We reported just a few days ago that the Samsung Intensity III sliding keyboard phone would launch on Verizon Wireless, but that it was unclear when exactly that would happen. Well, the time has come because Verizon is selling the new Samsung handset starting today. The design of the Intensity III is composed of 80…
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Apple’s North Carolina iCloud data center is dirty
We all love the awesome convenience we get with our smartphones, storing emails, photos, and videos in the cloud and on the go. Unfortunately, that kind of convenience comes with a bit of a price, especially when it comes to the environment. Have you ever thought about the energy it took to get all of…
Sprint LG Viper 4G LTE pre-orders start April 12th
While most of you may be waiting on the upcoming HTC One X and Galaxy Nexus for Sprint, we just got word about the carrier’s other LTE-enabled handset, the LG Viper 4G LTE. If you’re not looking to shell out the big bucks for a new smartphone on Sprint but want all of that LTE…
Hands-On: LG Viper LTE for Sprint
While the Galaxy Nexus will likely steal most of the thunder when it comes to Sprint’s new LTE handsets, we definitely haven’t forgotten about LG’s offering for the network, the Viper LTE. We got a little time with the handset during a Sprint event at the Venetian, so read on to get the rundown. While the Viper…
California to require handset makers to ship energy-efficient chargers
California, in an effort to be more Eco-friendly, yesterday voted to require handset makers to ship energy-efficient battery chargers starting in 2013. This new requirement includes cellphones, tablets and hundreds of other electronic devices. Of course, such a progressive move was rejected by consumer product makers, but that didn’t matter as the California Energy Commission…
Greenpeace puts BlackBerry dead last in eco-friendliness
RIM made its debut in the Greenpaece Guide to Greener Electronics this month, and it’s not a good start. The maker of BlackBerry is dead last among other electronics manufacturers, including LG, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia, and Apple. RIM gets a beating in the ratings for not providing external verification of its greenhouse gas emission…
Video: MyFord Mobile app to help electric vehicle owners
Back at CES, Ford announced a mobile app to help electric vehicle owners find charging stations and monitor their range. Last week, we got a chance to check out MyFord Mobile in person running on a Windows Phone. The home screen shows a simple charge gauge showing how much juice is left in your EV,…
Eco-Friendliness of iPhone Illustrated in Infographic
A great infographic has been cooked up compiling data from a variety of sources detailing just how green the iPhone is. Traditionally, Greenpeace has given Apple mid to low rankings when it comes to ecologically-friendly manufacturing processes (although interestingly enough, they lose most of their points simply for not communicating all of their manufacturing information).…
Samsung Restore hits Virgin Mobile – The ‘green’ phone for all
Virgin Mobile users who are looking to go green with their next handset purchase shouldn’t have to look any further than the upcoming Samsung Restore. With over 80% of the handset made of recyclable materials, it may be just what the eco-conscious folks out there need out of a phone. The QWERTY-slider is your run…
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Coming Soon to Canada and UK
The Arc and Play seem to be getting all of the attention when it comes to Sony Ericsson’s Xperia family, but there is one more addition on the way: the Neo. The Xperia Neo has recently been confirmed to launch in the UK for £360 outright on April 19, and Sony Ericsson Canada has it…