Remember Blyk, the free ad-supported mobile phone service for those between 16 and 24 year old? Well, they’ve figured that in the age of online media we’re living, it’s hard to reach their targeted market. Hence, they’ve turned to viral video, engaging four young illustrators to help them spread the word. The end result consists…
700Mhz frequency spectrum primed to be worldwide standard for mobile broadband
The upcoming 700Mhz frequency spectrum auction has been a hotly anticipated event. The FCC auction is expected to usher in a new era of mobile broadband for the US, and as such, the US pushed for global adoption of the 700Mhz band as the home of future mobile broadband technologies. And, it seems that much…
Google getting serious about 700Mhz wireless network plans
We already knew Google was looking to take a shot at winning a bid for the 700Mhz spectrum that’s slated to be auctioned by the FCC in a couple months. Now it looks like Google is as serious about launching their own wireless network than ever before. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google…
CBS launches FREE WiFi network in mid-town Manhattan
What good is that shiny, new wireless gadget of yours without a high-speed wireless connection? Well, CBS has you gadget-loving Manhattanites covered – in a blanket of sweet, sweet WiFi goodness, that is. CBS has announced that it intends to launch their CBS Mobile Zone to bring WiFi hotspot-access to a sizable chunk of mid-town…
Brief: Garmin decides not to buy Tele Atlas, renews contract with Nokia
Garmin wanted to buy Tele Atlas, but then it looked at how small their wallet was and decided it just wasn’t a smart deal. Instead the decided to sign a 6 year contract with Navteq, who is essentially Nokia. [Via: Gizmodo]
Video: ClearTXT, every University should have this
How many of you are University students or recently graduated? Isn’t getting notified by your teacher a pain in the ass or getting your grades a tedious process? I desperately wish my University had this. Every University should have this. Update: Podtech’s embedded player isn’t working right, just watch the video here. Grrr. [Via: Robert…
WeatherBug goes iPhone/iPod Touch
One of the most popular weather information services, WeatherBug, has decided to jump into iPhone bandwagon. Their newly launched iPhone/iPod Touch optimized website provides users with international weather information, detailed views of the 7 day forecast, radar, and camera images from WeatherBug’s proprietary network of tracking stations. In addition, the WeatherBug Web app allows users…
Google Notebook goes mobile
If you’re like me, you rely on many of the Google’s services like GMail, Maps, Notebook and others. In addition, you may also use their mobile apps like GMail Mobile and Maps. And now by “mobilizing” its Notebook service, the search giant allowed us to take our notes with us. The Google Notebook mobile is…
Bango Button pushes content to your mobile phone
Getting content on your mobile phone should be as easy as clicking a print-button. At least Bango thinks so. With the increasing demand to put content onto mobile phones, the company has debuted their “Bango Button” – a one-click solution to push media to any mobile phone. The Bango Button allows the user to launch…
Man sues everyone over international SMS text messaging patent
What did we say about the litigation-happy society that the US has become? It looks like another joker is coming out of the woodwork and has filed suit against 131 companies for infringing on his patent regarding the sending and receiving of SMS text message to/from foreign countries. Digital Trends is reporting that Aris Mardirissian,…