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Vol: 2 Iss: 5 |
One of the joys of editorial involvement in new technology is keeping up with the new vocabulary that it spawns. Wireless terminology may seem dry at times, but every now and again - amid colorless terms like GSM/GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, WCDMA, 1xMC/EV, or 3xMC - you come across a nice word o... Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 11,070 |
Mobile games are often seen as the killer application for 3G phones, not to mention the driving force behind advances in hardware and device architecture (as games have been on desktop systems for years). But while devices specifically designed for mobile gaming, such as the Nintendo G... Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 9,260 |
Return of the Netheads. It's not the title of a big-budget horror movie. It's a recent VC trend: large investments in wireless startups led by proven winners from the world of IP (Internet Protocol) networking. Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 8,570 |
Connecting to the Internet - from wherever you are - may finally be just around the corner. I want to be up-front about this article on the Wireless Ventures Conference and Boingo Wireless. It is unabashedly positive; a puff piece for wireless networks. Why? 'Cause I can't help myself! Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 7,836 |
Many blame WAP, a lack of 3G bandwidth, or both, for the m-commerce woes we've all experienced or heard about. But what every consumer wants, sooner or later, every consumer gets. In this case, some of us may be getting a truly user-friendly m-commerce solution as soon as this fall. Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 8,282 |
 A new term is creeping into our vocabulary, one that encompasses Americans' love for their vehicles and their desire to take advantage of every idle moment that occurs throughout the day. The term is telematics: the ability to provide wireless, built-in computer functionality inside ve...Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 7,343 |
I have owned a PDA since the Jurassic period. Back then, for all of their initial hype, they really didn't do much. My first PDA was a Palm. When I bought it, I proudly showed if off to all takers. On one occasion, I showed it to my Mom. Not one to be impressed, Mom took an electronic ... Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 7,854 |
Europe is seeing a new order coming to fruition as the Net we know begins to detach itself from the PC and migrate to the mobile world. With this migration, developers are faced with new trials, and marketers, with fresh challenges. What they share is the lack of common standards aroun... Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 8,186 |
After two decades in the vertical market of logistics and manufacturing, WLANs have finally come of age and are beginning to see widespread adoption in the enterprise market. But with so many standards to choose from, how do you decide which best suits your organization's needs? Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 6,235 |
The hallmark of wireless communications to date has been constant technological evolution. First there were analog technologies such as AMPS and NMT, then came the transition to digital with GSM - which in turn is evolving with technologies such as GPRS. Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 7,099 |
Your urgent package is late; one of your trailers is missing; at your planned rendezvous you're all alone; and now you can't find your keys. You take out your cellphone and watch the package move on a map (now just entering the parking lot, now being taken to reception, okay); find the... Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 7,278 |
Applications such as voice-activated dialing, voice portals, handsfree conferencing, and others are not a panacea. They won't fully support a crippled industry. They will, however, help it to regain its feet. Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 7,119 |
Because data cable runs are costly and disruptive in industrial settings, wireless alternatives, especially wireless Ethernet, are rapidly growing in popularity. As is often the case with new technology applications, there is a wide range of wireless Ethernet implementations on the mar... Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 6,859 |
Will 2002 finally be the year when wireless lives up to the hype surrounding it? Many industry insiders think so. Read on for an analysis of the 10 areas that hold the most promise. 3G Data E911 Wi-Fi Machine to Machine Smart Phones ... Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 10,337 |
It was another lively month here in Tokyo. First KDDI, Japan's second largest telecoms group, forecast that group net profits would more than triple to $384 million thanks to restructuring and a boost from its 3G mobile phone service. Jan. 1, 2000 Reads: 7,594 |
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