A survey from In-Stat reveals that when consumers had a choice of WiMAX, WiFi, or 3G, they resoundingly preferred WiMAX. The report cites a “significant preference” for the long distance WiMAX protocol. And, more than 50% of those surveyed said that they would ditch their current broadband provider for a provider than offered a bundled…
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Microsoft And AT&T Speak Out Against Google And DoubleClick Merger For Anti-Trust Violations – Hilarity Ensues!
The fact that the $3.1 billion merger of Google and DoubleClick is being opposed by Microsoft and AT&T, on grounds of possible anti-trust violations, just goes to show that Karma has a sense of humor (peppered with irony). Microsoft, once involved in a Department of Justice showdown for violoating anti-trust regulations, is whining about the…
To widget or not to widget, that is the S60 question
Let me start by saying that I don’t use widgets. I tried "getting it" like I tried understanding Twitter, but I’m just not cool enough to grasp the concept apparently. Widgets are these teeny tiny applications that usually do one thing. They serve a purpose by saving you time from having to open a larger,…
Fujitsu Lab’s New Technology Can Give 1.5 Times Longer Battery Life On Mobile WiMAX Phones
WiMAX looks to be emerging as the wireless broadband protocol of choice in the US and abroad. If only there were some way to fix the ridiculous power drain imposed by the WiMAX transmitter. Oh wait! There is a way! Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. developed a technology to kick WiMAX transission amplifier efficiency into high gear!…
Verizon Unlimited Text, Picture, Video Messaging Coming April 15?
So, the nation’s largest wireless provider may be bringing some unlimited action to its text, picture, and video messaging services. Unlimited mobile and text message packages are nothing new, but an unlimited package for ALL multimedia messaging is definitely a worthy new development. Single rate plans are expected to demand a $20 premium and Family…
Nokia Beta Labs launched today
Remember the Wellness Diary, Sports Tracker and Widsets? In a style similar to Google Labs, which is a sand box for new ideas, Nokia launched "Nokia Beta Labs" today. Tommi has the details. I hope this is the start of something big. Nokia is connecting with the enthusiast S60 users out there and asking them…
Let the blogging begin
It’s 16:19 and I’m only now beginning to blog. I’ve been having a horrible headache all day and feeling incredibly sluggish. The culprit? Decaf coffee! Someone swapped out the good stuff with the beans that lack power. Now that I’ve had my fix I’m go go gadget ready to share some Nokia news again. Does…
Nokia S60 Widget Development Platform Announced – Widgets On Your Nokia Phone!
Nokia has announced that they will be supporting the development of widgets for their phones running the S60 Symbian operating system. It looks like this may be Nokia’s answer to Microsoft’s ZenZui interface and Apple’s widget-based interface on their iPhone. But with support for Ajax, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, the Web Run-Time based widgets will…
HTC Releases Their New 3.5G Wireless Broadband Card – BandLuxe C100
HTC sure is stretching its legs in the mobile technology arena. With a recent move to market their previously re-branded Windows Mobile smartphones under their own brand, HTC is looking to expand their hold on the mobile industry with production of 3.5G wireless broadband cards and adaptors. HTC’s subsidiary, BandRich will start production on the…
BenQ Siemens SF71 – Last Hurrah For BenQ Siemens
The new BenQ Siemens SF71 phone could be the final act for the partnership between the two mobile device design houses. The beautiful new clamshell will be announced in Taiwan and will rock a 2megapixel shooter with dual flash, 3G, 2 inch QVGA screen, A2Dp Bluetooth, and a video conference camera. And, as BenQ Siemens’…