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U.S. regulators may dedicate spectrum to free wireless broadband
newsAt the Knight/FCC sponsored Digital Inclusion Summit in Washington today, one of the FCC's recommendations for a draft of its National Broadband Plan was to consider using some wireless spectrum for free or low cost wireless broadband. Read the full story here.
iPhone addictive according to Stanford University study
newsA study conducted by Stanford University and 200 students has found that the iPhone can be, unsurprisingly, addictive. Read the full story here.
Cisco dropping WiMAX hardware development
newsCisco said recently that it will stop making WiMAX radios, base stations, and modems, and will instead focus on its IP networks that are used by both WiMAX and long term evolution (LTE) 4G networks. Read the full story here.
Rapid Rise of Children With Cell Phones Concerns Researchers
newsThe number of children using cell phones has nearly doubled since 2005, an increase driven by more kid-friendly phones, concerning many researchers who warn that young adults are more vulnerable to the potential risks from electromagnetic radiation.
Goldman Sachs slashes Google Nexus One sales estimate for 2010
newsGoldman Sachs expects Google to sell just 1 million Nexus One units in 2010, down from the original 3.5 million it projected earlier this year. The firm attributes a lack of marketing and customer service issues as reasons for slashing the forecast, according to The Wall Street Journal. Read the full story here.
Verizon Wireless reveals its 4G LTE network real-world speeds
newsVerizon Wireless has been testing its fourth generation long term evolution (LTE) network in Boston and Seattle. Today, it revealed a few of its real-world data speeds that are significantly faster than current 3G networks. Read the full story here.
Nokia Developing Self-Charging Cell Phones
newsScientists at Nokia have developed a way to recharge cell phone batteries with movement, rather than using a charger, similar to methods found in high-end mechanical watches.
Gresso Launches Croc Skin Phone, Costs $2,800
newsLuxury mobile phone brand Gresso has released a handset made from red crocodile skin, specifically designed for women, costing $2,800.
FCC to revamp Universal Service Fund
newsThe FCC today said that it plans to revamp the Universal Service fund to help deliver broadband services to poor and rural areas. Read the full story here.
Microsoft Says New Windows Phones Won't Run Current Apps
newsMicrosoft said its new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7, will not be able to run any programs written for older versions of its software, leaving many applications obsolete.

