Some studies have been conducted in the UK to see whether or not people suffering from GSM and 3G radiation are really suffering or if they’re just full of it. Surprise surprise, the trial containing 158 people has proven that people need to lighten up and stop pretending to be ill. [Via: The Inquirer]
Video (French): 9 minute long Sony Ericsson P1i review
I googled “Kabiloo” and to my surprise they are a mobile phones shop! I’m loving how companies are using social media to sell their products. My French is a little bit iffy, but he seems to digg the device. I know every time I see or read about it, I want to get my hands…
What kind of literature can you find in a typical Helsinki bookstore?
Moving to Finland was probably one of the ballsiest things I’ve ever done in my life. It has been a fun ride, but there are a few things I miss. My dog for one, my car, but the thing that stands out is Amazon. I was practically a platinum member at that place; my entire…
Broadcom working with Nokia to use their processors in future S60 devices
Broadcom is joining the S60 Product Creation Group today, saying that they will deliver 50 million devices based on their chips within one year. “Broadcom joining the S60 community is a very positive development that will further enhance the silicon resources available to smartphone makers committed to S60 software,” said Matti Vanska, Vice President, Mobile…
Video (very off topic): Pronouncing technology abbreviations
I’m in stitches:
Five new Samsung phones: P260, P520, L600, S720i, Z720 Special Edition
The P260 has WiFi and is UMA enabled. Weighs 119 grams and is 101×50×17 mm. Decked out with a 2 megapixel camera and 262k color 320×240 resolution display this is just a tad bit boring: The P520 is Samsung’s attempt at being sexy. The thing is, we have no idea what the UI will look…
Vodafone world headquarters under water, the first floor at least
If you’ve been living under a rock you probably haven’t heard about the great floods in London. Not only were residential communities effected, one of the world’s largest operators, Vodafone, has felt the wrath of water as well. Nearly 2,000 employees had to be evacuated, but more ironic was the fact that the local water…
Video: Nokia 6110 Navigator commercial unveils Nokia’s new tagline; Be More Nokia
I never understood the phrase “Multimedia Computer.” I have no clue what “Be More Nokia” tries to say either. The commercial however, I like. [Via: Mobile Review]
Verizon Wireless customers have bleeding thumbs, break 10 billion sms mark in June
Over 10 billion text messages were sent and received in June 2007, but that isn’t the impressive bit. What is shocking is that in September of 2006 the company broke the 5 billion per month figure in September of 2006. “Verizon Wireless” has officially been a company for 7 years according to Wikipedia. It took…
Americans are 4 years behind the UK in terms of SMS adoption
Tomi T Ahonen gathers some stats from Telephia which states that in Q12007 63.7% of all mobile phone users in the states use SMS actively; data from CTIA says there is a 93% increase in text message traffic in the 1H 2006 compared to 1H 2005. Verizon is the first operator in the states to…