Dec 16, 2009
This article highlight the Motorola Droid, a new phone offered exclusively By Verizon wireless. It was designed for people seeking an alternative to the iPhone and shows that while the iPhone has standard it is not immune to threat or rather “not untouchable” as stated by Straton (www.cnn.com). The Droid offers many similar features and [...]
Dec 16, 2009
A new technology that is embarrassing the use of Global Positioning Systems is the GTX Corp who has invented a tracking device used in shoes. This technology is aimed at Alzheimer’s patients, as a way of finding them if they get lost. For a fee of $20 a month a subscriber to the tracking service [...]
Dec 14, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009 Chapter 7: IS in Business An MIT program designated to find inovated ways to capitalize on cell phone abilities has a very interesting vision on maximizing a cell phones capabilities by allowing health workers to take pictures of x-rays and transport the screenshot along with data over seas for a much [...]
Nov 16, 2009
On Tuesday Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced Windows Phone brand are ready to hit the market. AT&T has already announced two Windows Mobile 6.5-based phones — the Pure and the HTC Tilt 2. In all, Microsoft has said to expect more than 30 phones running the OS by year’s end. The operating system provide [...]
Nov 6, 2009
Beginning June 1, 2009,entry to the United States through neighboring borders by land and sea requires a passport, which includes a RFID chip in it. Since January 2007, the law requires that re-entry to the United States through air travel must use a passport. All new passport are chipped with RFID chips. This new law [...]
Nov 5, 2009
In the article, “AT&T approves VoIP for iPhone,” the discussion focuses on the capability of the iPhone to be able to use VoIP applications, most specifically Skype. Voice over Internet Protocol(VoIP) transmits voice calls over long distance phone lines using a data network. AT&T’s previous stand is to not allow VoIP apps over their 3G [...]
Nov 5, 2009
This article’s subject is that AT&T Allows Internet Voice Calls on Apple’s iPhone. According to this article, it expresses that AT&T will open its third-generation wireless network to third-party Internet voice applications on iPhone, clearing the way for services such as Skype. Also, Apple praised AT&T’s action and said it would move rapidly to make [...]
Oct 30, 2009
Chapter 7 introduces us to the concepts of network architecture and mobile technology and how these technologies can help employees better communicate within an organization and allow easier and faster responses to others outside the organization. Businesses must understand the new trends of technology to compete in today’s mobile world. Members in an organization must [...]
Oct 29, 2009
4G Hype: Time for a reality check Stephanie Mehta’s article entitled 4G Hype: Time for a reality check written for CNNMoney.com is about the hype of the new 4G networks being advertised. It starts out by talking about how Verizon Wireless has gotten back data on the development of a 4G network. It is a [...]
Oct 29, 2009
For this week’s chapter reading, I found a very interesting article in the Business Week Magazine regarding Window’s introduction of its newest development or “upgrade”: Windows Mobile 6.5. I must confess that I am very bias when it comes to computer and phone companies. I have been a true Apple fan for the longest time [...]
Oct 29, 2009
In this article, it talks about Microsoft wanting it’s share of competition in the smartphone market. Microsoft is launching its new phones in Europe with new softwares and competiting with the smartphone giants. There are trying to have a presence for the Christmas season. The company expects 30 phones in more than 20 countries to [...]
Oct 29, 2009
I chose an article about the M5 Connect. The M5Connect is an integrated VoIP. M5 has now joined with the JobDiva to come out with “M5Connect for JobDiva”. M5Connect for JobDiva connects the applications from JobDiva with the teleophony of M5Connect. According to the article I found for this its says that the M5 will [...]
Oct 29, 2009
With all the hype and exclusiveness of the iPhone, it was only a matter of time before someone figured out how to utilize the this extraordinary device with a service provider other than ATT. With the new iPod touch having almost all the features of an iPhone 3GS, this made the task of integrating the [...]
Oct 28, 2009
Mobile phones have come a long way. Once upon a time mobile phones were just that, phones that did not need to have a wireless base station plugged into your wall. However as with all things time brought innovations. Now most people have smart phones or phones with many smartphone capabilities. However, with great features [...]
Oct 28, 2009
“Voice Chat Coming to Facebook!” In the next few weeks Facebook users will be able to have high quality voice conversations on line. The new technology is being offered by Vivox not by Facebook; therefore the Facebook app. can be applied to almost any website and have conversations while shopping on line. Vivox voice service [...]
Oct 28, 2009
The article I read was about translating the internet. Both Google and Facebook are developing methods to translate different languages. This would allow someone who speaks only English, read a blog written in Japanese. Facebook is using people to translate the language. They have many volunteers as well as hired professionals to help translate certain [...]
Oct 28, 2009
“Is the iPhone hurting AT&T’s brand?” AT&T has recently come out with the iPhone which has been a huge hit in the cell phone industry. It has completely changed the way cell phones are used. Before the iPhone text messaging was the most advanced thing you could do on the cell phone. Now an entire [...]
Oct 28, 2009
Chapter 7: Networks, Telecommunications, and Mobile Technology “Global positioning system (GPS) is a constellation of 24 well-spaced satellites that orbit the Earth and make it possible for people with ground receivers to pinpoint their geographic location”. (Baltzan & Phillips 2009) GPS services are available on Smartphones, portable devices, and in automobiles. The latest personal navigation [...]
Oct 27, 2009
Garmin came out with a new device that can allow phones like Blackberry, Palm Treo, or any type of window base smart phone to turn into a full featured navigation system for only $200. The size of this device is a small as a MP3 player and weighs only 2 ounces, so it could fit [...]
Oct 27, 2009
Employer Liability in a Wireless World In today’s world, the use of cell phones, palm pilots, and other electronic devices have found a significant role in conducting business. A 1997 study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that drivers who talk on cell phones whether handheld or hands-free are four times more likely [...]
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