RIM announces lifestyle apps for BlackBerry - CNET News

Review  |  reviews.cnet.com | Sep 11, 2008

Research in Motion, maker of the popular BlackBerry smartphone, is looking to attract new customers with applications that extend usefulness of devices beyond e-mail. Read this blog post by Marguerite Reardon on CTIA show.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12261_7-10039409-51.html

Microwave Engineering Online - Encyclopedia

Windows Messenger is the XP counterpart to MSN Messenger, both of which have been upgraded to Windows Live Messenger. Organizations can use the instant messaging capabilities in Microsoft Exchange to set up a private IM system. See Windows Live Messenger.

http://www.mwee.com/encyclopedia/defineterm.jhtml?term=WindowsMessenger

In-Stat - Free Papers

Whitepaper  |  www.in-stat.com

In-Stat makes available a wide array of downloads at no cost to visitors to this Web site. Subjects covered are varied and include teleconference rebroadcasts, special industry presentations, newsletter reports and state of the market white papers all covering the hottest topics in the industry.

http://www.in-stat.com/whitepapers.asp

CTIA Unveils Barcode Scanning White Paper

Whitepaper  |  www.mobilewhack.com | Sep 11, 2008

You knew it was bound to happen, didn’t you? Today, CTIA announced the new Camera-Phone Based Barcode Scanning White Paper, using input from the nation’s leading carriers. The white paper is meant to help define, develop and promote an open system for camera-phone 2D barcode scanning in the US

http://www.mobilewhack.com/ctia-unveils-barcode-scanning-white-paper/

IPC - IPC White Paper Voices Scientific Perspective on Proposed Revisions to RoHS Directive

In addition to TBBPA, Hexabromocylcododecanes (HBCDDs), several phthalate plasticizers, and all organic compounds containing chlorine and bromine, are identified in the report as suggested bans.

http://www.ipc.org/ContentPage.aspx?PageID=6.2.21.5

Intelligent Battery Charger Reference design

Resource  |  www.edn.com | Apr 9, 2007

Intelligent battery charger charges different battery technologies (Li ion, NiMH, NiCd, and lead acid) as well as batteries with the same technology but different voltages and capacities.

http://www.edn.com/refDesign/2140042773.html

MISC. CABLE DAWGS SAFETY EQUIPMENT - Zibb.com

Resource  |  www.zibb.com | Oct 10, 2008

NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought Notice DATE POSTED: 09-OCT-08 AGENCY: Department of the Air Force OFFICE ADDRESS: Incirlik ABUnit 7090 Box 127 Incirlik AB, Turkey. 09824-0280 SUBJECT: Misc. Cable Dawgs Safety Equipment CLASSIFICATION CODE: 58 - Communication, detection, & coherent radiation

http://www.zibb.com/article/4140603/MISC+CABLE+DAWGS+SAFETY+EQUIPMENT

The state of a telephone line that allows dialing and transmission but prohibits incoming calls...

The state of a telephone line that allows dialing and transmission but prohibits incoming calls from being answered. You are off-hook when you remove the handset from the base unit of a stationary phone or press Talk on a portable phone.

http://www.eeproductcenter.com/encyclopedia/defineterm.jhtml?term=off-hook

Wireless Temperature Sensing Tackles Tough Industrial Applications

Resource  |  www.designnews.com | Sep 15, 2008

Wireless sensing has many benefits for industrial applications, but in the past, the problems have outnumbered the benefits limiting its use. Recent technology advances have made wireless sensing practical for many industrial applications. One answer is Banner Engineering's Sure Cross wireless

http://www.designnews.com/resource_center/items/140.php

Redmond strikes back: a review of the new 3G Zune

Review  |  arstechnica.com | Sep 22, 2008

The third-generation Zune lineup is here, and it turns out to be more of a software revamp than a hardware refresh. With FM song tagging, wireless streaming and store access, games, and a clock(!), the Zune is quickly maturing into a compelling platform.<a

http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/microsoft-zune-review.ars