Google expands mobile ads test   15 Nov 2006 22:16 GMT
Google Inc. has expanded to several additional countries a test to provide ads for mobile devices, as the search engine giant attempts to extend its vibrant advertising business into the realm of cell phones.
Source: InfoWorld

Microsoft ad sales support Wi-Fi network in Oregon   15 Nov 2006 21:29 GMT
Microsoft Corp. announced plans on Wednesday to bring free wireless Internet service to Portland, Oregon, by selling ads through its controversial adCenter data-mining system.
Source: InfoWorld

GPS finding its way to the mainstream   15 Nov 2006 21:04 GMT
As prices drop, demand is increasing for mapping devices that also play music and movies.
Photos: Personal GPS devices take off
Source: ZDNet

FCC official mum on AT&T-BellSouth merger   15 Nov 2006 20:52 GMT
While quiet on merger and Net neutrality, he says government intervention in market failures must be "narrowly tailored and sunsetted."
Source: ZDNet

Boost Launches Phone Tracking Service (NewsFactor)   15 Nov 2006 18:05 GMT
NewsFactor - Mobile phone users looking to hook up with their friends and associates, as well as share messages, photos, and other tidbits of personal interest, will soon have access to a service that essentially takes MySpace into the wireless realm through location-based technology.
Source: Yahoo

Nokia releases Sourcefire-based security appliance   15 Nov 2006 15:44 GMT
Nokia has introduced a security appliance aimed at helping enterprises keep their networks secure, particularly in the face of threats that arise as more employees access corporate data remotely from devices like smartphones and laptops.
Source: InfoWorld

EasyMobile to close mobile phone service in UK   15 Nov 2006 15:12 GMT
EasyMobile plans to shut its mobile phone service in the U.K. on Dec. 13, leaving its 80,000 customers to find a new service provider.
Source: InfoWorld

Cingular to dabble in mobile banking   15 Nov 2006 13:38 GMT
No. 1 U.S. cellular operator is talking with banks about letting its customers manage their money by phone, starting in 2007.
Source: ZDNet

Stronger Signals from Vodafone (BusinessWeek Online)   15 Nov 2006 13:08 GMT
BusinessWeek Online - Vodafone Group shares climbed in London trading Nov. 14 before pulling back as the world's largest mobile-phone operator adjusted first-half earnings beat analyst expectations and sales gained momentum in emerging markets such as India.
Source: Yahoo

Text message spam could spell trouble for text-based ads   15 Nov 2006 12:00 GMT
Spam could jeopardize mobile carriers' plans for injecting marketing into their services.
Source: ZDNet