innovation

HTC Diamond coming May 6th

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:59:55 -0400

So, we can just about confirm that HTC's newest touchscreen phone, the Diamond, is going to be announced on May 6th. The thing is, we have no idea what the Diamond is. HTC has sent out media invites for a press conference to be held in London on the 6th, where press and analysts will "[w]itness the next wave of HTC innovation." According to the Taipei Times, HTC exec Cheng Hui-Ming told analysts that he expects the company's revenues to increase some 20 percent this year, thanks to the Diamond, which he dubs "the most important product for HTC this year," adding that "[w]ith this phone, we're confident of landing orders from most major operators." At the moment, the rumored specs peg the Diamond as a 3G device running Windows Mobile 6.1, with a large touchscreen, though no one is really sure what it looks like. We have, however, been seeing a few mysterious devices showing up in HTC spy shots as of late, so it could turn out to be something that we've previously seen. Might there be a new premiere Windows Mobile device next week?

For more on the Diamond:
- see this Taipei Times report

Dual-mode phones take a step ahead

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:01:37 -0500

The recent Consumer Electronics Show out in Vegas was heaven for any user who loves new mobile wireless toys. And while not every new innovation is built for enterprise users--or would prove invaluable to road warriors--the slew of new devices offers an exciting view into what's coming to market. One innovative device is the dual-mode phone, which allows users to move between cellular service and WiFi networks. The lone caveat is the high price point still in play. Article

QUICKLINKS: The unique approach Boston is taking with muni-WiFi; Intel's CEO: Wireless innovation will foster chip advancement;

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:01:35 -0400

The unique approach Boston is taking with muni-WiFi. Article

Intel's CEO: Wireless innovation will foster chip advancement. Article

Mobile phone sales may hit 1 billion for this year alone. Article

AT&T says market change spurred it into municipal network building. Article

European mobile users get a cartoon service. Article

New VoIP phone aimed at the mobile worker environment. Article

Why it's slow going in pushing applications, services to mobile users. Article

And Finally...Check out Google's new election mashup! Article

QUICKLINKS: T-Mobile's plans for its wireless spectrum stash; The innovation factor in mobile display development; Much more...

Sun, 08 Oct 2006 20:01:35 -0400

> T-Mobile's plans for its wireless spectrum stash. Article

> The innovation factor in mobile display development. Article

> Why, and how, wireless is getting on the train. Article

> Mobile phone use out pacing traditional landlines. Article

> On campus, wireless is the only way to go these days. Article

> Making the big step to using VoIP. Article

Editor's Corner

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 20:01:40 -0400

The best thing about technology, for many, is that it's never stagnant. Personally, I love the fact that technology is ever evolving, and I'm always eager to read about the latest and greatest, the new innovation or the improved service or feature a product is now offering. That's why I kept checking out the gadgets on display at the recent CTIA show, and why one of my favorite articles covering the show is a ComputerWorld piece on the new gadgets hitting the market. Imagine, for example, a cell phone headset that also doubles as a stereo music headset. When a call comes in the phone actually puts the music on hold so you can answer with ease. Then there's the JX10 Bluetooth headset from Jabra, which won the Wireless Emerging Technologies Award at the show. Extremely petite, weighing in at less than an ounce, it automatically adjusts sound volume in noisy situations. Pretty cool stuff.