Device Manufacturer
143 Stories
More energy must go into making devices efficient
Insight perspective Technology exists to make devices far more efficient, but a number of factors are standing in the way, says ARM executive.
Tags: Green IT, Consumer Technology, Electronics, Device, Carbon Footprint, Europe, device manufacturer, Brussels, carbon dioxide, manufacturer
Experts: Bluetooth security dangers ignored
News A former White House cybersecurity adviser and an RFID researcher issue warning that communications protocols are ripe for abuse.
Tags: RFID, Bluetooth, Communications, Security, Protocol, Howard Schmidt, Card, Flaw, device manufacturer, Bluetooth
Emerging markets want phones that do more
News To capture the tech-savvy yet price-sensitive emerging markets, phone manufacturers have to "mix-and-match" components to strike a balance.
Tags: Development/design, Mobile platforms/communications, Mobile, India, Indian Company, device manufacturer, phone, processor, Emerging Market, HSDPA
Palm opens its Virtual Developer Lab
News New plan for engaging developers and getting their programs to market includes renting out hourly remote access to Palm phones to complete tests and make tweaks.
Tags: Development/design, Software engineering/development, Product development and design, Palm Inc., Mobile, Developer, software company, device manufacturer, remote access, phone
Wi-Fi start-up challenges Bluetooth technology
News Ozmo Devices launches software and chips that will let Wi-Fi enabled devices connect to headsets and other peripherals without need for a separate Bluetooth radio.
Tags: 802.11/Wi-Fi, Keyboards and mice, Peripherals, Security, Notebook, venture capital, device manufacturer, phone, Bluetooth, software
APAC IPTV subscribers to hit 8.7M in 2012
News Revenues from Internet protocol TV services in the Asia-Pacific region will reach US$3.5 billion, accounting for over 70 percent to global revenues, says new report.
Tags: TVs, Web sites, IP Television, Philippines, Gartner Inc., device manufacturer, social networking, Facebook, research director, network
Device makers pledge mobile broadband support
News Band of 16 mobile players and device manufacturers have jointly announced plans to release devices that support "always-connected" broadband connectivity.
Tags: Next-generation technology/networks, WiMax, Mobile Broadband, Mobile, Broadband, HSPA, Notebook, device manufacturer, ASUS, U.S.
Adobe opens parts of Flash in mobile push
News The company is aiming for greater use of Flash within mobile and other non-PC devices with the launch of the Open Screen Project.
Tags: Mobile applications, Web sites, Mobile, Google Inc., Shockwave Flash, Device, device manufacturer, software, Shockwave, Runtime Environment
Apple's iPhone takes a toll
News news analysis With the debut of the new iPhone 3G, rival phone makers and wireless operators--and possibly Apple--will feel the impact.
Tags: Mac OS, Smart phones, 3G (Third Generation), Apple Inc., Apple iPhone 3G, Device, Touch Screen, device manufacturer, phone, AT&T Corp.
Google reveals wireless hopes in a patent
News The company's definition of a truly open wireless network is in conflict with how wireless operators do business today.
Tags: Patents, Mobile/Wireless, Patent, Security, Google Inc., Wireless, device manufacturer, phone, Wi-Fi, network
Nokia sets Symbian app challenge
News Phone manufacturer announces mobile app competition to help drive interest and sales of Symbian devices, especially in emerging markets, says executive.
Tags: Symbian, Mobile, India, Toshiba Libretto, Symbian Inc., device manufacturer, phone, software, job, handset company
LBS making inroad to Asia via smartphones
News Adoption of smartphones enabled with global positioning systems are bringing location-based services to new heights in Asia, says Navteq executive.
Tags: Location-based services, Mobile advertising, Smart Phone, Asia, India, Asia-Pacific, Singapore, GPS, Advertisement, device manufacturer
Apple could split device sales with music labels
News As part of a deal to offer devices featuring preprogrammed music, the company would have to agree to share sales revenue, says a source close to the deal.
Tags: Music, Cost control, Negotiation, Apple Inc., Universal Music Group, Sales, Source, device manufacturer, phone, Apple iPod
Microsoft readies Windows Embedded 'Quebec'
News The software giant is working on a Vista-based successor to its Windows XP-based embedded operating system, scheduled for release in 2010.
Tags: Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Cellular phones, Microsoft Corp., device manufacturer, phone, processor, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows, 32-bit
TomTom countersues Microsoft in patent dispute
News The car navigation device maker responds in a court filing Thursday, accusing Microsoft of violating four of its patents.
Tags: Copyright, Lawsuits, Microsoft Corp., Patent, TomTom, Virginia, GPS, Linux Kernel, device manufacturer, software
