Residents of Oklahoma can receive immediate access to National Weather Service alerts during severe weather season and throughout the year through the use of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management’s (OEM) Weather Notification System. At no cost, subscribers can receive weather alerts for up to five counties sent to their email address and/or mobile device (cell phones, smart phones and PDAs). Standard text messaging rates apply.

Schlage, the most trusted brand of door locks, announced that the first wireless-controlled and Z-Wave enabled door lock, Schlage LiNK, is now available for purchase through Amazon and GoKeyless. Fusing home security and automation with mobile technology, Schlage LiNK deadbolts and locks provide homeowners the power to remotely control and monitor access to their home 24/7 with any web-enabled mobile phone or computer.

MeadWestvaco announced that Navajo Manufacturing selected MWV as its sustainable packaging partner for Hottips!, a new, eco-friendly cell phone charging system. Navajo Manufacturing, which creates merchandising programs and innovative, branded products for some of the biggest U.S. retailers, chose MWV’s Natralock security packaging for its environmental benefits, impactful graphics and design. Hottips! was launched at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) last week. The Eco-friendly phone charger and it’s retail package already received a CES award for environment-friendly design.

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.