Mobile technology is a huge area of potential for new media. Research
and investment in mobile areas is crucial. I have a growing understanding
for the potential for mobile technology which i feel has much more to
offer in the next couple of years.
Examples of mobile content
Eten M600+ PDA - Research and evaluation of mobile
PDAs for use by local teams. Technical support and application testing.
SportsDo - GPS tracking and data collection for London
Marathon and Tour de France.
Mobile Phones - SMS and MMS image submission using
short code for User generated content.
Mobile reviews - Video reviews over GPRS plus 50 word
sms arts reviews using Nokia N73s.
Mobile walks - Mobile walks for Coast, a Bafta winning
idea for local mobile content.
Mobile webcam - boatcam, blackpool tower webcam.
Weather Stations - real time weather technology from around
England.
Mobile webcasting - Research and development into use
of Wi-Fi technology for mobile streaming.
