May
23

MobileLite USB Card Reader announced by Kingston

Kingston Technology has launched ‘MobileLite‘, a 9-in-1 USB card reader. The reader is designed to help mobile consumers navigate multiple expansion memory card formats more easily, while moving between mobile devices.. more
May
23

GfK sees consumers moving from PDAs to Smartphones

New research from market research organisation GfK identifies a growing trend for consumers to switch to Smartphones as an alternative to PDAs. GfK found that the volume of PDA sales in.. more
May
22

LG’s Shine features Skyworks’ power amplifier module

Semiconductor manufacturer Skyworks Solutions has partnered with LG Electronics to provide mobile connectivity to LG’s record-selling Shine handset. The Shine is LG’s second model from the premium Black Label Series. The.. more
May
22

Belkin details F5L009 Network USB Hub

Belkin has released details of its F5L009 Network USB Hub. The device is a five-port USB hub that will work with an existing W-Fi router, and allows five devices to be shared on a network. It provides wireless access to devices such as multifunction printers,.. more
May
21

In-stat predicts double-digit growth for WUSB

According to a report by In-Stat, “USB 2007: Wireless Finally Arrives“, wired and wireless USB-enabled device shipments will grow at double-digit rates through 2011. The report suggests that standards-based wireless USB (WUSB) hubs and dongles will be available by mid-2007 and WUSB-enabled PCs, printers, cameras,.. more
May
21

Kodak CMOS camera announced

Eastman Kodak is planning to release a camera and several Motorola cell phones incorporating its own CMOS sensor by the end of 2007. Kodak, which has been developing a CMOS sensor with IBM technology, will release a 5-megapixel camera with the Kodak-developed CMOS chip by.. more
May
21

US approves Apple iPhone

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Apple’s iPhone and the device is now set for an expected launch in June. The exact launch date has not yet been disclosed. The FCC carries out a range of tests on new devices to the market,.. more
May
18

Intersil introduces USB 2.0 multiplexer

Intersil has introduced the ISL54200 USB 2.0 high/full-speed multiplexer suitable for use with MP3s, personal media players, cellphones, PDAs and other digital devices. The ISL54200 has a wider supply voltage range, higher bandwidth and better insertion loss characteristics than alternative products on the market and.. more
May
18

Motorola introduces Moto Q9 smartphone

Motorola has introduced the high-speed Moto Q9, which features Windows Mobile 6 OS, quad-band 3G and HSDPA to allow tunes and documents to be downloaded at broadband speeds while on the move. With a specially crafted, QWERTY board, users can communicate via emails, texts and.. more
May
18

VOIP Helps to Develop the World

VOIP is aiding the growth of developing countries by providing an inexpensive communications line between companies in that country and consultants around the globe. Government run and regulated phone companies have hinder the expansion of development because of the cost they have placed on communications.. more