Bluetooth

Chet Huber is selling safety, security and peace of mind. And, he says, people are buying. Huber, president of General Motors’ telematics company OnStar Corp., offers up plenty of evidence for his claim: a total of 2.5 million paying customers, …

LAS VEGAS-As usual, mobile phones formed a major part of the activity at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Audiovox Communications Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., LG Electronics and others showed off their line-ups of advanced mobile phones, …

Motorola Inc.’s long-awaited V600 camera phone will finally hit store shelves this month through AT&T Wireless Services Inc., the companies announced. The phone suffered from software glitches and had been delayed until after the holiday shopping season. “Just as the …

AUSTIN, Texas-Globile Wireless announced it will distribute a new Bluetooth hands-free car kit and speaker product in North America. The portable solution allows users to use Bluetooth-enabled phones, hands free, while in a vehicle, an office or at home. The …

The popularity of Wi-Fi, decreasing wireless chipset prices and consumer affinity for high-tech gadgets combined with a desire for simplicity all add up to the likelihood that wireless home networks will become more than a luxury in our society. “Home …

It appears Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications L. P. will be able to unload some of its final CDMA phones in North America as Sprint PCS announced it will sell a limited number of Sony Ericsson’s Bluetooth-enabled T608 phones. The move …

It appears Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications L.P. will be able to unload some of its final CDMA phones in North America as Sprint PCS announced it will sell a limited number of Sony Ericsson’s Bluetooth-enabled T608 phones. The move comes …

Even with the promise of a tech recovery and emergence of new applications for wireless gadgets aimed at free-spending teenagers, information-starved road warriors and the rest of us, 2004 is apt to be no more than a sexed-up version of …

Could we, dare we get optimistic? There are signs. The Dow topped 10,000. People are beginning to believe the economy is rebounding. Wireless carriers continue to dodge one bullet after another. While Washington, D.C., is taking up the distracted-driving cause, …

Cambridge Silicon Radio said its BlueCore Bluetooth silicon is being used by Saab to supply Bluetooth wireless technology in the automotive manufacturer’s 9-3 models. CSR noted that the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan with Bluetooth option has been available since early …

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Silicon Wave Inc. reported that its SiW3000 UltimateBlue single-chip and HCI software solutions received certification for the newly released Version 1.2 of the Bluetooth Specification and has been listed on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group official Web site …

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-Although the automotive Bluetooth market has largely stalled due to a lack of Bluetooth-capable handsets, new research shows the market is poised for significant growth. Research firm Allied Business Intelligence predicted that close to one-third of all new …

Eastman Kodak Co. reported agreements with Cingular Wireless L.L.C. and Nokia Corp. to provide mobile imaging services and initiatives designed to help customers get more out of their camera-enabled handsets. The agreements center around Kodak’s Mobile Service that will allow …

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-Eastman Kodak Co. reported agreements with Cingular Wireless L.L.C. and Nokia Corp. to provide mobile imaging services and initiatives designed to help customers get more out of their camera-enabled handsets. The agreements center around Kodak’s Mobile Service that will …

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-The Bluetooth Special Interest Group reported the adoption of Bluetooth Specification Version 1.2, which the organization said includes new features resulting in a more reliable and robust user experience for consumers. Updated features include the use of adaptive …

IRVINE, Calif.-As Bluetooth continues to slowly make its way into the wireless world, Broadcom Corp. announced Motorola Inc. is using its Blutonium single-chip Bluetooth transceiver in a variety of its mobile phones, including the new V500, V600, A760, A830 and …

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Actiontec Electronics unveiled a wireless Bluetooth headset that enables wireless, hands-free conversations over Bluetooth-enabled devices. The headset, which retails for $70, hooks over either ear and operates with two buttons that can be used to answer, redial, hang up …

Countering claims that the technology has yet to gain a foothold, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group reported shipments of the short-range wireless technology exceeded 1 million units per week worldwide during the third quarter, according to Bluetooth semiconductor volume tracking …

NICE, France-Nokia made numerous announcements at its annual customer Mobile Internet Conference in Nice, France, and at its “Destination Nokia 100% Pure Mobility” event in Brisbane, Australia, The company shared its vision of a mobile services mass market to a …

NICE, France-Nokia made numerous announcements today at its annual customer Mobile Internet Conference in Nice, France, and at its “Destination Nokia 100% Pure Mobility” event in Brisbane, Australia. The company shared its vision of a mobile services mass market to …

Countering claims that the technology has yet to gain a foothold, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group reported shipments of the short-range wireless technology exceeded 1 million units per week worldwide during the third quarter, according to Bluetooth semiconductor volume tracking …

FREMONT, Calif.-ArcSoft Inc. announced the availability of ArcSoft PhotoBase Mobile Edition 2 for Symbian 6.0, Symbian 7.0 UIQ and Pocket PC-enabled imaging phones. The software allows for photo management, editing and sharing on a mobile device via multimedia messaging service, …

LONDON-Emerging wireless technologies are threatening to change the economics and competitive dynamics of the wireless data market, according to a new report form Sound Partners and Analysys Research. According to the report, emerging technologies are set to have an even …

The world’s handset makers are ramping up their holiday season devices, with Motorola Inc., Siemens and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. joining the fray. Motorola and Siemens both released new W-CDMA devices for the European market. Motorola will sell its new …

Roy Miniel is a video gamer. He knows his way around a joystick and is on a first-name basis with Lara. Lara Croft, that is, professional tomb raider. Indeed, it’s Miniel’s job to know such things-he runs a Denver-area video …