June 2008 Archives
Hands-Free Law Reminder for CA
Remember what happens on July 1 in California.Drivers under the age of 18 may not use a wireless telephone, pager, laptop or any other electronic communication or mobile services device to speak or text while driving in any manner, even "hands-free." EXCEPTION: Permitted in emergency situations to c…
Location Based Tech Advances with Additon of Wi-Fi from CSR & Skyhook
CSR, and Skyhook Wireless maker of the Wi-Fi Positioning System and XPS 2.0, the hybrid positioning system, announced a partnership that will bring advanced location capabilities to CSR’s Wi-Fi silicon. Skyhook Wireless’ core technology, the Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS), is software …
Kiwibox, Goes WAP
Kiwibox, teen social networking destination, announced the launch of a new WAP service designed to expand their online community to mobile users. WAP, or wireless application protocol, is an open international standard for applications that use wireless communication to enable access to the Interne…
Tele Atlas Suplies Data for Google Map Apps, Gets Input from Google Users
Tele Atlas, announced that Google has signed a long term license agreement with the company that gives Google access to Tele Atlas maps and dynamic content in more than 200 countries around the world. The agreement spans Google's current and future map-based services and navigation offerings across …
DRM Free Monthly Music from Verizon & Rhapsody for $14.99 mo.
Verizon Wireless and Rhapsody, the digital music service from RealNetworks and MTV Networks, launch V CAST Music with Rhapsody. Combining Verizon Wireless' over-the-air mobile music service with Rhapsody's desktop solution, V CAST Music with Rhapsody delivers unlimited monthly access to …
Alltel Unlimted Text/Video/Pics to “My Circle” Plans from Alltel
Alltel Wireless, announced the addition of “texting” to its exclusive “My Circle” offer. “My Circle” customers with a “My Circle” message pack starting at $7.99 can send and receive unlimited text/video/picture messages to anyone in their “Circl…
DigitalBridge Launches Mobile WiMAX in Jackson WY Using Alvarion Tech
Today marks the first commercially available rollout of Mobile WiMAX Internet service by DBC (DigitalBridge Communications) offered over Alvarion's BreezeMAX 2.5 GHz solution. The network is already up and running with broadband Internet to businesses and homes across Jackson Hole, Wyoming.&nb…
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