Shade coming to a mobile near you...
Posted on 13-Apr-2003 18:06 News, Computing
The game Shade, from Canadian company Cosmic Infinity comes to New Zealand this weekend, brought of Telecom NZ. Shade is a RPG where mobile users can game against real players from Australia, Canada and USA.
Telecom NZ videos
Posted on 13-Apr-2003 10:45 News, Computing
I was reading the Xtra MSN website and found a page full of TV ads and information about the Telecom NZ 027 (CDMA).
CNET Video: GoToMyPC goes mobile
Posted on 12-Apr-2003 17:15 News, Computing
A 5:50 min CNET video about the upcoming release of GoToMyPC PocketView, which touts full wireless access to your computer using a browser on Windows CE and Pocket PC mobile devices. Brian Cooley hosts Klaus Shauser, founder and CTO, ExpertCity.
Vodafone live! available in New Zealand now
Posted on 12-Apr-2003 11:52 News, Computing
I was lucky enough to be invited by some Vodafone folks to a Rugby match last night, and had a glimpse of the Vodafone live! service in New Zealand.
Dynalink USB GPRS Mobile Modem Review
Posted on 7-Apr-2003 21:25 Reviews, Computing, by M Freitas
Dynalink released a USB GPRS modem, great tool for the road warrior. And we had it here to try and report back to you.
Camera phones: is this all crazy?
Posted on 5-Apr-2003 09:43 Articles, Computing, by M Freitas
Reading an article on BBC UK about restrictions imposed to owners of these devices made me think if this is not going too far.
Telecom New Zealand Convergence Plans
Posted on 4-Apr-2003 15:43 News, Computing, by M Freitas
Telecom New Zealand released their plan for the “Convergence” experience, promising customer could access any telecommunications services anywhere, anytime. And the Xtra ISP is part of the plan.
Telecom New Zealand replaces DJuice portal with XTRA MSN Services
Posted on 4-Apr-2003 11:38 News, Computing
The new range of services includes mobile instant messaging. Xtra Instant Messenger is similar to the popular computer based instant messaging applications, offering text chats with one or more 'buddies'.
Microsoft Enhances Windows CE .NET for VoIP Client Devices
Posted on 3-Apr-2003 23:09 News, Computing
Microsoft announced a comprehensive Windows® CE .NET-based voice over IP (VoIP) solution that enables the integration of voice communications into a variety of IP-based client devices and services such as desktops and mobile phones.
War Blogs
Posted on 27-Mar-2003 08:33 News, Computing
Combat personnel in the war front are now into more geek stuff: soldier blogs.
Need a cab? It'll find you...
Posted on 27-Mar-2003 08:22 News, Computing
Black cabs in London are using Location-based services (LBS) to bring taxis and passengers together across the capital.
An evaluation of Sprint "Vision" high speed service.
Posted on 27-Mar-2003 07:58 News, Computing
Marketing calls 3G some services available in U.S. It's actually not (have a look in your Glossary for a definition of 3G). Now I found a review of Sprint "Vision" service, where the author explains this.
Do you take advantage of mistakes in prices?
Posted on 25-Mar-2003 23:06 News, Computing
BBC UK has an article on what happened last week on Amazon UK: HP iPAQ H1910 were advertised for £7.93 instead of the normal £300. Hundreds of people bought the units, but will not receive them.
Intel announces new XSCALE processors
Posted on 25-Mar-2003 22:57 News, Computing
Intel Corporation announced three new processors for personal digital assistants (PDAs). The new processors incorporate the latest microprocessor packaging and stacking techniques, and deliver higher performance and longer battery life in less space than previous versions.
Slate article on rugged war laptop
Posted on 24-Mar-2003 22:57 News, Computing
The Itronix GoBook MAX was developed for and tested by military personnel, under full-on field conditions. Slate has an article on this laptop and how it performs under the severe conditions of the Iraq War.
Via vodafone
Posted on 24-Mar-2003 18:50 News, Computing
From Ireland to Australia and from Spain to New Zealand - Via Vodafone creates the commercial environment to enable working with the Vodafone Group in all areas of Business and Consumer applications.
