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ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced innovative new chip-making technology for power-management semiconductors - the company's first foray into a segment seen as critical to the development of alternative energy sources, smart buildings and new consumer devices. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO ) IBM's process integrates wireless communications into a single...
The campus-wide Cal U Fusion initiative makes digital devices part of teaching and learning CALIFORNIA, Pa., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At California University of Pennsylvania, professors aren't telling students to turn off their cell phones in class. In fact, a growing number of faculty encourage students to use smart phones and handheld devices, such as the iPad or iPod Touch, to access information, take notes or keep up with current events. It's all part of Cal U Fusion, a...
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This past weekend the US Open of Surfing, sponsored by action sports industry giant Hurley International was held in "Surf City" attracting over 500,000 visitors during the three-day event. The crowd of sun and surf lovers was dominated by teens and 20 somethings that besides their love of the beach also shared their connectivity to social networking environments, often with multi-functional smart phones. For the Oral Cancer...
ST. LOUIS, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile devices like smart phones and tablet computers are taking the world of education by storm. We've all watched online learning grow in popularity since the late 1990's with just about any kind of courseware now available via web delivery. And now, with the introduction of the iPad and other touch screen tablet devices, online learning is about to take another giant step toward anywhere, anytime learning. American School of Real Estate Express, aka...
Writing in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing, researchers from the US and Germany point out an inherent flaw in the financial industry adopting biometric logins to boost security in that the advent of mobile devices, such as netbooks, PDAs, and smart phones might make biometric logins impossible when one is on the move.Biometric logins that use fingerprints, voice recognition, or identify you based on how you type look set to replace conventional passwords for...
Two computer scientists explored how smart phones can be hacked, hijacked and exploited without their owner's knowledgeSmart phones are becoming a common part of everyday life. Millions of Americans are using these powerful devices whose impressive capabilities and features rival that of desktop computers from just a few years ago, including new tools that can help simplify everyday tasks such as finding a parking garage or the nearest drycleaner.But suppose you're a criminal who wants to...
CHICAGO, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- While smart phones have made it easier for workers to stay connected to the office, they may not be a good idea for every commute. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, more than one-half (54 percent) of workers who have a smart phone or similar device said they check it when driving a vehicle. Comparing industries, sales workers (66 percent) used their smart phones while driving more than any other group surveyed, followed by 59 percent of professional...
LONDON, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Laptops and smart phones are the mobile computing products most commonly used by European chief executive officers (CXOs). However, web-based collaboration tools, valuable particularly for business travel, are gradually gaining importance. Mobile-based applications, both location-based and multimedia contents, are relatively new concepts offering significant potential for service providers. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO) New...
Computer scientists at Rutgers University have shown how a familiar type of personal computer security threat can now attack new generations of smart mobile phones, with the potential to cause more serious consequences.The researchers, who are presenting their findings at a mobile computing workshop this week in Maryland, demonstrated how such a software attack could cause a smart phone to eavesdrop on a meeting, track its owner's travels, or rapidly drain its battery to render the phone...
Smart phones, conventional phones becoming better, faster and more diverse YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports latest tests of 69 cell phones found that models are evolving to offer more sophisticated capabilities to meet consumers' more diverse needs and lifestyles. According to a recent Consumer Reports National Research Center survey of more than 13,500 online subscribers, the desire for advanced features was the main reason consumers bought a new phone....
