Archive for January, 2008

Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine Collects Over 1 Million Cell Phones

Monday, January 14th, 2008

Verizon Wireless recently announced that their HopeLine program collected over 1 million used cell phones. The record collection enabled the HopeLine program, which benefits domestic violence prevention and awareness programs, to award more than $1.7 million in cash grants, generated by the sale of refurbished phones, to more than 330 ...

Cell Phone Reception Bars Are Meaningless

Monday, January 14th, 2008

If you've ever had a "full strength" signal but couldn't complete a call, you may have wondered just how great the cell phone reception bars really were. You are not alone. What do the bars mean after all? The biggest reason why the signal strength isn't very helpful for ...

W380a Clamshell Walkman Phone

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Are you looking for a cool clamshell phone that can double as a Walkman? Then be sure to check out the W380a Clamshell Walkman phone by Sony Ericsson. It features an integrated camera, supports MMS messaging, a multimedia manager, and can even be used to download and read news from ...

Porn Industry Gives iPhone A “Thumbs Up”

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

There's a lot you can do with an iPhone and now there is even more. Adult content producers at the AVN show in Las Vegas. "The phones are changing," with real Web browsers, streaming video and high-quality graphics, said Kate Sylvan, marketing and PR coordinator for porn firm Pink Visual. ...

Omni Hotels Launches Mobile Website

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

Omni Hotels recently announced that they've launched a mobile website that allows visitors to book a hotel room, get hotel information or find special offers. Omni is the first hotel chain to offer check-in via a cell phone - allowing guests to check in prior to their arrival and assuring ...

Cell Phones Slow Traffic

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

A recent study found that motorists on cell phones have a tendency to slow down traffic. Motorists yakking away, even with handsfree devices, crawl about 2 mph slower on commuter-clogged roads than people not on the phone, and they just don't keep up with the flow of traffic, said study ...

Ford Models Debut Beauty Secrets On V-Cast

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Ford Models and Verizon Wireless announced the launch of Beauty Secrets, a dedicated channel on Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Video service where customers can access expert advice, commentary, tips, instruction and insight spanning many aspects of beauty, skincare, health, and wellness. Jennifer Byrne, director of V CAST programming for Verizon Wireless, ...

Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music Releases Exclusive: Eddie Vedder’s ‘Guaranteed’

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Verizon Wireless has announced exclusive content for their V Cast channel. Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music service is delivering a new custom music video created exclusively for Verizon Wireless. Starting today, fans can enjoy the exclusive mobile version video of Eddie Vedder's "Guaranteed," as he appears for the first ...

Kajeet Secures Debt Financing

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Kajeet, a pay as you go wireless services which caters to children recently announced that they've secured $10 million dollars for debt financing. The company based in Maryland had previously risen $64 million from venture capitalists. “Since securing our Series B round of funding within six months of our national ...

Wimax Technology Growing Fast

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

WiMax just might be ready for primetime. A key backer of the technology says you can expect an onslaught of new WiMax products and availability in the next few years. "In a year or two, we will see it in many metro zones and areas of heavy demand," ...