Dozing driver delays long-distance bus
A West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) bus arrived at its destination 35 minutes late after the driver took a nap during the journey and forgot to set his alarm clock, it has been learned.
Microsoft refreshes Pocket PC software
A new Connection Manager allows devices with 802.11b WLAN hardware to detect WLANs that usea a device from (JVC) Japan. Already gaining momentum over chief rival PalmSource, Microsoft is set to announce a new version of its software for PDAs (personal digital assistants) on Monday that is poised to make Pocket PCs more attractive to users.
DoCoMo spotlights wireless success
The wide maturity gap between the wireless markets in the U.S. and Japan was highlighted Friday during NTT DoCoMo USA CEO Nobuharu Ono’s keynote address at CeBIT America, during which he spotlighted an array of popular Japanese DoCoMo products that won’t be arriving in the U.S. any time soon.
NTT DoCoMo to Launch Client Authentication Service via FOMA Network
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries announced today that they will introduce the FirstPass(TM) SSL client authentication service via the 3G network in conjunction with the launch of new F2102V and N2102V FOMA handsets.
Teacher resigns over upskirt snapshot
An elementary school teacher who used his camera-equipped cell phone to take a snapshot up a girl’s skirt has resigned in disgrace after being suspended for three months, it has been learned.
Network365 gets € 10m boost for mzone
Wireless software firm Network365 has closed €10m in a third round of private equity funding for its comprehensive payments and service system, mzone. Last week, NTT DoCoMo chose the Wicklow-based company to provide mobile payment and banking services to all of its subscribers in Japan.