 / 16:9Footage 16:9, automatic assimilation for 16:9 TV-Device (over Scart)Letterbox precolating for 4:3 TV-DeviceAudio decoder:Audio compression MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I and IIAudio Mode Dual (main/sub), StereoFrequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHzOutput analogue:Output Level L/R 0,5 Vss on 600 OhmTHD > 60 dB (1 kHz)Crosstalk < -65 dBOutput digital:Output Level 0,5 Vss on 75 OhmSampled Data Filtering 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHzS/PDIF-Output optical (AC3)Video parameter:Input Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB on 75 OhmTeletext filter in conformity with ETS 300 472 StandardTV-Scart:Output: FBAS,RGB,S-VideoSerial Interface RS 232:Type RS232 bidirectionalBitrate 115,2 kBit/s max.Plug Connector SUB-D-9Function: Update of FirmwareEthernet:10/100 MBit compatible interfaceFunction: Update of Firmware, Connect to PCUDMA66 IDE Interface:Internal - for connection of 2.5" HDDLNB Power and polarisation:LNB Current 500mA max.; short-circuit-proofLNB Voltage vertical < 14V without load, > 11,5V at 400mALNB Voltage horizontal < 20V without load, > 17,3V at 400mALNB shut-off at Standby-ModeCount of active satellite positions:DiSEqC 1.0/1.2 SAT POSITION / SAT OPTIONDiSEqC - Rotor ControlPower consumption:< 15W / 12VInput voltage:DC12V,alternating acurrent +/- 15%External power supply:Input: 110-240V AC / 50-60Hz / 0,6AOutput: 12V = / 2,5APhysical specification:Ambient Temperature +15°C...+35°CHumidity < 80%Size (W x D x H): 195 mm x 130 mm x 40 mmWeight: 0.6 kg
Kodak collaborates on cell phone pictures
by Janet Harris
Eastman Kodak Co is collaborating with US software company Exclaim, to make it easier to upload, print and share camera phone pictures.
While millions of pictures are taken with camera phones, only a very small percentage are ever printed.
Kodak and Exclaim have introduced Kodak Mobile Link - a cellular program ...IPTV Service Being Expanded by AT&T
by Kathryn LangAT&T’s next target for its IPTV expansion is the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas. The company has recently put together a tentative agreement with the city officials there to offer video services. The San Antonia- based AT&T has agreed to pay 4 percent of gross revenues to the city of Fort Smith for the privilege of offering ...
The Ultimate Mobile Device
by Brian Turner
The Age of Information is bringing about the convergence of a range of technologies.
The internet, digital media, home entertainment - and mobile devices - are all moving slowly but surely towards a single goal.
The result? The Ultimate Mobile Device.
At present we have separate devices for different functions: the computer for the internet, the ...
February 19, 2007
The IPTV services that are provided to Salaten Bredband AS by Northport AB is set to be upgraded and expanded. The existing IPTV will be replaced with a platform that will allow for future interactive services. The new platform will also enhance the existing services that are being provided to subscribers. Salaten Bredband AS has IPTV service with TV Channels from ...
IPTV and its Nordic Expansion
by Kathryn LangThe IPTV services that are provided to Salaten Bredband AS by Northport AB is set to be upgraded and expanded. The existing IPTV will be replaced with a platform that will allow for future interactive services. The new platform will also enhance the existing services that are being provided to subscribers. Salaten Bredband AS has IPTV service with TV Channels from ...
HDTV Completes the Pub Experience
by Kathryn LangHDTV is not just important to the private consumer when it comes to home viewing – it is striking a nerve in pub users as well. In the past, pubs were able to draw patrons with good food and good beer. Now it is just as important that the establishments have good HDTV’s for the consumer to enjoy. ...
Fujitsu promotes sublimage technology
by Janet Harris
Fujitsu is promoting a technology which can encode data into a picture which is invisible to the human eye but can be decoded by a mobile phone with a camera.
The technology takes advantage of fact that the human eye does not easily see the colour yellow. The yellow hue in a ...
February 17, 2007
IPTV is television over the internet. Many telcos are looking at the new service as a way to combat satellite services that are providing a 3 tier bundling of all data communications – telephone, internet, and television. It’s no wonder that many of the traditional phone companies are looking at the IPTV technology. The competition for subscribers grows almost ...
IPTV Just Got Easier
by Kathryn LangIPTV is television over the internet. Many telcos are looking at the new service as a way to combat satellite services that are providing a 3 tier bundling of all data communications – telephone, internet, and television. It’s no wonder that many of the traditional phone companies are looking at the IPTV technology. The competition for subscribers grows almost ...
Get HDTV for Free
by Kathryn LangWant to get HDTV programming for free? In many countries, like the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Australia, and Japan, it is possible to use an antenna to receive HD programs. Unless the current plan is revised, viewers in the UK will not benefit from this form of HDTV broadcasting. The only way to receive HDTV is to subscribe to ...
February 16, 2007
For a mid-range camera phone the Samsung SGH E590 has a surprising number of features.
The phone boasts a fast GPRS/EGDE internet connection, a 3 megapixel digital camera with auto focus and large 1.79 inch colour screen. The handset fully supports multimedia files and includes an FM radio, MP3 and video player. ...
Samsung SGH E590 Feature-packed Phone
by Janet Harris
For a mid-range camera phone the Samsung SGH E590 has a surprising number of features.
The phone boasts a fast GPRS/EGDE internet connection, a 3 megapixel digital camera with auto focus and large 1.79 inch colour screen. The handset fully supports multimedia files and includes an FM radio, MP3 and video player. ...
February 15, 2007
The K800 Cyber-shot camera phone from Sony Ericsson, has won the GSM Association’s Best 3GSM Mobile Handset 2007 award.
The K800, which was launched in 2006, is the first Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot camera phone, which combines a performance 3.2 Megapixel camera and a 3G mobile handset, enabling images to be ...
Sony Ericsson Awarded For Best 3GSM Handset
by Janet Harris
The K800 Cyber-shot camera phone from Sony Ericsson, has won the GSM Association’s Best 3GSM Mobile Handset 2007 award.
The K800, which was launched in 2006, is the first Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot camera phone, which combines a performance 3.2 Megapixel camera and a 3G mobile handset, enabling images to be ...IPTV Making a Move on Medicine
by Kathryn LangChina is an IPTV market that is ripe for the picking. IBA Health is ready to partake of the harvest. The software developer has recently arranged to invest up to seven million dollars in a joint venture in the region. The Shanghai People’s Health Information Technology Co. Ltd, will pump out medical television shows across an internet based ...
HDTV Set to Expand in 2009
by Kathryn LangThe fascination with HDTV continues to grow through out the world. With the United States set to switch to mandated digital broadcasting from the current analog in 2009, the numbers will continue to grow. One of the main reasons for the current rise in HDTV interest is the prices. Consumers are eagerly grabbing up the HDTV sets that ...
February 14, 2007
FotoNation, which specialises in digital imaging connectivity software, has launched 'Face Tracker', the world's first face detection and tracking technology for Camera Phones.
FotoNation FaceTracker was made possible through advances in digital image capture technology. The system detects the presence of a person's face, and its position at up to ...
Face Tracking Technology For Camera Phones
by Janet Harris
FotoNation, which specialises in digital imaging connectivity software, has launched 'Face Tracker', the world's first face detection and tracking technology for Camera Phones.
FotoNation FaceTracker was made possible through advances in digital image capture technology. The system detects the presence of a person's face, and its position at up to ...
February 13, 2007
Micron Technology Inc, a leading provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced its new range of image sensors at the 2007 3GSM World Congress.
The sensors, which provide a powerful imaging platform for next-generation camera phones, were developed using a tiny 1.75-micron pixel design. They come in 5, 3 and 1.3-megapixel resolution.
Advancements ...
Image Sensor Innovations For Camera Phones
by Janet Harris
Micron Technology Inc, a leading provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced its new range of image sensors at the 2007 3GSM World Congress.
The sensors, which provide a powerful imaging platform for next-generation camera phones, were developed using a tiny 1.75-micron pixel design. They come in 5, 3 and 1.3-megapixel resolution.
Advancements ...
February 12, 2007
At the 3GSM conference in Barcelona, OmniVision, the semiconductor imaging company, launched a 3 mega pixel camera phone lens which doesn't need focusing before a picture is taken.
The TrueFocus camera, which uses Wavefront Coding technology, allows the user to snap a photo instantly without having to wait for the lens ...
Omnivision Launches TrueFocus Camera At 3GSM
by Janet Harris
At the 3GSM conference in Barcelona, OmniVision, the semiconductor imaging company, launched a 3 mega pixel camera phone lens which doesn't need focusing before a picture is taken.
The TrueFocus camera, which uses Wavefront Coding technology, allows the user to snap a photo instantly without having to wait for the lens ...
February 9, 2007
Scalado AB, an imaging software development company, is demonstrating its new CAPS imaging technology at the 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona from 12-18 February.
CAPS, a patented imaging software engine for camera phones, will be integrated into a number of next-generation camera phone platforms in 2007.
Together with multi mega-pixel cameraphones, CAPS ...
Scalado Demonstrates CAPS Imaging Technology
by Janet Harris
Scalado AB, an imaging software development company, is demonstrating its new CAPS imaging technology at the 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona from 12-18 February.
CAPS, a patented imaging software engine for camera phones, will be integrated into a number of next-generation camera phone platforms in 2007.
Together with multi mega-pixel cameraphones, CAPS ...HDTV Lamp Needs Protection
by Kathryn LangHDTV is not just another piece of entertainment equipment. HDTV is a commitment – a commitment of time that is needed to investigate the multitude of sets, set ups, and other features and the commitment of finances since this technology does not come cheap. With all of this commitment, it is important to protect the HDTV investment. The ...
IPTV Uses Target Ads
by Kathryn LangIPTV offers advertisers an opportunity to target more specific audiences than traditional cable broadcasts. Many companies and industry experts through the world are closely watching the advertising that is going out over IPTV and getting set to gauge its success. France leads most of the world in IPTV subscribers. This high subscription base is due mainly to the ...
February 8, 2007
Sky to launch pay tv service on DTT
by AnaloguesatBritish Sky Broadcasting today announced that it is developing plans for the launch of a subscription television service on digital terrestrial television (DTT) this summer. The new service will allow DTT viewers to receive some of Sky’s most popular programmes - including sport and movies - for a monthly subscription.
Sky says this represents an attractive commercial opportunity, benefiting from existing ...
UK Launch of LG Shine Announced
by Janet Harris
LG Electronics has announced the UK launch of LG Shine KE970, the latest handset in its Black Label series of mobile phones.
The device is a full-metal bodied slider phone with a polished chrome effect finish. A perfectly reflective 2.2" screen disappears when the phone is activated.
When the slider is opened ...
February 7, 2007
According to a study carried out by optical component specialists Schneider Kreuznach, there is a growing trend to replace digital cameras with camera phones. The company interviewed around 1,000 people in Germany, China, India, and the U.S.A. about their usage of digital cameras and cell phones to take photographs. Around 25% of respondents said that in future they would exclusively use ...
Cell Phones Could Replace Digital Cameras
by Janet HarrisAccording to a study carried out by optical component specialists Schneider Kreuznach, there is a growing trend to replace digital cameras with camera phones. The company interviewed around 1,000 people in Germany, China, India, and the U.S.A. about their usage of digital cameras and cell phones to take photographs. Around 25% of respondents said that in future they would exclusively use ...
February 6, 2007
Sony Ericsson has released the W610 Walkman phone, which combines a 2 megapixel high-quality camera phone with a music player. The W610 can store up to 500 tracks on the 512MB Memory Stick Micro included in the package. Using the TrackID feature, a user can record a sound clip and an integral music recognition service will identify the clip and display ...
Sony Ericsson Releases W610 Walkman Phone
by Janet HarrisSony Ericsson has released the W610 Walkman phone, which combines a 2 megapixel high-quality camera phone with a music player. The W610 can store up to 500 tracks on the 512MB Memory Stick Micro included in the package. Using the TrackID feature, a user can record a sound clip and an integral music recognition service will identify the clip and display ...
IPTV Making Its Way West
by Kathryn LangIPTV is making its way into the India-West Indies market. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), the state owned telecom provider, is set to launch the service soon. The new IPTV service in the region will give customers several benefits over the traditional cable or satellite services. Customers will be able to store programs and broadcasts for viewing at ...
February 5, 2007
Sony Ericsson is launching the W51S mobile phone in Japan. The flip-out, clamshell design has a matt front in either black, silver or pink, with three Organic Light Emitting Device (OLED) icons to indicate an incoming call, email or alarm. The phone features a 2.7-inch display with a 16:9 widescreen which uses RealityMAX technology to enhance picture quality. The phone ...
Sony Ericsson Launches W51S Clamshell Phone
by Janet HarrisSony Ericsson is launching the W51S mobile phone in Japan. The flip-out, clamshell design has a matt front in either black, silver or pink, with three Organic Light Emitting Device (OLED) icons to indicate an incoming call, email or alarm. The phone features a 2.7-inch display with a 16:9 widescreen which uses RealityMAX technology to enhance picture quality. The phone ...
February 3, 2007
IPTV is taking over the air waves and pushing traditional cable television near retirement – at least that is the plan for the Brown University’s system. Computing and Information Services is the one helping it right along. In the fall of 2005, Brown introduced its pilot IPTV program through Video Furnace. The success has led the University to ...
IPTV Pushing Out Traditional Cable
by Kathryn LangIPTV is taking over the air waves and pushing traditional cable television near retirement – at least that is the plan for the Brown University’s system. Computing and Information Services is the one helping it right along. In the fall of 2005, Brown introduced its pilot IPTV program through Video Furnace. The success has led the University to ...
Which HDTV Set To Choose
by Kathryn LangIs an HDTV set right for everyone? The cost of the highly touted technology is steadily going down, but it is probably nearing its bottom line. Cost aside, can the technology really stand up to the hype? One look at the crisp quality of an HDTV picture and anyone can see that it does. There is a large array ...
February 2, 2007
Fujitsu has released the F703i waterproof mobile phone in Japan. The device measures a mere 17.9mm thick and can be submerged for half an hour at a depth of up to 1 metre without letting in any water. Apparently the phone can be washed in sink without coming to any harm - although putting it through the washing machine is ...
World’s Thinnest Waterproof Mobile Phone Launched by Fujitsu
by Janet HarrisFujitsu has released the F703i waterproof mobile phone in Japan. The device measures a mere 17.9mm thick and can be submerged for half an hour at a depth of up to 1 metre without letting in any water. Apparently the phone can be washed in sink without coming to any harm - although putting it through the washing machine is ...
February 1, 2007
Varioptic has launched the first liquid lens auto focus camera module – AFCM MI285. The module was developed using Varioptic’s latest auto focus 7.75mm liquid lens – Arctic 416. This allows one of the smallest footprints (8.5 mm) for a 2MP camera module and is ideal for current camera phone designs. The liquid lens does not include any moving parts ...
First Liquid Lens Camera Module Launched By Varioptic
by Janet HarrisVarioptic has launched the first liquid lens auto focus camera module – AFCM MI285. The module was developed using Varioptic’s latest auto focus 7.75mm liquid lens – Arctic 416. This allows one of the smallest footprints (8.5 mm) for a 2MP camera module and is ideal for current camera phone designs. The liquid lens does not include any moving parts ...
