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Qualcomm samples EV-DO Rev. A chip
Qualcomm Inc. announced its chipset for CDMA 1x EV-DO Revision A networks is now available for sampling. The news comes shortly after Qualcomm said it will suspend the development of its EV-DV chips due to industry interest in EV-DO Rev. A."Qualcomm is proud to...
Wireless shoots, scores with hoops
DENVER-The National Basketball Association wants to be on the forefront of technology, be it the Internet, High-Definition TV or satellite radio. And to be on the cutting edge, the NBA also recognizes it needs a wireless presence. "It's important ... that the NBA be...
Turning on, tuning in to TV: 4 protocols in hunt to be standard
The world's two most popular consumer electronics devices may soon be combined into one-the mobile TV phone. Behold. Although one is designed for sedentary, passive entertainment and the other for portable, two-way interactions, technology companies the world over are scurrying to build devices that...
Qualcomm plugs into mobile TV
Mobile TV took a big step forward last week as Qualcomm Inc. announced plans to deploy an $800 million nationwide network delivering multimedia messaging service broadcasts to mobile handsets. Use of the network, which is expected to come online in 2006, will be offered...
Sprint, Verizon Wireless eye Qualcomm’s planned TV network
It didn't take long for Qualcomm Inc.'s planned mobile television network to attract attention. Sprint PCS Chief Operating Officer and President Len Lauer said Tuesday his firm is negotiating with the wireless chip and technology vendor to deliver live broadcasts to Sprint users. Verizon...