Latest articles by Debra Kaufman
BBC plans subscription-only U.S. iPlayer on iPad
The global launch of iPlayer will provide BBC TV content on multiple platforms.
Verizon Wireless turns on 4G in 38 major metropolitan areas
Consumer-oriented handsets will be available by mid-2011.
Siano SMS1530 mobile TV receiver chip wins CEA award
The chip marks Siano’s entry into the U.S. mobile DTV market.
Hubbard Broadcasting successfully launches mobile DTV
KSTP-TV currently broadcasts one channel.
Stats look good for mobile advertising, says Harris Interactive study
TVB and the Ad Council ran a drunk driving campaign in the OMVC showcase.
Smart phone use to increase 700 percent in five years, says Informa Telecoms
Sprint is set to ship almost 3 million 4G phones in 2010.
Nielsen: More subscribers gravitate to smart phones
The new ‘Global Smartphone Report’ also shows more Android phones on the market.
Facebook partners with Groupon, Zynga, Yelp, Loopt, Booyah for one-step sign-on
The social networking giant is extending its existing permission system.
Microsoft, LG Electronics partner for free apps
The number of WP7 apps is approaching 2000.
NBC Universal Digital Entertainment teams with Dove
The Good2Go platform is a year-long project.
Droid Incredible offers V Cast Apps
Verizon Wireless is offering app developers another platform.
Apple, Google reportedly vie to buy online payment company Boku
Google is also integrating mobile advertising network AdMob with its AdSense advertising solution.
PBS goes mobile with apps, Web strategies
The public network’s approach features local content and full TV episodes.
Qualcomm mulls over future of FLO TV
At question is its white-label service for Verizon Wireless and AT&T.
Lionsgate uses 2-D barcodes to promote 'For Colored Girls'
The barcodes redirect consumers to a mobile site with marketing materials.
Verizon to use broadcasting to deliver live video over LTE
The move is a strategy to deal with network overload.
NHL debuts on Foursquare
The league has launched a location-based social media campaign for the 2010-2011 season.
ComScore mobile report spotlights U.S., Europe, Japan
Not surprisingly, the Japanese are the most connected.
Gartner releases 2010 'Hype Cycle' report
The rapid rise of the iPad could lead to a temporary slump, according to the report.
Hipcricket partners with mobile barcode leader Scanbuy
The integration offers additional tools to advertisers.
Sezmi, YTL Communications partner for quadruple play
The advanced TV system is based on a hybrid broadcast/4G network.
