July 14, 2003 articles

Banzai uses SMS

Jul 14 2003 - 09:07 PM ET | SMS
The new over-the-top Fox show Banzai allows viewers to vote via SMS. The show which premiered last night didn't put much focus on the SMS voting, but flashed the number several times during the 30 minute program. Check back next...

WiFi more popular than cell phones

Jul 14 2003 - 09:03 PM ET | In The News
According to a recent New York Times article, the adoption of WiFi is out pacing cell phones. This isn't very surprising as it's a much newer technology, but it's still interesting. The bit about cell phones is located on page...

Handspring and partners announce email strategy for Treo 600

Jul 14 2003 - 03:16 PM ET | Handspring
Handspring is partnering with several leading email providers to offer Treo 600 optimized wireless email solutions. Good Technology - promises to bring GoodLink 2.0 to the Treo 600. It brings cradle-free, real-time synchronization for Microsoft Exchange to the device. SEVEN...

e606 gets poor review

Jul 14 2003 - 12:20 PM ET | Review
MobileBurn got the e606 in for review and wasn't too impressed. It's got 3G stuff like video calls, but the simple things like UI just weren't there. bq. "I’m going to be really blunt and just say that the e606...

Phone throwing competition

Jul 14 2003 - 12:14 PM ET | Unique
If you've ever wanted to throw your phone, you'll be happy to know that you aren't alone. Lonely people in Ukraine have made a competition out of it--57 meters is the current record. If you are able to beat 57...

Cell phones on planes (it's coming)

Jul 14 2003 - 11:57 AM ET | In The News
Wired News is running a story about AirCell, a new company that is trying to patent a technology that allows passengers use their own cell phones during flights. If they can get it by the FCC, they will have a...