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Mobile Future heads to North Carolina

Posted: 05/28/09 by Mobile Future Team

Mobile Future heads to North Carolina next week for event with Local Tech Wire exploring how wireless technology is changing the consumer experience. Next week's discussion takes place in Raleigh, North Carolina, home to the state capitol and one of the hubs of "The Research Triangle."  

We're delighted to welcome Representative Ty Harrell, Chairman of the Science and Technology Committee, who'll open the session, as well as several local experts discussing the latest wireless trends.

Panelists include:

• Art Contreras, a former U.S. Marshall and longtime law enforcement officer in the City of Houston. He will discuss how law enforcement is using mobile technology to make us safer.

• Sam Matheny, general manager of News Over Wireless, the Raleigh-based operation owned by Capitol Broadcasting that is making mobile TV reality for TV stations across the United States.

• Jerry Paradise, executive director, notebook business unit at Lenovo, which recently unveiled its line of high-speed wireless capable "netbook" computers. Lenovo's worldwide headquarters are located in Morrisville.

• Matt MacPherson, Director of Marketing for Cisco, the world's largest networking gear maker that operates a campus in Research Triangle Park with more than 2,0000 employees. Cisco is working with Clearwire to develop the next-generation "4G" network while also working to make high-speed wireless networks in the home a reality.

It's sure to be an exciting discussion so check back next week for video coverage of the event!

Life is a highway - mobile apps for auto enthusiasts

Posted: 03/11/09 by Molly Kocour

From New York Times "Wheels" blogger John Quain:

"Indeed, our love affair with cellphones is increasingly being coupled with our love affair with the automobile, spawning applications - some silly, some sublime - that drivers can download to their mobile handsets for little or no money."  

True enough.  To satisfy your inner Brian O'Conner , there's a program called Dynolicious, which gauges your 0-to-60 times, supposedly to within 0.08 of a second. It also measures lateral G-forces.   Speaking of speed traps (we weren't but given the above, it seemed like a natural segue), some new apps give warnings of oncoming hazards.  For example, an iPhone app called Njection compiles feedback from subscribers and pinpoints speed traps along any route you input.   And when you hit a pothole going 80, you'll need a new struts.  But at least with RepairPal, you can get a quick wireless estimate for parts and labor costs, as well as nearby repair shops with customer ratings.   And those who are more concerned with reducing their carbon footprint can turn to greenMeter, Ecorio and other apps that suggest ways to save on fuel.   Just what we need now that the weather's warmer and Spring Break is here.