Abstract
The author of this paper notes how common cellphones have become and how they affect our every day life. The paper includes a brief study into the advantages and disadvantages of cellphones.

From the Paper
"Another major concern over cell phone use is the safety debate. Studies have shown that drivers who talk on cell phones are as dangerous as those who drive drunk. "Driving and talking on a cell phone is like drinking and driving. In both cases, the driver's reaction time is slowed, especially in the event of a roadway mishap requiring urgent response. In addition, a driver likely cannot give the same level of attention to driving as when not using a cell phone" (Egan). New York was the first state to pass laws against driving while talking on your cell phone, and several other states are poised to follow suit."

Tags:communication, mobile, Nokia, Vodafone, Orange, One2One, technology

Abstract
This paper discusses how cellphones have formed an inseparable part of our lives with a quantum leap in recent years and their use is ubiquitous with an estimated 4.6 billion subscriptions globally. The paper also examines how our health, the environment and our behavior all suffer as a consequence of using cellphones. In particular the paper looks at the potential damage to our bodies and the environment from radiation and how they also have considerably altered the lifestyle of today's generation and how they have changed the way humans live and interact with each other, resulting in a shift of paradigm.

From the Paper
"The method of communication used by cellphones is by transmitting radio waves through a network of antennas. Health advocates have been worrying since last century over the exposure of living things to high radio frequencies and their harm. Cellphone waves are non-ionizing in nature but have the tendency to be absorbed by cellular tissues in our body closest to the cellphone. Once absorbed they can lead to genetic damage, tumors and consequently malignant cancer. According to a study recently conducted by WHO (Reuters) it was found that there is a direct link between cancer and the usage of mobile phones and that cellphones should be given the term of "possible carcinogenic." Yet in our society there is just an upward trend observed in the usage of cellphones with operators involved in cutthroat marketing to achieve higher sales, and since the government makes a big chunk of their revenue by taxing these mobile phone operators they are not keen on highlighting the risk posed by a cellphone. "

Tags:radiation, cancer, radio, waves

Abstract
This paper discusses cell towers and antennas and questions their safety in the community. The paper confirms that the number of cell sites has increased over the years in proportion to the expanding number of subscribers. These tower structures are erected on various locations such as parks, schools and fire houses. The paper considers if these towers really put us at risk and states that according to the Food and Drug Administration Act, exposure to cellphone radiation on the ground is significantly weaker than exposure on the direct path of the transmitted signal of the antenna. This exposure is several thousand of times less than the minimum safety levels recommended by expert studies. Thus the paper confirms that civilian exposure to cellphone radiation is well within the safety margins.

From the Paper
"Electromagnetic radiation, composed of electric and magnetic energy moving at the speed of light, is the one feared by most people. The electromagnetic spectrum is a wide range of electromagnetic signals ranging from high-frequency x-rays and gamma rays to low-frequency radio waves. Your cellphone's electromagnetic radiation has a 3kHz-300GHz frequency. This falls just after the very low frequency like your computers and before or just the same frequency as your everyday microwave oven. And still the radiation coming from the sun poses more danger than your cellphone."

Tags:radiation, high-frequency, x-rays, gamma, rays, radio, waves

Abstract
In late 1999, following a year that was characterized by a number of damaging product introduction delays, the residual effects of an earlier recall of 60,000 phones, reduced sales and increasing levels of intense competition in the marketplace, Sony closed down its cellphone production operation in North America. The paper shows that in order to remain competitive, Sony took a realistic look at the market, divested itself of operations in an area where it could no longer profitably compete, took advantage of outsourcing some of its manufacturing needs by means of the vehicle of utilizing outside contract manufacturing operations and further reduced costs associated with development by entering into a joint development agreement with Ericsson of Sweden. The paper looks at Sony's move in the context of the cellphone market in the United States, provides a product description and uses the Porter Five Forces Model to explain the forces that shape competition within an industry.

From the Paper
"The Japanese digital cellular telephone market clearly foretells what cell phones, service and technology will look like in the future?worldwide. Whereas a few short years ago, when a cellular telephone rang in Japan, people would have to speak very loudly in order to be properly understood. Such is no longer the case. Today, instead of speaking on the phones, users are reading email, checking calendars, reviewing weather forecasts (and baseball scores), playing games, downloading text and sending messages. With the music-related innovation detailed above, users will soon be able to also have the strains of their favorite music with them as well. In essence, at least as far as Japan is concerned, this new phone has become the equivalent of the personal computer with wireless connectivity but with much more stringent design constraints (Yoshida, 2000)."

Tags:QUALCOMM, CDMA, Texas, Instruments, PlayStation

Abstract
In this article, the writer examines the effects of the mobile phone, as a disruptive technology in the telecommunication market. The writer provides the description of the fixed phone market prior to the disruption and looks at the disruption. The writer discusses the reaction of the fixed telephone operators and examines the actual overview of the market and predictions for the future.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
-Background of the Industry and the Selected Company Prior to the Disruption
-The Disruption
-Reaction of the "Victim"
-Results to Date
-Lessons Learned
-Prediction for the Future
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"Another and most important victim of the mobile phone as a disruptive technology is the landline market. Indeed, the convenience of mobile phones reduced the use of fixed phones. As a result the reaction of landline operators was, depending on the countries, to cut prices, to eliminate fixed monthly charges and innovate in products and services offered. Indeed, as there is a strong competition between operators, many of them also provide internet, television and mobile services. They offer double play and triple play packages composed of landline/ internet and landline/ internet/ television; and offers of fixed-mobile services . Finally, fixed phones shall not be evicted from the market, but retain market shares, as many consumers choose to have both fixed and mobile phones."

Tags:phone, cellphone, telephone, network, transmission, handsets

Abstract
Discusses Sony Electronics forming Personal Mobile Communications America (PMC America). Goal of the new unit in the digital cellular & personal communication services (PCS) sectors. Describes challenges of the market. Japan's marketplace. Product. Strategy including Porter Five Forces Model. Competitors. Role of consumer demand. Future strategy of Sony cellular telephone business.

From the Paper
"In July 1982, Sony Electronics opened its Corporate Headquarters facility in Park Ridge, New Jersey. In June 1993, they opened a large operations center in Northern California. In January 1995, Sony formed Personal Mobile Communications America (PMC America), with headquarters in San Diego, California. This unit was formed (in Southern California) to pursue the strategic growth opportunities that were recognized, at the time, to be emergent in the digital cellular and personal communication services (PCS) sectors. This unit had its own captive marketing, sales, engineering, and manufacturing functions and represented a vertically integrated organization for Sony.
Among the product offerings for PMC America were Sony digital cellular telephone..."

Tags:Mobile, PMC

Abstract
The model chosen for the analysis is a relatively new device used in the wireless communication that is constantly on the rise in our society. The paper asserts that it is no surprise that the past several years have seen an increased interest in the health effects and risks that relate to the use of the cell phones.

From the Paper
"1. Product name: Motorola V3 GSM wireless phone (RAZR V3) 2. The warning: No Warning or caution given by the manufacturer, only a brief "Safety and General Information" section. 3. Analysis: The model chosen for the analysis is a relatively new device used in the wireless communication. This technology and hence the use of the devices for it is in the constant rise in our society. It is no surprise than that past several years have seen an increased interest in the health effects and risks that relate to the use of the cell phones."

Tags:technology, health effects, cell phones

Abstract
This paper explains that advertising media is being affected by technology, such as DVR and TIVO, which gives viewers the option to skip commercial breaks, and by online newspapers and magazines, which are causing print edition circulation to decline steadily. The author explains that advertisers are moving to Internet sites, such social networks and the virtual worlds, and even to cellphones. The paper relates that television advertising is being affected as corporations are realizing that the Internet gets their message out for a fraction of the cost of TV. The author concludes that the web is the new advertising frontier, but as society grows and evolves, so will the way corporations target consumers.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Social Networks
Virtual Worlds
Other Technology and Web Based Ad Mediums
How Technology is Changing Advertising
Luxury Moves Online
Ad Blocks
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Another form of online social sites that is beginning to gain momentum in the ad industry is virtual worlds. These sites are hybrids between games and social networks. They allow members to develop characters called avatars and then explore worlds and interact with other avatars. One of the leading avatar sets is Secondlife. Toyota, CSI, and other big name companies have put a lot of money into developing sites in Secondlife. National Geographic is currently considering launching sites in Secondlife in order to spread awareness and encourage travel."

Tags:myspace, facebook, secondlife, frontier, blocks

Abstract
An explanation of how Bluetooth technology works and its impact on technological innovation. The paper looks at the invention of Bluetooth, as well as its various uses and applications for phones, computers, Internet, and more.

Contents
Introduction
How It Works
Connection and Standby States
Uses in Business and Home
Printers
Cell Phones
Laptops and Desktop Networks
Bluetooth Already in Business
Corporate Support
PC Card
IBM
Microsoft and the OS
Cellphones
Competition
Cable and Wire LANS
Home RF
802

From the Paper
"Today the breakthrough wireless technology that bares the same name has similar intentions as Harald Blatand once did. It aims to unify all electronic devices under a common standard for short-range wireless communication. Bluetooth has the backing of over 2,000 companies including Microsoft, Intel, Motorola, and Nokia. Theses companies have unified under the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) who claim to be, "working together to define and promote an open, royalty-free specification for seamless wireless connectivity and cable replacement for a wide variety of mobility-enhancing devices". The project has been gaining momentum and support since its beginnings but some critics are not sure whether it will have the positive impacts many of its backers and consumers are hoping for. In recent months competition has become tougher from companies like Apple and Lucent who hope to put out their own standard of short-range wireless data transmission."

Tags:internet, phone, network, innovation, lan, wireless

Abstract
This paper explains that online radio, which simply rebroadcasts the content from existing, traditional radio stations or is solely virtual, has done the music industry much more good than harm because it is able to expose a greater diversity of people to artists and a greater diversity of artists to people. The author, using statistics, points out the correlation that the more you burn from the Internet, the more CDs you buy; therefore, the author seeks other causes for the lagging sales in the music industry, such as the recession, competition from other forms of entertainment, consolidation of radio stations, the ever-increasing CD prices, and even cellphones. The paper relates that the music industry's legal campaign against downloading is being circumvented by new technology, such as "Grouper", which only allows users to "stream" songs from a peer and, thus, operates legally under the "private performance" section of the copyright law.

Table of Contents
Introduction
History of Online Radio
History of Music Downloads
Effects of Online Radio on the Music Industry
Effects of Music Downloads
Current Legal Status of Downloading

From the Paper
"As technology increased, so did the popularity of file sharing software like Napster. Although the use of such file-sharing software to download non-copyrighted material is not illegal, the propensity was for users to download copyrighted materials ("File Sharing"). For the last few years, the legalities of file sharing have made the issue one of the central debates. Record companies and musicians argue on both sides of the issue. Most, however, feel that unauthorized music downloads infringe on their livelihood and have negatively affected the profitability of the music industry as a whole. However, this may not be true."

Tags:napster, grouper, rebroadcast, promotion, statistics