Articles by Jeff Goldman

Symbian On the Rise

Fri, 27 May 2005 14:45:00 EDT

Thanks to some new devices on the market, not to mention Sendo's high-profile defection away from Microsoft, the Symbian operating system has been in the news a lot lately. What's the story behind the system, and what does it have to offer developers, end users, and the market in general?

The Price of RFID

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 EST

Initiatives by Wal-Mart and the Department of Defense will soon require hundreds of suppliers to implement complex RFID systems. These systems can offer enormous benefits, but the costs are high. What are the key challenges that companies face in fulfilling the mandates?

The World's Smallest Film Festival

Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:06:57 EST

Mixing creative collaboration with technical ingenuity, the World's Smallest Film Festival is finding innovative ways to encourage the development of mobile content.

Getting the Input

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 13:15:35 EST

Now that Graffiti has been replaced on Palm devices, users are exploring a wide range of textentry methods. What's the best solution for you?

The Wireless Weatherman

Wed, 20 Aug 2003 13:26:17 EDT

Every day, more than four million viewers nationwide watch weather forecaster Tony Perkins' reports on ABC TV's Good Morning America. What most of those viewers don't know is that wireless technology is essential to much of the work that Perkins does, from onsite reporting in the aftermath of a tropical storm to interviews in the crowd during Good Morning America's summer concert series.

Tablet PCs in San Diego Classrooms

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

The high-tech sector has been an integral part of life in San Diego for many years now, but local schools haven't always shared in the industry's advances. The San Diego County Office of Education is working to change that with a countywide initiative to dramatically increase the use of technology in schools, putting wireless tablet PCs in every classroom by the 2003-2004 school year.

The Mouse Is Mobile

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

In a recent interview, Jeff Goldman spoke with Dan Mattox of the Walt Disney World Resort's Information Services department, and found there's a lot more wireless behind Mickey Mouse than you might expect.

The Windup Phone

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

For anyone who uses a mobile phone on a regular basis, it's an all too familiar scenario. In the middle of an important call, the unimaginable happens: that annoying beep, the blinking red light, and your battery is dead. If you're on the phone with a friend, it's annoying; in an emergency, it can be catastrophic.

RIM BlackBerry: Ripe for Picking?

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

Research In Motion's BlackBerry wireless e-mail device has enjoyed a competition-free market for quite awhile. Over the past few months, a number of new products have started to appear with similar functionality, but will they be able to challenge the market leader?

iPhone or iRumor?

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST

It's been around for years: a rumor that Apple is going to revolutionize the market with a radical new smartphone. A recent New York Times article sparked a new round of discussion on the issue but is there really anything behind the rumor? Back in August, a New York Times article entitled, 'Apple's Chief in the Risky Land of the Handhelds' sparked a new round of speculation on an age-old rumor. Citing a range of factors, from Apple's ongoing software agreement with Pixo, Inc., to features in the newest Macintosh operating system, the article suggested that the company may be developing an Apple-branded phone/PDA, or smartphone, dubbed the 'iPhone.'

Symbian on the Rise

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 EST