TechTree| January 5, 2010 | Samir Makwana Censorware to protect minors from accessing objectionable content The relationship between Apple and the Japanese government hasn’t been great last year. After cases of exploding Apple iPod batteries were reported, Japan is once …
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Piper Alderman, an Australian law firm, is asking customers of giant telco Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Ltd. to register their interest in a lawsuit against the company based on Vodafone’s silence after reports its network was crumbling under the weight …
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The wireless industry has turned its hype amplifier to 11 for the Consumer Electronics Show with carriers announcing a bevy of new tablet devices they expect will change the world and, at least in the case of Verizon Wireless (VZ), …
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Recognizing the pervasiveness of Wi-Fi technology, Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) said it plans to buy Wi-Fi chip maker Atheros Communications Inc. (ATHR) for $3.1 billion. Qualcomm said the acquisition will help it expand to new businesses beyond cellular. Both stocks were …
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DigiTimes | January 4, 2011 | Chloe Yu and Adam Hwang Global Mobile has obtained 100,000 WiMAX phone numbers from the National Communications Commission (NCC), the first among the six WiMAX operators in Taiwan, and will launch such numbers for …
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At CES 2011 Toshiba gave PCMag.com a preview of its upcomign Android Tablet. This one is running Android 2.2, but the final model will feature Android 3.0 (or Honeycomb). More CES 2011 coverage at http://ces.pcmag,com Video via PCMag
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As expected, tablets are already making news at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show with Lenovo showing off its LePad Tuesday night. Video via Network World
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Reuters | January 3, 2011 | Baker Li (Reuters) – U.S.-based Qualcomm Inc will invest nearly $1 billion in Taiwan this year to build a display plant to tap growing demand for new portable devices including electronics reading devices. Taiwan’s …
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LAS VEGAS — To hear Omar Khan say it, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is going to take mobile to the “next level in 2011.”The de facto head of mobile, which carries the title of chief strategy officer and SVP of …
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LAS VEGAS – You can’t accuse companies of not taking innovative leaps at tghe Consumer Electroncis Show and Peep Wireless wins our award for sheer originality, with its claims it can create ad hoc P2P (peer to peer) networks between …
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LAS VEGAS – “CES Unveiled” was a bit of a dismal affair Tuesday evening in the Las Vegas Venetian hotel, but RCR Wireless News was impressed by Lenovo Group Ltd.’s innovative take on tablet/netbook hybrids.Showing off both the LePad slate …
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LAS VEGAS – Kicking off the International Consumer Electronics Show in style on Tuesday, Asian tiger AsusTek Computer Inc. unveiled a host of tablets and slates under its now famous Eee brand.Asus Chairman Jonney Shih showed his firm’s tablet offerings, …
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Taiwan Economic Times | January 3, 2011 | Ken Liu Taipei, Jan. 3, 2011 (CENS)–Compal Electronics Inc. will debut its first tablet PC in February 2011, marking the firm`s another impressive effort in tapping the tablet PC market after a …
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Taipei Times | January 4, 2010 | Jason Tan EVER EVOLVING:An analyst said that Taiwanese firms have carved out a firm niche in the sector, but they must continually offer new innovations to keep customers The Ministry of Economic Affairs …
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With Verizon Wireless (VZ) on deck to unveil a handful of LTE-equipped mobile devices at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show, Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) attempted to redirect some of that acclaim by announcing a third smart phone compatible with the …
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Motorola Inc. has officially split into two separate companies, Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (MOT) and Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI). The two-year long plan has also stripped the co-CEO title from the company’s two top executives, leaving each to run a …
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Reuters | January 1, 2010 | James Topham Jan 1 (Reuters) – Japan‘s top mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo, is looking to launch a tablet computer that will be produced by LG Electronics and run on software developed by Google, the …
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Reuters |January 3, 2010 | Kelvin Soh and Tarmo Virki HONG KONG/HELSINKI (Reuters) – Some iPhone users in Asia and Europe complained of malfunctioning alarms on the first working day of 2011, even after Apple reassured users that its phones’ …
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Rexchip Suspends Shipments to Powerchip Semiconductor on Overdue Accounts
by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra CuyaBloomberg | December 21, 2010 | Tim Culpan Rexchip Electronics Corp. suspended shipments to Powerchip Semiconductor Corp., a key customer and major shareholder, because of overdue accounts, the memory-chip maker said in an exchange filing today. Some bills weren’t paid …
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Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. has released the E398 modem, which claims to be the first tri-mode LTE modem. The E398 modem supports LTE, 3G and 2G network technologies. The Chinese vendor says it has already shipped the new equipment to …
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StockBriefings | Sammy Daniels | January 3, 2011 Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK) Siemens has revealed delays in Motorola network assets acquisition. Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK) stocks are currently standing at 10.32. Nokia Corp. (NYSE:NOK) Siemens Networks, a joint venture between Nokia Corp. …
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RCR CES Special Edition "Unwrapping the Opportunities" explores next-gen of smart devices
by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford“Unwrapping The Opportunities, The Next-Generation of Smart Devices,” is RCR Wireless News’ Special Edition for the International Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas. The 52-page special edition is available for download here. This special edition explores the impact …
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If Wirefly.com is any indication, Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) could be in for some surprising fourth quarter results. The online wireless retailer, which is owned by Simplexity, reported that the HTC Corp. Evo 4G was its best selling device during …
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Lanka Business Online | Jayantha Kovilagodage | December 29, 2010 Dec 29, 2010 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is to delay a move to restrict the number of mobile phone SIM cards individuals can own after requests for more time from …
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The Himalayan Times | December 29, 2010 KATHMANDU: Teletalk Pvt Ltd has launched two new Spice mobile phones: M-5262 and M-5170. M5262 is a multi-SIM phone.”Its wide screen gives a fabulous experience and its upgraded fun spice makes it a …