Now I might be going slightly mad, but I could swear that my BlackBerry Bold battery lasts longer when charger through the Laptop/USB cable, than it does when charged via the mains…. go figure! In an entirely unscientific set of tests, I have been charging the Bold via the mains, and also via the Laptop/USB…
NetLingo: data shadow
So what does my fave tech-lingo site have to offer today? Well, howzabout a marginally scary concept of the digital trail you leave whenever you choose to interact in today’s uber-connected world: data shadow Every time you use a credit card, send an e-mail, browse the Web, or use a cell phone, small traces of…
Can Android save Motorola? Maybe, maybe not…
I read with interest a recent story that relayed some of Motorola’s First Quarter results, along with the re-affirmation of their focus on Android in the coming months. Now before I continue can I say that I am looking forward to the recovery of Motorola just as much as the next man… however I was…
Big vs. Small handsets – what’s your take?
First it was the rumours following Apple that they were/are going to release a mini version of the iPhone – something like what the iPod Nano is to the iPod Classic. Now it’s the turn of more rumours regarding Palm, with a mini-device (the ‘Pixie’ if we are to believe rumours) that could be in…
The Sat Nav in my car outguns both Sat Nav devices and Mobiles for accuracy
I’ve just bought a new car – and it’s got Sat Nav (of sorts) inside – maybe I should clarify what exactly is in there. It’s a CD-driven system, running off what I believe may well be a TeleAtlas set of maps. The entry of destinations is via a scroll wheel, with a “head-up style”…
Disconnected – again!
Following on from my post last week, I am again disconnected, this time aboard a plane! Fortunately in this instance I am in business class (all very nice…!), so the environment is pretty good – but still there’s no connectivity of any kind! So that is no GSM/3G/WiFi resident on board the plane, and (supposedly)…
Help, I’m disconnected!
It doesn’t happen often, but I am largely without InterWeb access! This week I’ve gone on holiday with the family, to a place where Mobile networks don’t reach, and where WiFi is well, limited, to say the least. Perhaps I should clarify – we are at one of those Forest retreats in the UK, where…
Twitter becoming an increasing threat to fair trials?
Twitter is everywhere. From celebrities to wanna-bes, Twitter has become the latest “go-to” social network. It’s no wonder we’re seeing more and more “tweets” from within courtrooms across the country. The problem is fast becoming widespread enough that it’s starting to threaten the sanctity of the jury and a fair trial process. So much so…
Idea: It’s time for Palm to return to its Foleo idea
It’s time for Palm to start working to bring its WebOS beyond smartphones. Returning to the Foleo concept instantly comes to mind and that’s exactly where my thinking goes. The new Foleo should be lighter and in terms of size comparable to the Sony Vaio P series. Of course, it would rely on ARM-based processor…
Idea: GyPSii seems like a good acquisition target!
With mobile phones slowly becoming commodity nowadays, it’s not hard to imagine a day when today’s high-end smartphones will cost $100 or even less. The only thing that will make the difference will be in the software and services, handset maker or carrier provides with the device. That said, I’m not surprised to see virtually…