Mobile-phone carriers are preparing to offer a service that would seamlessly and automatically switch cellular calls to Wi-Fi networks once a customer is within range of a participating network. This dual-mode approach could save consumers service minutes, as some of the time they currently spend using cellular service would be spent using Wi-Fi. This could be particularly appealing in Europe, where cellular rates are high. In the US, the technology could enable users to buy less expensive cellular-service packages that offer fewer minutes per month. Meanwhile, the plan would give cellular customers access to highspeed Wi-Fi networks for video, games, Web access, and other dataintensive services, which could attract subscribers. Read the more »
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Do you have everything you want in a portable multimedia device? Today Cowon unveiled the Cowon Q5, the most networked portable multimedia player we have ever seen. This PMP sports a five-inch widescreen LCD featuring a touch sensitive interface with Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Professional operating system and an AMD Alchemy Au1200 processor. But it’s the Q5’s connectivity choices that make it stand out from the PMP pack; these options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even HSDPA.
