This isn’t actually hot news, but it’s interesting nevertheless. The idea that famous fashion powerhouses want a piece of the mobile action is everything but new. We already have Armani and Prada phones available today, and Tag Heuer is reportedly in the midst of launching its own handset. And now, we have a new piece…
Thermal underwear uses body heat to recharge your mobile phone
It seems that scientists have found another way to improve power shortage – body heat… According to researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of California at Berkeley, recent findings point to a way of making silicon into a better thermal conductor for turning even small amounts of heat into electricity, which…
Japan to get mobile phone “sommeliers,” professionals who will guide consumers through handset’s features
Japan’s communications ministry will start licensing mobile phone “sommeliers” to help consumers cope with complicated functions as mobile telephones become ever more advanced. The idea is to launch an exam to license specialists who sell mobile phones. A ministry official commented the decision, “we hope they would be able to explain complicated functions and charge…
South Korean airlines to launch mobile check-in services
Cry if you’re not in Korea, as their airlines are in the midst of launching mobile check-in services to allow air travelers to use their mobile phones to check in for international flights. Thanks to the cooperation with the country’s leading mobile operator SK Telecom, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines will remove part of the…
Police to use SMS to fight underage drinking
The police of St Joseph County (IN) plans to use SMS to crack down on underage drinking. The idea is to allow anyone to send anonymous text messages to police about local stores selling alcohol to kids who aren’t 21, and parties where underage kids are drinking. The program will be launched before prom season…
Text messaging young supporters works, kinda
Before you start reading, please note that I don’t want to urge you to vote for anyone in particular, rather I just want to show how SMS marketing can be effective — or not — in getting youth to vote. Anyway, there’s a new study conducted as part of the nonprofit The Student PIRGs’ New…
Mobile phones linked to disturbed sleep
There’s a new study funded by mobile phone companies that suggests could stop you getting a decent night’s sleep. And to make the things worse, it’s not just insomnia radiation from the mobile phone can cause — it’s also a headache and/or confusion. This article has certainly caused the latter — the research is funded…
Three plane passengers arrested for not turning off their mobile phones
Three passengers on an Alitalia flight have been arrested for refusing to switch off their mobile phones, leading to captain’s decision to abort take-off. According to Italian media, captain of the flight, about to take off Saturday from Milan, asked three times for passengers to shut off their phones after he found the aircraft navigation…
Bluetooth coming to football stadiums
Bluepod Media has partnered with 8 football teams — including Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, West Ham, Portsmouth, Wigan Athletic, Wolves, and Celtic — to install around 15 Bluetooth units in stadiums. The idea is to enable fans to get hold of free audio/video contents and SMS about club profiles and club fixtures embedded with ads.…
Underwater Digital Interface (UDI) brings text messaging to divers, keeps them safe
IntoMobile readers who like diving we’ll be glad to know there’s a technology which allows them to send and receive text messages under the water. The so called Underwater Digital Interface (UDI) device combines two-way digital messaging technology, SOS and homing capabilities, a state-of-the-art dive computer and 3D compass. All this combined makes a complete…