augmented reality

Next week in Las Vegas tens of thousands of technology and mobile executives, professionals and enthusiasts will gather for the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. As in recent years, the wireless industry will have a significant presence at the show, but from what I'm hearing from analysts and insiders there may be less of a bang at this show than in years past.

If Nokia and Microsoft can't figure a way to get the benefits of Windows Phone across to consumers, Windows Phone will flounder and Nokia will sink.

Qualcomm ( NASDAQ:QCOM ) has used its annual Uplinq conference in San Diego as a showcase for its wide interest and presence in the mobile technology market. FierceMobileContent Executive Editor Jason Ankeny has been on the ground covering the developments form the conference. Here is a roundup of the coverage.

Handset makers are increasingly looking to use "augmented reality" technology to give an edge to their smartphone applications and services. LG has said it will pre-load an augmented reality