SMS Weblogs / Textually / 2003 / 06

Not necessarily related to SMS but of interest to all bloggers, Xeni Jardin's article today in Wired entitleld "Bloggers Gain Libel Protection

Not necessarily related to SMS but of interest to all bloggers, Xeni Jardin's article today in Wired entitleld "Bloggers Gain Libel Protection

If you plan on travelling to Europe this summer, you may want to check out IHT's article on "How to hold down cell phone charges abroad", before leavin

If you plan on travelling to Europe this summer, you may want to check out IHT's article on "How to hold down cell phone charges abroad", before leavin

The company claims Nextel Communications "improperly obtained" prototypes of some new Verizon cell phones with walkie-talkie features, according to New

The company claims Nextel Communications "improperly obtained" prototypes of some new Verizon cell phones with walkie-talkie features, according to New

Anyone who phones will driving may want to read this article and think twic

Anyone who phones will driving may want to read this article and think twic

The Department of the Interior and Local Government in the Philippines plans to use text messaging in the government’s crackdown against drugs by giving cellular-telephone users a direct access to government drug-enforcement agencie

The Department of the Interior and Local Government in the Philippines plans to use text messaging in the government’s crackdown against drugs by giving cellular-telephone users a direct access to government drug-enforcement agencie

According to The Guardian, "BBC's Radio 4 is to broadcast a ghost story that reacts to listeners voting by text messag

According to The Guardian, "BBC's Radio 4 is to broadcast a ghost story that reacts to listeners voting by text messag

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is considering requiring financial advisers to produce a detailed record of any advice given to a client, including by SMS, regardless of whether the advice resulted in a transactio

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is considering requiring financial advisers to produce a detailed record of any advice given to a client, including by SMS, regardless of whether the advice resulted in a transactio

British chef Ainsley Harriott launched a South African campaign in the fight against hunger, Harriott is the presenter of the popular BBC programme Ready Steady Cook according to The Sta

British chef Ainsley Harriott launched a South African campaign in the fight against hunger, Harriott is the presenter of the popular BBC programme Ready Steady Cook according to The Sta

According to an entry in Slashdot: "Spam is a bigger problem in Europe and Japan/Asia, but as SMS text messaging or "texting" becomes more popular in the United States, its users are discovering that spammers like it too, according to this Houston Chronicle stor

According to an entry in Slashdot: "Spam is a bigger problem in Europe and Japan/Asia, but as SMS text messaging or "texting" becomes more popular in the United States, its users are discovering that spammers like it too, according to this Houston Chronicle stor

The Age reports on IT researcher Neville Meyers who lectures at the Queensland University of Technology, and who is embarking on a major study for which he has recruited 300 public servants, to find out whether the information overload complained of by so many workers really exist

The Age reports on IT researcher Neville Meyers who lectures at the Queensland University of Technology, and who is embarking on a major study for which he has recruited 300 public servants, to find out whether the information overload complained of by so many workers really exist

Online newspaper Malaysiakini launches pay-per-view access to it's news content by SM

Online newspaper Malaysiakini launches pay-per-view access to it's news content by SM

Howard Rheingold in Smart Mobs writes about Leeds' City Poems project, were texting messaging is used to "write the biography of the city

Howard Rheingold in Smart Mobs writes about Leeds' City Poems project, were texting messaging is used to "write the biography of the city

A distrubing new mobile phone scam is being investigated in the UK by industry watchdog ICSTIS, after it emerged users were running up huge bills for sex chat lines they never called, according to Scotland on Sunda

A distrubing new mobile phone scam is being investigated in the UK by industry watchdog ICSTIS, after it emerged users were running up huge bills for sex chat lines they never called, according to Scotland on Sunda

A new entry in Keitai log -- a Web diary of Tokyo college students who are researching the changing role of cell phones (keitai) in Japanese society -- on dating Web sites which can be accessed from cell phones to set up virtual date

A new entry in Keitai log -- a Web diary of Tokyo college students who are researching the changing role of cell phones (keitai) in Japanese society -- on dating Web sites which can be accessed from cell phones to set up virtual date

Getting Americans interested in SMS has basically been an uphill struggle (cf Why Text Messaging is not popular in the US

Getting Americans interested in SMS has basically been an uphill struggle (cf Why Text Messaging is not popular in the US

"A few small successes and now every movie feels the need to have a "wireless tie-in

"A few small successes and now every movie feels the need to have a "wireless tie-in

"A new candy company, started by the daughter of Ralph Lauren, is trying to build some buzz with a a strategy they call mmm-commerce", reports Mike Masnick in Techdir

"A new candy company, started by the daughter of Ralph Lauren, is trying to build some buzz with a a strategy they call mmm-commerce", reports Mike Masnick in Techdir

In an interesting article in The New York Times, we learn that fashionable restaurants are using paging systems to look for better ways to move diners in and out quickly, such as the coaster pager which lights up when the table is ready, developped by UK Long Range Systems or another paging device that calls a customer's cellphone and plays a recorded message, "allowing them go browse at Barnes & Noble across the street without worrying about losing their table

In an interesting article in The New York Times, we learn that fashionable restaurants are using paging systems to look for better ways to move diners in and out quickly, such as the coaster pager which lights up when the table is ready, developped by UK Long Range Systems or another paging device that calls a customer's cellphone and plays a recorded message, "allowing them go browse at Barnes & Noble across the street without worrying about losing their table

Per The New York Times, "as the multibillion-dollar video game industry flourishes, extending its appeal, with bolder, flashier and ever more engrossing games - some so difficult that their learning curves outlast the players - a different sort of video game is quietly asserting itself into the mainstream: they are "casual games", easy to use, developped for cell phones and other hand held devices, even allowing for multiplayer

Per The New York Times, "as the multibillion-dollar video game industry flourishes, extending its appeal, with bolder, flashier and ever more engrossing games - some so difficult that their learning curves outlast the players - a different sort of video game is quietly asserting itself into the mainstream: they are "casual games", easy to use, developped for cell phones and other hand held devices, even allowing for multiplayer

Your mobile phone could soon help the emergency services rescue you if you are caught in an avalanche or earthquak

Your mobile phone could soon help the emergency services rescue you if you are caught in an avalanche or earthquak

Poor Prince Willia

Poor Prince Willia

More than 18 months since New York State banned hand-held cell phone use while driving, there is no data indicating that the ban has reduced accidents there, according to state and federal safety experts, reports MSNB

More than 18 months since New York State banned hand-held cell phone use while driving, there is no data indicating that the ban has reduced accidents there, according to state and federal safety experts, reports MSNB

Following William Birnbauer's article in The Age last week, describing idle teenagers out prowling at night, finding out what's going on where through text messaging and then crashing parties, the Warren Advocate reports that the NSW Police, Australia’s oldest and largest police organisation, has now issued guidelines on how to hold safe partie

Following William Birnbauer's article in The Age last week, describing idle teenagers out prowling at night, finding out what's going on where through text messaging and then crashing parties, the Warren Advocate reports that the NSW Police, Australia’s oldest and largest police organisation, has now issued guidelines on how to hold safe partie

Students in Saudia Arabia can send a text message to a short code and receive their exam resulty by SMS, thanks to a new service launched by Saudi Telecom Company on behalf of the Ministry of Education, according to a post in Arab New

Students in Saudia Arabia can send a text message to a short code and receive their exam resulty by SMS, thanks to a new service launched by Saudi Telecom Company on behalf of the Ministry of Education, according to a post in Arab New

Norwegians have sex when driving cars, according to a new surve

Norwegians have sex when driving cars, according to a new surve

In an about-face, Verizon said that it would drop its opposition to a government plan to allow callers to keep their wireless phone numbers when they switch carriers, which probably means that some other mobile phone operators will have little choice but to yield to the arrangement, according to the New York Time

In an about-face, Verizon said that it would drop its opposition to a government plan to allow callers to keep their wireless phone numbers when they switch carriers, which probably means that some other mobile phone operators will have little choice but to yield to the arrangement, according to the New York Time

IDC has identified ten smaller emerging wireless players to watch as the second wireless revolution unfold

IDC has identified ten smaller emerging wireless players to watch as the second wireless revolution unfold

"In survey of first-quarter 2003 sales of mobile phone, market research firm International Data Cor

"In survey of first-quarter 2003 sales of mobile phone, market research firm International Data Cor

I'm so sorry this was only brought to my attention today (thanks Hassan), that NowMMS, a free MMS service shut down effective July 18, 200

I'm so sorry this was only brought to my attention today (thanks Hassan), that NowMMS, a free MMS service shut down effective July 18, 200

Starting today, millions of Lara Croft fans can follow the latest exploits of this hard-hitting action heroine right on attwireles

Starting today, millions of Lara Croft fans can follow the latest exploits of this hard-hitting action heroine right on attwireles

Irish hay-fever sufferers can sign up for advance warning of pollen levels by SMS service, according to

Irish hay-fever sufferers can sign up for advance warning of pollen levels by SMS service, according to

UK drivers using mobile phones at the wheel will face fines of up to £1,000 according to an article in the The Guardian, and in Canada, "concerned about a rise in accidents by distracted drivers, the government is not only getting ready to ban the use of cellphones while driving, they're also considering going a step further and possibly banning GPS navigation and other "vehicle information", reports Gizmod

UK drivers using mobile phones at the wheel will face fines of up to £1,000 according to an article in the The Guardian, and in Canada, "concerned about a rise in accidents by distracted drivers, the government is not only getting ready to ban the use of cellphones while driving, they're also considering going a step further and possibly banning GPS navigation and other "vehicle information", reports Gizmod

Nextel Communications and two other carriers are expanding their services for a cell phone walkie-talkie feature called "push to talk"--but a new study by Telephia finds that corporate executives are not interested, according to New

Nextel Communications and two other carriers are expanding their services for a cell phone walkie-talkie feature called "push to talk"--but a new study by Telephia finds that corporate executives are not interested, according to New

Men talk more on their cell phones than women but women play Java Games more often, according to a survey conducted for Cingular Wireless and reported in Cellular New

Men talk more on their cell phones than women but women play Java Games more often, according to a survey conducted for Cingular Wireless and reported in Cellular New

3G posts what can only be an overly eager press release for a mobile conference syste

3G posts what can only be an overly eager press release for a mobile conference syste

A week ago, according to the Straits Times, a gentleman sent an SMS to a colleage in Singapore and a friend in Britain received it too - twenty time

A week ago, according to the Straits Times, a gentleman sent an SMS to a colleage in Singapore and a friend in Britain received it too - twenty time

The Guardian has a different take on the "Mobilisation" report (mentioned earlier in Textually) and publishes an article focusing on the intimacy of mobile technology which was also part of the stud

The Guardian has a different take on the "Mobilisation" report (mentioned earlier in Textually) and publishes an article focusing on the intimacy of mobile technology which was also part of the stud

The BBC reports on localisation services offered by UK mobile operators, allowing users to request the location (accurate within 200 meters) of a cell phone by simply sending it's phone numbe

The BBC reports on localisation services offered by UK mobile operators, allowing users to request the location (accurate within 200 meters) of a cell phone by simply sending it's phone numbe

In had to level off somewhere, we have been so used to record breaking months in text messaging in the U

In had to level off somewhere, we have been so used to record breaking months in text messaging in the U

Atelab Research Group has unveiled the first details about Chameleon - a new mobile phone for player

Atelab Research Group has unveiled the first details about Chameleon - a new mobile phone for player

"Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone have got together with Spanish firm Telefonica Moviles to create a mobile payment system, known as Simpa

"Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone have got together with Spanish firm Telefonica Moviles to create a mobile payment system, known as Simpa

According to an article in New Scientist read about in SMS savvy Mobile Tracker, a new consortium called VCE has lined up the world's top consumer electronics firms, mobile networks and broadcasters (including Nokia, Sony, Vodafone and the BBC) to fund the development of cellphones that will, get this, spend money on your behalf, thanks to butler-type software agent

According to an article in New Scientist read about in SMS savvy Mobile Tracker, a new consortium called VCE has lined up the world's top consumer electronics firms, mobile networks and broadcasters (including Nokia, Sony, Vodafone and the BBC) to fund the development of cellphones that will, get this, spend money on your behalf, thanks to butler-type software agent

In Sydney, according to an article in The Sydney Morning Herald, small businesses, "particularly pubs, clubs and restaurants are sending SMS promotions to cusomers who reveal their mobile phone number, cell phone users are cautioned to be careful where they leave their contact details

In Sydney, according to an article in The Sydney Morning Herald, small businesses, "particularly pubs, clubs and restaurants are sending SMS promotions to cusomers who reveal their mobile phone number, cell phone users are cautioned to be careful where they leave their contact details

In a demonstration Friday in Alexandria Virginia, on how the police can pinpoint the location of someone dialing 911 for help with their cell phone, a database problem created a snafu and showed just how difficult a feat it is, though the city and mobile operator had upgraded their facilities and services to a second phase of 911 technology, where the call center receives the longitude and latitude of the calle

In a demonstration Friday in Alexandria Virginia, on how the police can pinpoint the location of someone dialing 911 for help with their cell phone, a database problem created a snafu and showed just how difficult a feat it is, though the city and mobile operator had upgraded their facilities and services to a second phase of 911 technology, where the call center receives the longitude and latitude of the calle

Portugal's newest electronic initiative is the digital tax

Portugal's newest electronic initiative is the digital tax

According to an article in the BBC, "half of all motorists carry out other tasks while driving including reading, writing and texting, a survey suggest

According to an article in the BBC, "half of all motorists carry out other tasks while driving including reading, writing and texting, a survey suggest

Mike Masnick in Tech Dirt writes about how mobile phones are changing women's lives in Bangladesh as mobile phone companies are emplyoing women by giving them cell phones at a cheap rat

Mike Masnick in Tech Dirt writes about how mobile phones are changing women's lives in Bangladesh as mobile phone companies are emplyoing women by giving them cell phones at a cheap rat

In a sign that Hollywood is definitely getting it, Internet News describes how the movie industry has embraced the notion of mobile marketing, using it "to connect with tech-savvy fans and build excitement for blockbuster release

In a sign that Hollywood is definitely getting it, Internet News describes how the movie industry has embraced the notion of mobile marketing, using it "to connect with tech-savvy fans and build excitement for blockbuster release

Two London based companies, LiveWebs and BeepMarketing have launched an anti-mobile spam initiative called SOS SMS on the Grumble Text website, according to 160character

Two London based companies, LiveWebs and BeepMarketing have launched an anti-mobile spam initiative called SOS SMS on the Grumble Text website, according to 160character

Smit, who is Deputy Sports Editor at Business Day South Africa, cries out against too much technology and wonders if our children growing up in this new world "are going to lose the power of personal communicatio

Smit, who is Deputy Sports Editor at Business Day South Africa, cries out against too much technology and wonders if our children growing up in this new world "are going to lose the power of personal communicatio

William Birnbauer in an article for The Age describes the down side of SMS, enabling idle teenagers out prowling at night to find out what's happening where, through text messaging and then crashing partie

William Birnbauer in an article for The Age describes the down side of SMS, enabling idle teenagers out prowling at night to find out what's happening where, through text messaging and then crashing partie

In an interesting article, The Christian Monitor looks into wired and wireless kids going off to cam

In an interesting article, The Christian Monitor looks into wired and wireless kids going off to cam

"A study commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Air Transport Association is intended to resolve a long-standing question: Do wireless telecommunications devices on commercial flights interfere with navigational equipment?

An FCC study in 2000 found that cell-phone use aboard aircraft increases the number of blocked or dropped calls on the groun

"A study commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Air Transport Association is intended to resolve a long-standing question: Do wireless telecommunications devices on commercial flights interfere with navigational equipment?

An FCC study in 2000 found that cell-phone use aboard aircraft increases the number of blocked or dropped calls on the groun

Verizon, the largest

Verizon, the largest

Mobile operator

Mobile operator

Per an article in Computer World, as more and more of New Zealand's ASB Bank customers are using the Internet, they will be offering them online access to their accounts, with an authentification system by SM

Per an article in Computer World, as more and more of New Zealand's ASB Bank customers are using the Internet, they will be offering them online access to their accounts, with an authentification system by SM

Online financial information provider Advance Financial Network (ADVFN) has launched an SMS text service for private investor

Online financial information provider Advance Financial Network (ADVFN) has launched an SMS text service for private investor

"A convergence technology from India will make televisions as smart as computers, enabling them to access interactive broadband service

"A convergence technology from India will make televisions as smart as computers, enabling them to access interactive broadband service

HSBC and DHL have signed an agreement to develop an online trade document tracking service for exporters with status notifications sent to exporters via e-mail and SM

HSBC and DHL have signed an agreement to develop an online trade document tracking service for exporters with status notifications sent to exporters via e-mail and SM

In a fun article for the Herald Sun Australia, SMS romancing is depicted as "the lowest from of communication commitment around" and is only a hit with singles "because it provides a path of least resistance to dating; it's courtship by cowardice

In a fun article for the Herald Sun Australia, SMS romancing is depicted as "the lowest from of communication commitment around" and is only a hit with singles "because it provides a path of least resistance to dating; it's courtship by cowardice

According to the Associated French Press via (French) mobicity, young German adults aged 20-24 years-old are running into debt because of their high cell phone bill

According to the Associated French Press via (French) mobicity, young German adults aged 20-24 years-old are running into debt because of their high cell phone bill

British mobile operator 02 offers a series of Harry Potter voicemail greetings allowing subscribers to leave a message by either Dobbie the House Elf, Hermione, Hagred or Henry Potter himself, saying something like "sorry, but your friend is out now, busy playing quiditch

British mobile operator 02 offers a series of Harry Potter voicemail greetings allowing subscribers to leave a message by either Dobbie the House Elf, Hermione, Hagred or Henry Potter himself, saying something like "sorry, but your friend is out now, busy playing quiditch

British Channel Five is teaming up with Sky TV to launch a new show called Flaunt Chart with segments about popstar lifestyles as well as musi

British Channel Five is teaming up with Sky TV to launch a new show called Flaunt Chart with segments about popstar lifestyles as well as musi

The Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA) launched it's mobile marketing code of practice and mobile marketing opt-out service on Wednesday, according to Australian I

The Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA) launched it's mobile marketing code of practice and mobile marketing opt-out service on Wednesday, according to Australian I

Business-Times Asia reports on South-east Asia's largest phone company, Singapore Telecom, and it's success with a new corporate text-based messaging service introduced six months ag

Business-Times Asia reports on South-east Asia's largest phone company, Singapore Telecom, and it's success with a new corporate text-based messaging service introduced six months ag

Howard Rheningold in Smart Mobs, reports on Presidential canditate Howard Dean's using SMS to build grassroots support with young voter

Howard Rheningold in Smart Mobs, reports on Presidential canditate Howard Dean's using SMS to build grassroots support with young voter

In a cross media format, SmartFlirt

In a cross media format, SmartFlirt

A new interactive service aimed at 15 to 24 year-olds started last weekend on the French channels AB1 and Mangas via CanalSatellite, allowing subscribers to take part in a live chat through to their mobile phones, according to an article in Europemedi

A new interactive service aimed at 15 to 24 year-olds started last weekend on the French channels AB1 and Mangas via CanalSatellite, allowing subscribers to take part in a live chat through to their mobile phones, according to an article in Europemedi

"Imagine your very own mobile butler, able to travel with you and organise every aspect of your life from the meetings you have to the restaurants you eat i

"Imagine your very own mobile butler, able to travel with you and organise every aspect of your life from the meetings you have to the restaurants you eat i

Real Networks expects to announce a deal with a large European mobile operator next week that will see its software used to provide audio and video services in 28 European countrie

Real Networks expects to announce a deal with a large European mobile operator next week that will see its software used to provide audio and video services in 28 European countrie

Mirror mirror on the wall, which country textes most of all? According to an article in Electricnew

Mirror mirror on the wall, which country textes most of all? According to an article in Electricnew

Telephones with built-in GPS will be given to about one hundred women in Stockholm who's lives are in constant danger due to violent ex-husbands who have ignored restraining orders issued against them, according per IOL via Gizmod

Telephones with built-in GPS will be given to about one hundred women in Stockholm who's lives are in constant danger due to violent ex-husbands who have ignored restraining orders issued against them, according per IOL via Gizmod

Sars-related crackdowns continue in Beijin

Sars-related crackdowns continue in Beijin

Qantas airline passengers will soon be able to exchange SMS messages with people on the groun

Qantas airline passengers will soon be able to exchange SMS messages with people on the groun

According to an article in USA today, spam text messages are appearing over US wireless carrier

According to an article in USA today, spam text messages are appearing over US wireless carrier

Imaginative British mobile marketing company Flytxt has come up with yet another crazy SMS campaign, according to 160character

Imaginative British mobile marketing company Flytxt has come up with yet another crazy SMS campaign, according to 160character

The city of Cannes has partenered with French mobile operator SFR to offer citizens free SMS text alerts, called «Infocannes

The city of Cannes has partenered with French mobile operator SFR to offer citizens free SMS text alerts, called «Infocannes

Dutch electronics giant Philips has launched its flagship fixed-line phone with text messaging support, and is set to make household phones even more like cell phones in the coming months, according to Asia CNe

Dutch electronics giant Philips has launched its flagship fixed-line phone with text messaging support, and is set to make household phones even more like cell phones in the coming months, according to Asia CNe

French mobile operator SFR will be offering it's "multimédi@" subscribers, economic news shorts from the Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal Online, per an article in (French) Netéconomi

French mobile operator SFR will be offering it's "multimédi@" subscribers, economic news shorts from the Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal Online, per an article in (French) Netéconomi

Walt Disney has revealed it is to partner with Vodafone to offer Disney-branded cartoons, games and music through the world's largest mobile phones operato

Walt Disney has revealed it is to partner with Vodafone to offer Disney-branded cartoons, games and music through the world's largest mobile phones operato

A first for me, received an e-mail this morning (two actually) promoting "CHAT SEX par SMS!!! 100% LIVE!!!", selling a new premium SMS service for Swiss mobile user

A first for me, received an e-mail this morning (two actually) promoting "CHAT SEX par SMS!!! 100% LIVE!!!", selling a new premium SMS service for Swiss mobile user

As we read about European and American mobile phone companies's strategies to provide adult content on cell phones, in Malaysia, according to this article by The Star, mobile porn is already a reality and a problem, with abuse reaching an alarming level to the extent that schoolchildren too are receiving it on their cell phone

As we read about European and American mobile phone companies's strategies to provide adult content on cell phones, in Malaysia, according to this article by The Star, mobile porn is already a reality and a problem, with abuse reaching an alarming level to the extent that schoolchildren too are receiving it on their cell phone

AOL has announced a partnership with Amplefuture, an international provider of Premium Rate Services, SMS and Mobile Entertainment Solutions, for the roll-out a range of mobile premium service

AOL has announced a partnership with Amplefuture, an international provider of Premium Rate Services, SMS and Mobile Entertainment Solutions, for the roll-out a range of mobile premium service

UK complaints about premium rate services increased by 43 percent in 2002 to 11,572 - the highest level in the regulator's seventeen-year history, according to Europemedia via MoccoNew

UK complaints about premium rate services increased by 43 percent in 2002 to 11,572 - the highest level in the regulator's seventeen-year history, according to Europemedia via MoccoNew

In the UK, more than eight out of ten people under the age of 25 are more likely to send someone a text message than cal

In the UK, more than eight out of ten people under the age of 25 are more likely to send someone a text message than cal

The Star Malaysia reports on rumours spreading by SMS claiming that Syed Razak, the state Barisan chief, has been asked by the Prime Minister to resig

The Star Malaysia reports on rumours spreading by SMS claiming that Syed Razak, the state Barisan chief, has been asked by the Prime Minister to resig

According to research from provider of mission-critical Unified Communication (UC) solutions Topcall, text messaging in the US is not just for teenager

According to research from provider of mission-critical Unified Communication (UC) solutions Topcall, text messaging in the US is not just for teenager

"The FBI said Wednesday that modified cell phones found during searches in Saudi Arabia following the May 12 bombing were rigged to detonate explosives by remote control

"The FBI said Wednesday that modified cell phones found during searches in Saudi Arabia following the May 12 bombing were rigged to detonate explosives by remote control

Now you can send instant messages between AIM/AOL and IC

Now you can send instant messages between AIM/AOL and IC

Bruno Giussani writes about a wireless mystery: Why the most pressing and explicit demand in the mobile telecom market remains unsatisfie

Bruno Giussani writes about a wireless mystery: Why the most pressing and explicit demand in the mobile telecom market remains unsatisfie

MMS Memo picked up on a post in Slashdo

MMS Memo picked up on a post in Slashdo

Steve Outing in E-Media Tidbits reports that SMS premium services delivering text news are a big hit with young people in Japan, who consult the services during "dead times" (waiting for a bus, at a restauran

Steve Outing in E-Media Tidbits reports that SMS premium services delivering text news are a big hit with young people in Japan, who consult the services during "dead times" (waiting for a bus, at a restauran

Though Pamela Anderson fans may prefer a more promising good night message, the blonde bombshell is to launch a messaging service called «Celebrity Wake Up

Though Pamela Anderson fans may prefer a more promising good night message, the blonde bombshell is to launch a messaging service called «Celebrity Wake Up

The independent watchdog, ICSTIS has reported an eight-fold rise in the number of complaints about services promoted by text message which con users into phoning premium numbers, according to the BB

The independent watchdog, ICSTIS has reported an eight-fold rise in the number of complaints about services promoted by text message which con users into phoning premium numbers, according to the BB

Offering handset manufacturers the opportunity to erase software clashes, delayed launch and handset recalls from their vocabulary -- which affects 10% of phones launched on the market --, French based Open-Plug offers technology that patches bugs and can implement new features quickly, over the air, for any operating syste

Offering handset manufacturers the opportunity to erase software clashes, delayed launch and handset recalls from their vocabulary -- which affects 10% of phones launched on the market --, French based Open-Plug offers technology that patches bugs and can implement new features quickly, over the air, for any operating syste

Neo One, a world leader in the provision of consumer-driven interactive managed services, has started to roll-out a new SMS product called 'Impulse' that allows clubbers to chat with one another via a giant screen, according to Netimperativ

Neo One, a world leader in the provision of consumer-driven interactive managed services, has started to roll-out a new SMS product called 'Impulse' that allows clubbers to chat with one another via a giant screen, according to Netimperativ

The low-frequency signals emitted by the new generation of cell phones can interfere with many types of heart pacemakers, according to a new study in the Institute of Physics journal Physics in Medicine and Biology, reports Wireless News Facto

The low-frequency signals emitted by the new generation of cell phones can interfere with many types of heart pacemakers, according to a new study in the Institute of Physics journal Physics in Medicine and Biology, reports Wireless News Facto

To all Dilbert fans, you can now sign up to receive "Best of Dilbert" comics on your mobile color phone

To all Dilbert fans, you can now sign up to receive "Best of Dilbert" comics on your mobile color phone

With cellphone use in cars representing the leading factor in distraction-related accident at 11%, California is one of 39 states considering legislation to ban the handheld use of cellphones while driving, according to an article in the New York Time

With cellphone use in cars representing the leading factor in distraction-related accident at 11%, California is one of 39 states considering legislation to ban the handheld use of cellphones while driving, according to an article in the New York Time

A prestigious French Commerce School, ESC Toulouse offers students the oppourtunity to be informed of their exam results and admission by SM

A prestigious French Commerce School, ESC Toulouse offers students the oppourtunity to be informed of their exam results and admission by SM

According to The Stanford Daily, posted by Howard Rheingold on Smart Mobs, instant messaging and mobile phones are changing student life in many ways, where students "co-evolve with technology and digital media", according to Fred Turner, an assistant professor of communication who teaches a course entitled "The Social Impact of Digital Medi

According to The Stanford Daily, posted by Howard Rheingold on Smart Mobs, instant messaging and mobile phones are changing student life in many ways, where students "co-evolve with technology and digital media", according to Fred Turner, an assistant professor of communication who teaches a course entitled "The Social Impact of Digital Medi

Aloysius Choong has updated CNet Asia's list of radiation levels -- "Specific Absorption Rates" or SAR -- of some latest phone models (LG, Motorola, Nokia, Siemens, Sony Ericsson, Panasonic

Aloysius Choong has updated CNet Asia's list of radiation levels -- "Specific Absorption Rates" or SAR -- of some latest phone models (LG, Motorola, Nokia, Siemens, Sony Ericsson, Panasonic

UK TV favourite Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? is offering fans the opportunity to SMS answers to the questions, according to an article in Ananov

UK TV favourite Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? is offering fans the opportunity to SMS answers to the questions, according to an article in Ananov

SmartFlirts will be launching in the US, allowing users to date through their cell phone and find their perfect match on the g

SmartFlirts will be launching in the US, allowing users to date through their cell phone and find their perfect match on the g

Mobile customers will be able to take their phone numbers with them if they want to switch carrier

Mobile customers will be able to take their phone numbers with them if they want to switch carrier

After Handspring's Blazer and Smart Screen Rendering from Norwegian-based Opera, Japanese company NEC has developped a software called "Semantic Zoom" to compact web pages and make them accessible to mobile phone

After Handspring's Blazer and Smart Screen Rendering from Norwegian-based Opera, Japanese company NEC has developped a software called "Semantic Zoom" to compact web pages and make them accessible to mobile phone

1000 fans connected to the SMS live chat with mega rock star Johnny Hallyday, organized by French mobile operator SFR, according to French e-zine Mobicit

1000 fans connected to the SMS live chat with mega rock star Johnny Hallyday, organized by French mobile operator SFR, according to French e-zine Mobicit

The Western Australia Police has launched an SMS-based inquiry service for the deaf and hearing impaired, allowing them to contact police officers by text messaging, instead of talking on the phone, per New

The Western Australia Police has launched an SMS-based inquiry service for the deaf and hearing impaired, allowing them to contact police officers by text messaging, instead of talking on the phone, per New

According to an article in Europemedia, a UK software company, Silicon Village, has developped software called Fortress SMS, enabling users to encrypt text message

According to an article in Europemedia, a UK software company, Silicon Village, has developped software called Fortress SMS, enabling users to encrypt text message

Vodafone Live will be coming to Switzerland in a partnership with Swisscom, according to an article in Europemedi

Vodafone Live will be coming to Switzerland in a partnership with Swisscom, according to an article in Europemedi

The perfect gift for someone trying to get the message across: "Text Me" cuff links from Gift

The perfect gift for someone trying to get the message across: "Text Me" cuff links from Gift

AlertsUSA will be offering domestirc terrror alerts by SMS, "providing instant notification of domestic terror alerts, warnings and other related information issued by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice/FBI/National Infrastructure Protection Center, Department of State and a number of other related federal agencies", per an article in InfoSync, via Gizmod

AlertsUSA will be offering domestirc terrror alerts by SMS, "providing instant notification of domestic terror alerts, warnings and other related information issued by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice/FBI/National Infrastructure Protection Center, Department of State and a number of other related federal agencies", per an article in InfoSync, via Gizmod

Using mobile phones and handheld computers to teach basic skills could help a generation of youngsters turned off by traditional education, per an article in the BBC reported by Howard Rheingold on Smart Mob

Using mobile phones and handheld computers to teach basic skills could help a generation of youngsters turned off by traditional education, per an article in the BBC reported by Howard Rheingold on Smart Mob

According to an article in Europemedia, New Zealand-based SMS marketing start-up Cool 123 has a patent pending for an interactive SMS service in use since 2000, enabling mobile users "to interact with advertising such as billboards, product packaging or other media strategies using keywords or codes

According to an article in Europemedia, New Zealand-based SMS marketing start-up Cool 123 has a patent pending for an interactive SMS service in use since 2000, enabling mobile users "to interact with advertising such as billboards, product packaging or other media strategies using keywords or codes

The New York Times reports on Virgin Mobile USA's TV campaign beginning tonight (June 5) during the MTV Movie Award

The New York Times reports on Virgin Mobile USA's TV campaign beginning tonight (June 5) during the MTV Movie Award

In May 2003, the number of cellular subscribers in Russia rose

In May 2003, the number of cellular subscribers in Russia rose

In Mumbai, India, where they love both films and SMS, you can now book your movie ticket through text messagin

In Mumbai, India, where they love both films and SMS, you can now book your movie ticket through text messagin

Sify reports on the latest Bollywood craze in Mumbai, whereby a string of free SMSs are sent out to mobile users revealing the climax of soon to-be released film

Sify reports on the latest Bollywood craze in Mumbai, whereby a string of free SMSs are sent out to mobile users revealing the climax of soon to-be released film

A new stock quote service called mobiquote that has taken two years to develop delivers key financial data and business news to mobile phone

A new stock quote service called mobiquote that has taken two years to develop delivers key financial data and business news to mobile phone

An Australian company specializing in building supplies and trade networks has launched a new «Trade Select» service by SMS, allowing for the searching and sourcing of tradesmen fast and eas

An Australian company specializing in building supplies and trade networks has launched a new «Trade Select» service by SMS, allowing for the searching and sourcing of tradesmen fast and eas

April text figures mark the sixth consecutive month that over

April text figures mark the sixth consecutive month that over

In an appeal to it's 22 million football fans, Vodafone Italia has acquired the exclusive worldwide rights for 3 years, to show pictures of the games of 31 Italian Serie A, Serie B and Serie C football team

In an appeal to it's 22 million football fans, Vodafone Italia has acquired the exclusive worldwide rights for 3 years, to show pictures of the games of 31 Italian Serie A, Serie B and Serie C football team

The mobile phone industry experienced better than expected sales, as worldwide mobile phone unit sales totaled 11

The mobile phone industry experienced better than expected sales, as worldwide mobile phone unit sales totaled 11

In an effort to attract young people into volunteer work for the National Railway Museum, a text campaign is being launched, sending SMS to young people in schools and colleges around York to tempt them into applyin

In an effort to attract young people into volunteer work for the National Railway Museum, a text campaign is being launched, sending SMS to young people in schools and colleges around York to tempt them into applyin

Travel site Frommer reports on a great feature from PlanetReunite

Travel site Frommer reports on a great feature from PlanetReunite

In a refreshing idea for summertime, Greek mobile operator Teletstet is offering cocktail recipes by MM

In a refreshing idea for summertime, Greek mobile operator Teletstet is offering cocktail recipes by MM

In an interesting article for the NY Times, Sabra Chartrand describes some of the new functions (all patented) for cell phones of the future, such as:

- An Israeli inventor in Jerusalem has won a patent for using cellphone signals to determine where people are driving in their cars so traffic signals can be timed to reduce congestio

In an interesting article for the NY Times, Sabra Chartrand describes some of the new functions (all patented) for cell phones of the future, such as:

- An Israeli inventor in Jerusalem has won a patent for using cellphone signals to determine where people are driving in their cars so traffic signals can be timed to reduce congestio

To prevent a repeat of the abduction and murder of 2 year-old James Bulger, who was lead away from a shopping centre by two ten year olds, a new alarm system dubbed «Child Safety Zones» will flash up pictures of children as soon as they go missing in shopping centres across the U

To prevent a repeat of the abduction and murder of 2 year-old James Bulger, who was lead away from a shopping centre by two ten year olds, a new alarm system dubbed «Child Safety Zones» will flash up pictures of children as soon as they go missing in shopping centres across the U

France Télecom is offering it's land line phone subscribers the possibility to send text messages to subscribers of their mobile affiliate Orang

France Télecom is offering it's land line phone subscribers the possibility to send text messages to subscribers of their mobile affiliate Orang

The Scotland Police warns that threats and extortion are rising sharply as extortionists and bullies and even professional criminals exploite the anonymity of cell phones, according to an article in The Sunday Heral

The Scotland Police warns that threats and extortion are rising sharply as extortionists and bullies and even professional criminals exploite the anonymity of cell phones, according to an article in The Sunday Heral

Anti-G8 Protests turned violent in Geneva and Lausanne last night, smashing cars and stores windows, setting fires and attacking city buildings (more in Reuters

Anti-G8 Protests turned violent in Geneva and Lausanne last night, smashing cars and stores windows, setting fires and attacking city buildings (more in Reuters