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“The Internet of things” is a phrase you’ve probably been hearing over and over during the last year or so. But what exactly is it? A new infographic aims to help us make sense of the confusing term. With the rise of wearable technologies such as Google Glass and a variety of smartwatches and fitness…
Smartphone cameras are the de-facto standard of photography these days, with plenty of apps and manufacturer software optimized to make those snaps look even cooler and more impressive than the originals. Apps such as Instagram and social networking sites like Google+ use preset camera settings and filters to make new pictures look old. While these…
According to a report from FierceWireless, T-Mobile will be reconfiguring the company’s JUMP! program, which allows customers to trade in their handsets twice a year. The changes to JUMP! will include tablets as well as smartphones, and will allow customers to trade in their devices as many times as they desire, provided that 50% of…
AT&T has discontinued a program which offered T-Mobile customers up to $450 to switch from the magenta carrier to AT&T, just a little over a month after it had rolled out as a pre-emptive strike against T-Mobile’s UnCarrier 4.0 announcement. AT&T rolled out the offer just a few weeks before T-Mobile CEO John Legere was…
The United States Census Bureau has released an infographic detailing computer and internet trends in America, showing just how far computer technology has penetrated our lives in just 30 years. The infographic pulls data from the 2012 Current Population Survey to deliver information on computer and internet use as well as how Americans access the internet…
Just recently I’ve talked about how great BlackBerry’s platform is, even though the Canadian company has hard time convincing users to buy their gear. Today I want to imagine the perfect BlackBerry device. And that’s an easy task – all we need is a Padfone-like device running BlackBerry OS. As I’ve said it in the…
Heard of Tim Tebow? Neither have I, but I’m pretty sure he’s a huge deal and has to do with football or something. Whoever he may be, the stocky, crew cut sporting guy is starring in a new ad for T-Mobile, which will air at some football thingie that is supposed to happen this weekend.…
Verizon Wireless has just announced the availability of its services in 35 New York City subway stations, making that commute a little more bearable. Verizon customers will now have full access to calls, texts and data networks while commuting underground. The stations cover the west side of Manhattan from 23rd St. to 96th St, including…
It’s been awhile since we’ve had any good news, or news at all for that matter pertaining to BlackBerry and their BlackBerry 10 OS. As many are full aware, the Waterloo company had a horrible year, after ex-CEO Thorsten Heins tried to breath new life into the company with a rebranding, some new touchscreen devices…
T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 4.0 moves have already made over 80,000 people leave AT&T, Verizon or Sprint for a new lease on mobile life with the magenta carrier in just a little over a week since the plan was announced. T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 4.0 gives new customers up to $650 to ditch their contract with one of the three…