The future of the mobile phone may lie in its use as a mobile shopping device, according to a discussion among global mobile executives at the SNS Future in Review (FiRe) technology conference. Scanbuy Corp. announced at FiRe a new barcode system scheduled for U.S. release this summer which will allow users to wirelessly purchase and ship products using their mobile device’s pre-barcode-fitted camera. Chetan Sharma, President of Chetan Sharma Consulting, hosted the “Future of Wireless” panel, which included Gary Roshak, Vice President, Mobile Advertisers and Publishers, Yahoo!; Jonathan Bulkeley, CEO, Scanbuy; Hugh Bradlow, CTO, Telstra; and Rajeev Chand, Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst, Wireless, Rutberg & Co.

Turtle Wireless is proud to introduce the TW801 GSM watch, a revolutionary Tri-band cell phone designed to be worn like a wristwatch. This mobile phone watch comes with a digital camera, Bluetooth, MP3 / MP4 capabilities, touch screen, WAP / GPRS compatibility, and much more. The Turtle Wireless TW-801 will be available to the North American market starting June 16th and retails for less than $249.00. It includes Stereo Bluetooth Headset, Extra Battery, Car and Home Charger’s, Data Cable and a one year warranty.

KNFB Reading Technology will showcase its Reader Mobile product line - featuring the first cell phone that reads to the learning disabled, vision impaired, and blind - at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind’s (CNIB) Annual Assistive Technology Exhibition. The portable, handheld KNFB Reader will be shown on June 3, 2008 in Booth 5 at the exhibit hall at CNIB’s flagship service and conference center located in Toronto at 1929 Bayview Avenue. Admission to the exhibit hall is free and open to the public Tuesday, June 3 from 10:00am - 6:00pm.

Cell phones are great for a lot of people, but they become very difficult to use for those with poor eyesight, fading memory or problems with remembering number sequences. A telephone accessory called FotoDialer empowers senior citizens to regain use of their home telephone without having to know or remember the number to dial. The innovative device connects to any home telephone. FotoDialer allows the user to thumb through one of six pages of photographs for the desired place to call. The call is placed as simply as touching a button next to the photograph of the person or place, and FotoDialer automatically dials the call.

NXG Technology, a major designer, manufacturer and marketer of affordable high performance in-wall / in-ceiling speaker systems, volume controls and cables, announced a new line of affordable indoor/outdoor rock speakers under the NXG Pro Series label. This enhanced line of aggressively priced, weather-resistant rock speakers is geared toward the custom installation market and is designed with enhanced sound quality and precision for any home audio system.

Available to buy in the consumer market, Comply Foam Tips are compatible with most popular in-ear earphones. Hearing Components partnered with major consumer brands such as Philips, Skullcandy and Ultimate Ears to provide consumers more exposure to the superior comfort, fit and performance that is experienced when using Comply Foam Tips.

Teletouch Communications, a leading U.S. cellular, two-way radio, mobile electronics and related services provider, announced that the Company, through its Hawk Electronics consumer electronics retail division, is launching a new cell phone recycling and disposal program at the upcoming 2008 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial PGA TOUR Golf Tournament, being held May 19-25 at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

Just in time for the outdoor parties and pool-side barbeques, Niles Audio Corporation, The First Name in Custom Installation, has introduced the RS6Si series GeoRealistic weatherproof rock loudspeaker and the PB6Si and PS6Si series outdoor planter speakers. Featuring rugged, weather-resistant construction and Niles’ legendary, high-performance sound, the RS6Si, PB6Si and PS6Si represent the latest in the company’s impressive line of outdoor loudspeakers.

Payless Car Rental, a low-cost rental car company providing exceptional value to travelers, is one of the first car rental agencies to build a customized version of its website for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. "Payless saw the need to create a slimmed-down version of its new website for the iPhone and iPod Touch community," said Jeff Lin, Project Leader of Payless' web marketing strategy team. "Payless' iPhone interface adds convenience and loads up faster than a full website would on an iPhone or iPod Touch," he added. "By pointing their iPhone or iPod Touch to the Payless Car Rental website, Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users can book a car in just three easy steps."

According to Nielsen Media Research, the average American spends 90 minutes a day frantically looking for lost and misplaced items. Loc8tor, developer of the most sophisticated personal tracking device of its kind, has announced its newest pioneering product, Loc8tor Lite - the simple solution to this angst-ridden, time-consuming activity. Unlike anything else currently available on the market, the credit card sized Loc8tor Lite using clear audio and visual directional cues guides the user straight to their lost items from anywhere up to 400 feet away. With its super slim design, this tracking device provides the same award-winning technology found in existing Loc8tor devices to find valuables, yet it can fit easily into a purse or wallet.