Latest articles by Debra Kaufman
Blaze Software tests Apple iPhone, Google Android for speed
Using the company’s own speed-measurement software, Blaze declared Google the winner.
Mobile augmented reality becomes growing sector
Juniper Research reports that global revenues for the apps and services will reach $1.5 billion by 2015.
Hispanics, Asians mostly likely to own smart phones
A recent Nielsen report describes ethnic skewing among mobile consumers.
Mobile World Congress convenes in Barcelona
Apple’s Macworld Mobile event is a new draw to the conference.
Chinese, Japanese, South Korean mobile operators form partnership
The companies aim to create opportunities for business development.
AT&T steps up 4G LTE plans
The telco has also launched a branded mobile video service to replace FLO TV.
Apple patents glasses-free, multiviewer 3-D
HTC is also planning a 3-D display phone, based on the Android platform.
FCC's Genachowski affirms voluntary spectrum sales
Spectrum is destined to be the FCC’s top issue in 2011.
BBC plans subscription-only U.S. iPlayer on iPad
The global launch of iPlayer will provide BBC TV content on multiple platforms.
Siano SMS1530 mobile TV receiver chip wins CEA award
The chip marks Siano’s entry into the U.S. mobile DTV market.
ViewCast supports WebM
Later this year, ViewCast’s streaming media appliances will come with software to capture and stream video using the VP8 open-source video codec.
SeaChange Intelligent Video Platform supports multiscreen streaming
Multiscreen also means mobile devices, including smart phones and netbooks.
GoTV acquires HOMBRE
This acquisition brings Oprah Winfrey, NASCAR and other “new faces” to GoTV, widening outreach.
Spain ends terrestrial mobile TV service
The end of Spain’s experiment in mobile TV is another blow to the struggling DVB-H format chosen by the European Union.
FTC decision opens door to Google v. Apple competition
Mobile advertising is shaping up to be a multimillion-dollar business as Google and Apple invest and strategize.
Verizon Wireless to open Application Innovation Center
The San Francisco center is scheduled to open in the fall.
Haptify launches touch feedback for mobile apps, games
Enzo's Pinball is the first such game in the Android Marketplace.
Myers Information Systems and Roundbox move WHUT-TV into mobile DTV
Howard University's WHUT-TV was the first PBS mobile test station.
Weather Central and News Over Wireless team up for WeatherNow app
WRAL-TV is the first to make the app available to its viewers.
Envivio and Sezmi demo multiscreen system at NAB 2011
The companies deliver OTT video to televisions and mobile devices.
Facebook releases new version of mobile site
The new release will work across different types of mobile phones.
