 Nokia chief hints at Lumia phones with NFCExclusive: Marko Ahtisaari interview points towards new designs of Lumia phones without tab on USB charger slot
• Marko Ahtisaari: smartphone evolution is only just beginning
Nokia is working on a Windows Phone model that incorporates NFC (Near Field Communications) technology to connect to (...) [The Guardian]  FCC seeks public comment on LightSquared petition The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on a petition by embattled mobile startup LightSquared that says GPS receivers aren't entitled to protection from interference. [ComputerWorld] United Data Voice Delivers Top-Line Features for Biotech Start-Up As a growing business, Versartis—like many companies today—began their communications search by pricing POTS (plain old telephone service) through the traditional channels, and were forced to explore what else was available that could provide (...) [WebWire Telecommunications] Call to end 'satellite uplink jamming' Five of the largest international broadcasters, including the BBC, have called on delegates to the World Radiocommunication Conference in Geneva to take action over a practice known as "satellite uplink jamming."
This is the intentional interference by states to block transmissions in order to (...) [The Guardian] People behave socially and 'well' even without rules, online avatar study shows Millions of online human interactions were assessed during a new study which included actions such as communication, founding and ending friendships, trading goods, sleeping, moving, however also starting hostilities, attacks and punishment. The game does not suggest any rules and everyone can (...) [Science daily] Ofcom outlines 4G spectrum plans Communications regulator Ofcom has revised its plans for the mobile 4G spectrum auction this year, removing guarantees for two networks and boosting rural coverage
The biggest auction of space on the British airwaves is to be held at the end of 2012, when telecoms companies will bid to acquire (...) [The Guardian] 'Dull' computer classes beefed up The current information and communications technology (ICT) curriculum in England's schools is a "mess" and must be radically revamped, the education secretary has announced. [BBC] 'Dull' computer classes beefed up The current information and communications technology (ICT) curriculum in England's schools is a "mess" and must be radically revamped, the education secretary has announced. [BBC News] Simulating firefighting operations on a PC Firefighters often put their lives at risk during operations, so it is essential they have reliable tools to help them do their job. Now, a modular simulation kit is set to help develop new information and communication technologies -- and ensure they are tailored to firefighters' needs (...) [Science daily] Twitter orchestrates music partnerships with Gracenote and The Echo Nest Makes it easier for developers to pull Verified artist tweets into streaming music services and discovery apps
Twitter has become a key way for the likes of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Kanye West to communicate directly with their huge online fanbases. Now those artists' tweets could be (...) [The Guardian] HP Spectre ultrabook differentiates with NFC, wireless audio Hewlett-Packard on Monday announced the Envy 14 Spectre ultrabook, which the PC maker is trying to distinguish from competition with fresh features such as NFC (near-field communications) and wireless audio. [Network World] Meet Siri's sister (she works on your phone) GIGAOM -- There are a lot of bad Siri imitators in the Android Market, but Monday night a pretty close approximation to Apple's now-iconic personal assistant will be available. At CES, Nuance Communications is launching an Android version of Dragon Go, its voice-powered semantic search (...) [CNN Money] China Mobile tests TD-LTE with T&M equipment from Rohde & Schwarz Munich - China Mobile is using the R&S CMW500 wideband radiocommunications tester from Rohde & Schwarz for TD-LTE testing. The TD-LTE cooperation with the Chinese mobile radio network operator is to c... [WebWire Electronic components] China Mobile tests TD-LTE with T&M equipment from Rohde & Schwarz Munich - China Mobile is using the R&S CMW500 wideband radiocommunications tester from Rohde & Schwarz for TD-LTE testing. The TD-LTE cooperation with the Chinese mobile radio network operator is to c... [WebWire Telecommunications] Iran's internet cafe clampdown is an effective way to dissuade dissidents By demanding cyber cafes take people's details, government is free to focus on other methods of internet censorship
The dream of dictatorships – to control communications within their borders – has got harder and harder as the internet has become more and more pervasive. Fifteen years ago, (...) [The Guardian]
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