> VC: Visto snags $51M. Article [1]
> Softbank said it will roll over loans taken on to buy the Japan operations of Vodafone by the end of next month. Article [2] (WSJ sub. req.)
> T-Mobile USA is launching the first clamshell that integrates BlackBerry Connect and a SureType keypad. Article [3]
> ZigBee gets an improved spec. Article [4]
> Verizon will offer an update to enable speakerphone on the Chocolate. Article [5]
And Finally... Supermodel Naomi Campbell, accused of assaulting her maid with a cell phone, failed to show up in court. Article [6]
Links:
[1] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060927/ap_on_hi_te/visto_venture_funding;_ylt=Aje_3_lsTrovTZNrsi3m92MjtBAF;_ylu=X3oDMTA0cDJlYmhvBHNlYwM-
[2] http://online.wsj.com/article/SB115943351806776508.html?mod=telecommunications_primary_hs
[3] http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp?Id=2753&source=HOME
[4] http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=LGPEHM0WJLNA2QSNDLSCKHA?articleID=193006037
[5] http://www.rcrnews.com/news.cms?newsId=27396
[6] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060927/ap_en_ce/people_campbell;_ylt=ApTeLvDPfrWCEFN9ArAl4PEjtBAF;_ylu=X3oDMTA0cDJlYmhvBHNlYwM-