Mobiles News
April 30, 2008
The Palm Treo 500 smartphone, which was previously only available on the Vodafone network, is now available from O2 UK after Palm's exclusivity deal with Vodafone came to an end.
The Treo 500 resembles the Palm Centro, but the Windows Mobile 6.0 device is targeted at business users, and offers high-speed Internet ...
Palm Treo 500 launches on O2 UK
by Janet Harris
The Palm Treo 500 smartphone, which was previously only available on the Vodafone network, is now available from O2 UK after Palm's exclusivity deal with Vodafone came to an end.
The Treo 500 resembles the Palm Centro, but the Windows Mobile 6.0 device is targeted at business users, and offers high-speed Internet ...WorkLight raises $12 million for expansion
by Janet Harris
Sharp’s new home cinema system
by Grant Draper
VOD on Five re-launched
by David Allen
Mobile broadband fails the speed test
by David Allen
ITV to remake ‘The Prisoner’
by David AllenVirgin customers press red for iPlayer
by David AllenADC, New Broadcast and Entertainment Connectivity Solutions
by Grant Draper
ADC has released four new connectivity solutions for the broadcast and entertainment market which include:
ProAx® Hybrid Fiber (HF) Camera Connector - The industry’s first field-repairable connector which uses ADC’s Avalanche™ Technology, the ProAx Hybrid Fiber (HF) Camera Connector is engineered to withstand a range of environments with generous use ...In-Stat Reports Switched Digital Video Will Give a Big HD Boost
by Grant Draper
SDV, or Switched Digital Video technology, distributes video over cable TV coaxial lines more effectively and, according to In-Stat, it is helping cable operators expand HDTV and high speed data services.
Recent research by In-Stat revealed that large cable TV systems will drive the early market ...TANDBERG launch integrated receiver decoder range
by Grant Draper
TANDBERG Television has launched a professional integrated receiver decoder (IRD) range which has been adapted for high volume video distribution applications and will feature reduced complexity, allowing for an easier content acquisition process for cable, satellite and telco operators.
Both products the RX8310 Distribution Receiver and the RX8320 ATSC include RF demodulator ...Tyntec advocates SMS for enterprise communications
by Jan HarrisMobile messaging service provider, Tyntec, is calling for the mobile industry to provide service level agreements (SLAs) for SMS services, in order to give the enterprise market the confidence that the technology can be used for corporate communications. According to Tyntec, SMS services currently provide varying levels of reliability - a situation which is hampering the growth of the technology in ...
Newport announces call routing technology
by Jan HarrisNewport Networks has announced its new Call Routing Engine (CRE), bringing significant benefits to operators and Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs). The powerful CRE enables operators and ITSPs to peer with other operators for wholesale call termination and origination. It also allows service providers to deliver SIP trunking services to Enterprises. The new solution combines the company's Session Border Controller (SBC) platforms, including ...
Free content delivery network from Volocix
by Lin FreestoneGlobal on-demand video delivery, file download and website acceleration have been made available free of charge as part of the Velocix Accelerator digital delivery service. The new service is aimed at the growing number of entrepreneurs and new start-up ventures, as well as larger organisations wishing to distribute rich media such as video, music, games and software on-line. Ventures such as these ...
Sharp AQUOS LC-52D64U LCD HDTV
by Franz Bicar
When you are talking about televisions, you will never know how big manufacturers are going to make it. A few years before, we thought 23 inches is humongous, now, that size is average. The Sharp AQUOS LC-52D64U LCD TV is enormous. This 52-inch set will give you something ...
April 29, 2008
Chelmsford-based Mobile Solutions Ltd has launched an innovative device which it claims can unlock mobile phones without invalidating the manufacturer's warranty. The new chip, called SIMable, is compatible with most handsets, even 3G ones, and enables the mobile phone to be used on any network. SIMable comes with a customised manufactured cutting press, for fitting the chip into a phone, a process ...
SIMable unlocks mobile phones
by Jan HarrisChelmsford-based Mobile Solutions Ltd has launched an innovative device which it claims can unlock mobile phones without invalidating the manufacturer's warranty. The new chip, called SIMable, is compatible with most handsets, even 3G ones, and enables the mobile phone to be used on any network. SIMable comes with a customised manufactured cutting press, for fitting the chip into a phone, a process ...
Windows XP SP3 delayed
by Janet Harris
HTC predicts 20% revenue growth for Q2
by David AllenTaiwan-based High Tech Computer (HTC), the world's leading smartphone manufacturer, is projecting its revenues for the second quarter to rise 20% on year. The company's first quarter revenues increased 39% on year, with net income for the quarter totalling NT$6.9 billion (US$227 million), an increase of 24% on year. Second quarter revenues are expected to exceed NT$34 million ($1.12 billion), an increase ...
Zattoo to offer users more channels
by David AllenPAYG Mobile Broadband available at Woolworths
by David AllenBBC and ITV in trouble over election broadcasts
by David AllenITV could be hit with a large fine
by David AllenSony Ericsson W810i Walkman
by Franz Bicar
Sony Ericsson has been the leading multimedia phone in the market. They have the Cybershot for pictures and the Walkman phones for music. One of the best phone produced by Sony Ericsson is the Sony Ericsson W810i Walkman phone.
Encased in an eye-catching black, the W810i offers high-end, powerful features, such as a high-resolution camera, Bluetooth, and ...Sharp LC26DV22U LCD TV
by Franz Bicar
Sharp gives you the most in convenience and technology with their LC26DV22U LCD television. The slim-design cabinet comes with a high definition Wide XGA resolution and true widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio TFT LCD panel that requires no special scaling or video processing. Sharp guarantees the real widescreen deal without any processing gimmicks.
In addition, ...
April 28, 2008
Nokia has launched three new phones - the 3600 slide, the 6600 slide and the 6600 fold - all of them with a focus on design.
The Nokia 6600 fold is a dual-band 3G phone with a 16 million-colour 2.13 inch OLED screen, and 2-megapixel camera with autofocus and double LED flash.
It ...
Nokia announces fold and slide phones
by Janet Harris
Nokia has launched three new phones - the 3600 slide, the 6600 slide and the 6600 fold - all of them with a focus on design.
The Nokia 6600 fold is a dual-band 3G phone with a 16 million-colour 2.13 inch OLED screen, and 2-megapixel camera with autofocus and double LED flash.
It ...Skype releases mobile beta
by Jan HarrisSkype has released a beta version of its Skype VoIP service, for Java-enabled mobile phones. The software will be available on around 50 mobile phone models from a number of manufacturers, including Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson. Mobile phone users will be able to receive calls from other Skype users, while customers who buy 'SkypeIn' will be able to receive calls ...
Bull publicizes bootable USB drive
by Dave NixonBull has a gadget for businesses concerned about the security of data stored on laptops, namely a bootable, portable password-protected hard disk drive with an embedded cryptographic processor that shields data if the device is misplaced or stolen. Globull is a bright red item about the size and weight of an iPod Classic. It has a colour display, houses a 60GB ...
Apple improves software download utility for Windows with version 2.1
by Janine de BloisApple has responded to critism of its “Software Update” tool for Windows. In version 2.1 users now see a split window with two separate lists for updates and new software. The complaint from many security (and other) sources had been that users of the old version often ended up with new software they had not intended to install. The ...
Microsoft warns web-hosting providers of zero-day flaw
by Janine de BloisThe vulnerability affects Windows XP Service Pack 2 as well as all supported versions and editions of Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. It allows for elevation of privilege from authenticated user to LocalSystem. An attack is possible through authenticated user provided code. Internet Information Services (IIS) and SQL Server are affected. As yet, no known attacks ...
LaCie releases 500GB rugged drive
by Jan HarrisLaCie has boosted its range of rugged hard disks with a 500GB version. The portable device comprises a 500GB Hitachi Travelstar 2.5-inch drive, packed inside an aluminium and rubber chassis designed by Neil Poulton. The aluminium is scratch-resistant and the rubber bumper is designed to absorb shocks, providing safe data storage in challenging environments. The drive comes as either a USB 2.0 only ...
BT Vision to launch PictureBox movies
by Janet HarrisBT Vision has secured a deal with NBC Universal to offer a choice of movies from Universal Pictures for £5 a month. The PictureBox video on demand service will allow BT Vision customers to watch films not previously shown on free-to-air channels in the UK. The new service will be launched on 5 May and the list of around 28 available titles ...
Sky’s the limit for iPlayer
by David AllenFirst prices of Freesat equipment announced
by David Allen
BBC accused of Lottery fake
by David AllenITV accused of not paying enough for repeats
by David AllenISP availability checkers may be at risk
by Lin FreestoneIt is rumoured that BT may be planning to penalise some ISPs for revealing too much information in their broadband availability checkers. Every provider offering ADSL services will operate a coverage/availability checker, which is able to check the suitability of a building for broadband via input of a phone number or postcode. It is considered that such a move would be likely ...
Asustek to release Qualcomm based handsets
by David AllenAsustek Computer will release its first Qualcomm-based 3G handset by the end of the year having started to work alongside Qualcomm on product development. Qualcomm and Asustek recently signed a licensing agreement that allows Asustek to develop 3G handsets that utilise Qualcomm CDMA technologies. Until now, Asustek has used platforms from Marvell and Ericsson Mobile (EMP). The new agreement with Qualcomm ...
iSkoot extends partnership with 3 Skypephone
by Lin FreestoneiSkoot has announced an extended partnership with Skype. The new agreement follows iSkoot's collaboration with Skype and mobile operator 3 for the global launch of the 3 Skypephone at the end of 2007. iSkoot was initally selected by Skype to help power the 3 Skypephone, the first ever mass-market Skype-enabled mobile handset. The unique device is the first mass-market cellular mobile ...
China's telecoms merger
by David AllenTelecom service providers in China are to undergo a major overhaul in the coming months, involving a consolidation process in which six of the major providers will be merged into three companies. It is expected that China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom will be the three companies that survive the merger. China Telecom will be expanding into the mobile telecoms market ...
Samsung adds 'touch of colour'
by Janet Harris
Samsung's new Series 6 and Series 7 LCD HDTVs provide a 'touch of colour' in their design.
As part of its focus on design innovation, Samsung has blended a little red into the TV's piano black bezels, which it poetically claims will echo the beauty of blown glass and sunsets.
Series 6 ...Panasonic TH42PZ85U Review
by Franz Bicar
With the TH42PZ85U plasma TV, Panasonic has achieved picture quality that's sure to blow you away. The increased native contrast ratio of 30,000:1 ensures exceptionally rich blacks and stunning whites will definitely keep you entertained.
An anti-reflective filter keeps unwanted reflections to a minimum. The result is arguably the most detailed plasma TV in ...Asus P527 Cell Phone
by Franz Bicar
The Asus P527 Smart Phone is probably what you'd call perfect. When shopping for a new phone, you'd probably look at its technical specifications first and more often than not, base your decision on that piece of scouting job. Well, if you did that, it's hard not to choose the Asus P527 phone. On paper, it ...
April 27, 2008
MessageLabs has reported that it has identified at least thirteen different Olympic themed attacks, using email to try and fool users into downloading trojans. With legitimate-sounding email subject titles such as "The Beijing 2008 Torch Relay" and "National Olympic Committee and Ticket Sales Agents", some attacks purport to be from the International Olympic Committee, based in Lausanne Switzerland, however the reality ...
Malware targets Oympic emails
by Brian TurnerMessageLabs has reported that it has identified at least thirteen different Olympic themed attacks, using email to try and fool users into downloading trojans. With legitimate-sounding email subject titles such as "The Beijing 2008 Torch Relay" and "National Olympic Committee and Ticket Sales Agents", some attacks purport to be from the International Olympic Committee, based in Lausanne Switzerland, however the reality ...
April 25, 2008
The largest business network in the UK, the Federation of Small Businesses, has launched a new initiative with internet telephony specialist Coms Plc. All 210,000 members of the federation can be provided with a business class VoIP telephone service free of charge, via the Redstone company, FSB Telecom. Under the terms of the deal, FSB members will receive a VoIP telecoms account ...
Free VoIP for FSB members
by Lin FreestoneThe largest business network in the UK, the Federation of Small Businesses, has launched a new initiative with internet telephony specialist Coms Plc. All 210,000 members of the federation can be provided with a business class VoIP telephone service free of charge, via the Redstone company, FSB Telecom. Under the terms of the deal, FSB members will receive a VoIP telecoms account ...
Orange UK struggle for new sales
by David AllenBlake’s Seven to return to the TV
by David AllenThe Dongle name in question
by David AllenFree Wi-Fi for London
by David AllenTANDBERG Television's New ATSC Broadcast Receiver Wins NAB Award
by Grant DraperTANBERG television has been awarded the STAR award at the NAB show for its innovation, the RX8320 ATSC Broadcast Receiver, which makes the ATSC broadcast transition from the dying analog broadcasts, to prepare for the all-digital takeover, so much easier. Thousands of products are displayed at NAB every year, but only the most creative of technology will be chosen for the ...
Mobrio powers Virgin's Road to V site
by Janet HarrisVirgin Mobile has again appointed London-based Mobrio to power its Road to V with Sony Ericsson site www.roadtov.com. The site allows bands to register for the opportunity to open the V Festival. Aspiring bands can upload track demos, profiles and videos and fans can vote on their favourites and post comments for the judges. Mobrio's ugc.tv user-generated content software platform is powering ...
Yahoo announces Y!Open
by Janet Harris
