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February 4, 2002
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A new bloom for an old technology
Some industry observers say the growth of always-on networks could
breathe new life into WAP—the technology some once thought was dead.
But others remain skeptical.
-- February 4, 2002
Satellite survivors spreading broadband’s benefits
As digital subscriber line, cable modem and fixed wireless face
technological and cost hurdles, lagging satellite broadband services
finally are getting a chance to play catch-up. But analysts expect
the real blastoff to accompany the launch of Ka-Band services.
-- February 4, 2002
short takes
• Game show junkies now can use their Web-enabled wireless phones
to play their favorite games, compete with other users and win prizes–just
like the contestants on television. Seattle-based Mobliss Inc.,
a wireless media company...
-- February 4, 2002
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DEVELOPER INSIGHTS - exploring issues and applications |
Nokia’s top-secret developer mission
In a quiet effort to spur Java applications for its forthcoming
phones, the No. 1 phone manufacturer invited a small group of software
developers to enter its R&D buildings for a confidential workshop.
-- February 4, 2002
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WIRELESS DEVBIZ - for developers |
Laying down the platform gauntlet
I suppose it was inevitable that platform battle lines would be
drawn to decide the future of mobile devices. I just didn’t expect
the battlefield would look quite like this. A couple of years back,
it seemed we were all settling in (and fighting for the good seats)
to watch Palm square off against Microsoft in a battle royale.
-- February 4, 2002
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Q and A - straight talk with industry leaders |
TI heaps on Texas-sized support for 802.11
Texas Instruments Inc. has been deeply involved–both as a company
and as a member of several international standards bodies–in the
development of wireless local area networks using the 802.11 specifications.
TI Chairman Tom Engibous has said WLANs are an important focus for
the company in 2002. Wireless Week Data Editor Brad Smith recently
talked with Joe Crupi, vice president of TI’s broadband communications
group, about all things 802.11.
-- Febrary 4, 2002
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