• Qualcomm MEMS Technologies and G-CORE announced that G-CORE will be the first GPS device maker to feature Qualcomm’s MEMS-based mirasol display in the G-CORE Mini Caddy, a GPS golf range finder. By incorporating mirasol displays, the G-CORE Mini Caddy will enable golfers to view the range finder in direct sunlight and for extended periods of time. Qualcomm showed a prototype model at CES this week.
• Alltel Wireless announced a team to oversee the 105 markets it exited as part of being acquired by Verizon Wireless. The team is led by Paul Bowersock and will operate until all markets are sold.