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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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Jupiter Research Exclusive Research:
Keeping Bluetooth Simple
With technical discussions intensifying around propagating Bluetooth
to 100 meters and increasing speed from 1 to 2 megabytes and beyond,
one must ask, why bother? The allure of true, seamless ad hoc networking
inflated the hype surrounding Bluetooth and pushed it too far toward
becoming a wireless local area network. While some ventures, such
as Intel-backed Red-M and Classwave, are experimenting with Bluetooth-based
LANs, the more common use for Bluetooth will remain simple device-to-device
communication.
-- January 21, 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
Location services begin move toward center stage
Good news for developers interested in location-based services.
-- November/December 2001
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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
Stirring Up Developer Opportunities
If you ask the average software developer what the most challenging
part of his or her job is, the answer you'll probably hear – aside
from the usual gripes about the Dilbertian "Pointy Haired Bosses"
of the world – will center around the ever-changing landscape of
tools, architectures and development paradigms.
-- January 21, 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
Airborne: The TV Network Of Wireless?
Privately held Airborne Entertainment Inc. holds the philosophy
that third-generation technology is important and one must be prepared
for what's to come, but if the applications and content aren't there
today, it's going to be harder to get there tomorrow. The two founders
of the company, Airborne CEO Garner Bornstein and President Andy
Nulman, recently talked with Wireless Internet Magazine about their
business model.
-- January 7, 2002
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BIG IDEAS - a hard look at applications, solutions and hype |
Serving up M-commerce
The scenarios painted by various visionaries portray mobile commerce
as an application that is all about convenience. By using a handheld
wireless device, consumers can purchase everything from movie tickets
to pizza.
-- February 4, 2002
Slow but sure on Micropayments
Starting small and building slowly isn't a strategy often used in
the fast-paced wireless industry where fleet-footed players are
rewarded for their ability to expand at lightning speed. But when
it comes to mobile commerce, a slow, steady approach just may be
the winning proposal.
-- January 7, 2002
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OPINIONS - bold assertions, spirited responses |
Smell The Coffee:
Got your wireless blog yet?
Brad Smith: After e-mail, the best thing about the Internet
is the massive amount of information that’s available on just about
any subject. If you’re an information junkie, the Net is heaven
on earth, making available in minutes what might otherwise have
taken days or even months to find.
-- February 4, 2002
Your Turn:
3G rolling, but pricey
Andrew Seybold: Verizon Wireless, Sprint PCS, U.S. Cellular
and Leap Wireless International Inc. are upgrading their CDMA wireless
networks to enable packet-data services with speeds of up to 153
kilobits per second. These carriers will roll out their system upgrades
in different ways. Sprint PCS, for example, has stated that it will
turn on its entire system mid-year, while Verizon Wireless already
is turning on its system, but only in selected areas.
-- February 4, 2002
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