AFP - A US group that harnesses mobile phone technology to raise money for charities on Saturday launched text message campaigns to raise money for victims of the powerful quake in Chile.
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US group launches text message aid drive for Chile quake (AFP)
Podcast: 3G Wireless Speed Tests and PMA Camera Trends (PC World)
PC World - This week on the podcast, PCWorld editors Mark Sullivan, Tim Moynihan, and Robert Strohmeyer dig into our second annual 3G wireless performance tests as AT&T makes a major leap over its competitors to take the top spot in performance and reliability.
This Week In Geek: Mobile Hacks, Power Concepts, and Hands-On Computing (PC World)
PC World - Another week, another roundup of what you may missed in the world of geek. During the past seven days we've looked at how to hack your Windows Mobile phone to run Android, how one design student is looking to save the world one power outlet at a time, and how you can get more hands on with your computers.
Think Tank: Gov’t Needs to Give up Some Spectrum (PC World)
PC World - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission should look not only for television broadcasters to give up unused wireless spectrum but also government agencies, in an effort to provide more spectrum for commercial mobile broadband, a new paper says.
Novatel Wireless shares drop after weak forecast (AP)
AP - Shares of Novatel Wireless Inc. slid Friday after the company's forecast for the quarter fell short of expectations.
Skype Pulls Windows Mobile Apps; No Word of Return (PC World)
PC World - Skype's VoIP apps for the Windows Mobile operating system, Skype Lite and Skype for Windows Phones, are no longer available for download, the company announced, claiming the apps didn't offer a good enough experience.
Novatel Wireless shares tumble on weak forecast (AP)
AP - Novatel Wireless Inc. posted a profit in the fourth quarter on better sales of its modems and wireless networking gear. But the stock fell on weaker-than-expected guidance.
FCC Chairman: Congress Should Pay for Public Safety Network (PC World)
PC World - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will ask Congress for US$12 billion to $16 billion to pay for building and maintaining a nationwide mobile broadband network for emergency response agencies, including police and fire departments.
Alaska Airlines Switches to Aircell for Wi-Fi (PC World)
PC World - Alaska Airlines plans to introduce the Gogo in-flight Wi-Fi service from Aircell on all its aircraft, even though it has already completed testing with another provider, Row 44.
FCC Chairman: Congress Should Pay for Public Safety Network (PC World)
PC World - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will ask Congress for US$16 billion to $18 billion to pay for building and maintaining a nationwide mobile broadband network for emergency response agencies, including police and fire departments.