U.S.’ WiMAX operator Clearwire launched a new product – Clear Modem with Wi-Fi. But it’s not a portable device like Sprint’s Overdrive — rather it’s a solution for homes and offices. You know how it works right? Simple start the device and it will connect to Clearwire’s WiMAX network, while sharing connection with all computers…
Popular Science+ for iPad Updated with ‘Best of What’s New’ Awards and More
Received a note the other day about the Popular Science+ app for iPad. If you’re into the print publication, chances are you already have the app loaded up on your iPad. If you don’t, now may be the time to give it a look. I’m told the app has been updated to include the December…
PETCO Launches New Mobile Site, Powered by Digby
I consider myself a pet lover. Since my early years there’s always been a pet or two around the house, from birds to fish to dogs… they’ve all found a spot in the family house… and as years past they found their way into my house. That’s why, whenever something pet-related pops onto my radar,…
Rollcomm launches Rollpay mobile-to-mobile payment solution
A company called Rollcomm is joining the mobile payment market. Their twist is in offering a solution that doesn’t require any special equipment for payment processing – all that’s required are two Bluetooth-enabled phones (or that’s smartphones?). Rollcomm is pitching the new solution to an array of parties, including retailers, wholesale traders, banks and operators.…
eBay for BlackBerry Updated with Deal Finder Feature and More
If you’re into eBay like I am, chances are you already have the app loaded up on your BlackBerry. It’s been around for quite some time now, and lets you do almost everything you can do from your desktop. Watch items, place bids, search for items, you name it… you can do it. In a…
Madden NFL 11 for iPad Updated with Vintage Voltage Football Mode
For those of you running Madden NFL 11 for iPad, an update you’ve no doubt been waiting for has arrived. That’s right, the ‘Vintage Voltage Football’ mode has been added to the app, and quite honestly, it’s a little bit of awesome. When in the new game mode (which is an iPad exclusive by the…
Vanco Services unveils pay-by-SMS service
Provider of electronic payment solutions Vanco Services announced a new service to give clients the ability to accept payments and/or donations sent by text message. In other words, Vanco’s solution doesn’t require a high-end smartphone – any handset that can send and receive SMS will work just as well. Those unfamiliar, myself included, should know…
Canada Post Launches Package-Tracking iPhone App
A new iPhone App has popped on the scene that many Canadians will want to keep on the radar. New from Canada Post, comes the aptly named Canada Post iPhone App… and it does pretty much what you’d expect it to do. A free download, this one does pretty much what you’d expect it to…
GSMA launches Band App Audition with support from Muse, Faithless, Metric and Eliza Doolittle
The GSMA announced the launch of the first ever GSMA Band App Audition, which is an app developer competition calling for mobile app concepts for the artists to engage with their fans throughout the world. For the competition, GSMA engaged some well-known names such as Muse, Faithless, upcoming new artists Metric and Eliza Doolittle, while…
Bubble Motion: We got the “Voice SMS” patent
Mobile voice and text messaging technology company Bubble Motion announced that it has been awarded a patent for its work in pioneering mobile messaging in a format known as “Voice SMS.” Here’s what’s it all about (from the press release): The patent covers the ability for consumers to click, record and send voice-recorded messages to…