Jan
16

Mobile ebooks launched on 3

Mobile operator 3 is offering its customers the chance to download over 1,000 ebooks and audio books direct to their mobile phone. The Books on the Go service, already available to.. more
Jan
16

Nokia N79 goes Active and Eco

Nokia has released two new handsets this week: one for fitness freaks, and the other for eco-friendly activists. The Nokia N79 Active is a ‘healthy twist’ on the N79. This ‘perfect.. more
Jan
16

Japanese handset vendors going global

Japan-based handset makers, including Fujitsu, Kyocera, NEC, NTT DoCoMo, and Sharp, are looking to launch their products worldwide. Starting the trend, Fujitsu recently launched its F905i in Taiwan. Kazutomo Chiba, president.. more
Jan
16

Top Technology Firm Throws Support Behind Picocells

One of the top leaders in the cellular-over-IP industry is throwing its support behind picocells, rather than femtocell grids, for propelling next-generation 3G technology. In a just-released white paper, picocell pioneer ip.access told mobile network operators that 3G picocells (also known as “super femtocells”) are.. more
Jan
16

New Cellcrypt CEO To Focus On Voice Encryption

Simon Bransfield-Garth was named new CEO for the start-up voice-security company Cellcrypt on Wednesday, and immediately announced plans to focus much time and energy and developing voice encryption solutions for governments and enterprises. In its short history, Cellcrypt has become a leading supplier in the.. more
Jan
16

IPTV Emerging As Contender In 21st Century Television

IPTV – “Internet Protocol Television” – is the wave of television’s future, according to a new study released by ABI Research. ABI has tracked trends that it says threaten to topple cable and satellite TV as kings of the airwaves. Their study shows that over.. more
Jan
16

T-Mobile MDA Basic

T-Mobile is to release an entry-level Windows smartphone, the MDA Basic. The HTC-made handset is almost identical to the HTC Touch Viva, but with updated software. This compact 2.8-inch touchscreen device features a 2 megapixel camera and microSD expansion slot. Connectivity comes via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,.. more
Jan
16

BT Vision kit causing interference

BT is at the centre of an issue regarding interference to shortwave radio, which comes from the equipment issued to customers in order for them to get the BT Vision service. The issue came to light when shortwave radio users began complaining about interference caused.. more
Jan
16

Sky makes room on HD

The satellite broadcaster, Sky, has been busy sorting out its HD service by producing software to free up more capacity on its network. It was back in October 2007 when Sky said that it would no longer be accepting applications for the EPG launch list.. more
Jan
16

Northern Ireland gets satellite broadband

In order to allow households and businesses in rural areas to be connected to the broadband network, the Northern Ireland Communications Minister, Arlene Foster, has announced a £1.1 million plan that is sure to address this problem. A contract to deliver a broadband for all.. more