Archive for the 'Internet' Category
Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation announced today the expansion of its operations for Clearwire’s 4G super fast mobile Internet service throughout the city of Malaga.
Malaga will be the first metropolitan 4G network in Spain and Clearwire’s first 4G network in Europe. Clearwire’s 4G Internet service in Spain, called Instanet™, provides consumers and businesses access to the Internet wirelessly, at true broadband speeds – at home, in the office, and on the go anywhere in the 4G Instanet coverage area. Clearwire 4G Instanet service will cover the entire metropolitan area of Malaga and ...
Posted on 8th January 2010
Under: 3G, Internet, WiFi, Wimax |
"Israeli start-up Jajah, which allows users to make international phone calls via the Internet, will be sold to Telefonica's (TEF.MC) mobile phone unit O2 this week, TheMarker financial news website said on Sunday."
Posted on 21st December 2009
Under: Internet, Technology |
"The Obama administration released details on Thursday of a $2 billion program in grants and loans to help dramatically expand Americans' broadband Internet access and create tens of thousands of jobs.
Posted on 18th December 2009
Under: Internet |
"McDonald's Corp. said Monday that it will soon offer free wireless Internet access at most of its U.S. fast-food restaurants as it tries to broaden its appeal still further."
Posted on 16th December 2009
Under: Internet, WiFi |
With more and more people and businesses wanting and needing to stay connected, and more and more laptops being sold every day, Verizon Wireless today gave its customers another choice to do just that. Verizon Wireless introduced Verizon Wi-Fi, a way for Mobile Broadband customers to access thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots at no additional charge and to move easily from the nation's most reliable 3G wireless network to those hotspots.
Verizon Wi-Fi is available in locations across the United States, including airports, bookstores, coffee shops, hotels and other public locations. The service is also available at locations ...
Posted on 16th December 2009
Under: Browser, Internet, Verizon, WiFi |
"Currently, the only thing stopping ISPs from abusing their control are four "Internet principles" – voluntary guidelines, which are subject to interpretation.
Now, the Federal Communications Commission wants to turn those guidelines into hard rules and extend them to wireless, and that's creating a heated debate across the USA about "net neutrality" – the idea that all Internet service providers should treat all traffic on their networks the same.
The goal: to preserve the Internet as a free and open communications platform that's open to all but controlled by none. That was the original goal of the Internet's ...
Posted on 10th December 2009
Under: FCC, Internet |
Best Buy Mobile will be the place to get great holiday deals on several popular smartphones and the innovative Sprint MiFi device.
This holiday, Best Buy Mobile will have five smartphones operating on the Google Android platform across three carrier networks for $99 each with a new two-year activation. These smartphones include the HTC Hero (Sprint), myTouch 3G (T-Mobile), Motorola Cliq (T-Mobile), Samsung Moment (Sprint) and DROID ERIS™ by HTC (Verizon Wireless).
As an additional draw for consumers wishing to connect to the Internet via new wireless innovations, the Sprint MiFi device will be offered for free with ...
Posted on 27th November 2009
Under: 3G, Google, HTC, Internet, Motorola, Music, Palm, Samsung, T-Mobile, Verizon, WiFi |
Air Canada said today it has begun trials to offer its customers Gogo(R) Inflight Internet service on board select flights on the carrier's Toronto-Los Angeles and Montreal-Los Angeles routes.
"Air Canada is the first Canadian airline to begin offering customers access to the internet while they are flying," said Louise McKenven, Senior Director, Marketing, at Air Canada. "With this service, our customers will be able to email, work and surf the net while flying, and more fully enjoy what is already a superior travel experience that includes complimentary seatback entertainment and access to standard power outlets."
Following the ...
Posted on 23rd November 2009
Under: Internet, WiFi |
Peek, the maker of the award-winning Peek email and texting device, debuts the world’s first Twitter mobile device today exclusively on Amazon.com. TwitterPeek promises to unleash the thrill of Twitter on-the-go by enabling millions to tweet interesting news, stories, and ideas as soon as they happen – in real time – without an expensive smartphone or data plan.
Twitter has become a worldwide phenomenon, but - until now – the millions of Twitter users without a smartphone haven't been able to fully experience the fun of Twitter on-the-go. “TwitterPeek will make it easy and affordable for everyone ...
Posted on 3rd November 2009
Under: Email, Internet, SMS, WiFi |
Since 2005, millions of people have relied on Google Maps for mobile to get directions on the go. However, there's always been one problem: Once you're behind the wheel, a list of driving directions just isn't that easy to use. It doesn't tell you when your turn is coming up. And if you miss a turn? Forget it, you're on your own.
Today we're excited to announce the next step for Google Maps for mobile: Google Maps Navigation (Beta) for Android 2.0 devices.
This new feature comes with everything you'd expect to find in a GPS navigation system, ...
Posted on 29th October 2009
Under: Browser, GPS, Google, Internet, Smartphone, Verizon |
ABI Research expects the Ultra Mobile Device (UMD) market – that is, the shipments of UMPCs (Ultra Mobile PCs), netbooks, MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices) and mobile consumer electronics devices combined – to achieve a 385 million unit size in 2014. The diversity of form factors and device types we see today will likely continue as vendors look to meet each audience’s unique preferences.
“Consumers and business buyers are only recently accustomed to the netbook feature set,” says senior analyst Jeff Orr. “Regardless of vendor, the majority of today’s netbooks ship with Intel processors and Windows XP into ...
Posted on 27th October 2009
Under: ABI, Internet, Linux, Nokia |
"Since 1996, Microsoft has been writing operating systems for little computers to carry in your pocket. It was a lonely business until the company’s perennial rival, Apple, introduced the Web-browsing, music-playing iPhone. But now that smartphones are popular, Microsoft’s operating system, Windows Mobile, is foundering."
Posted on 27th October 2009
Under: Apple, Browser, Internet, Microsoft, Music, Smartphone, Windows Mobile |
LTE will transform the mobile-broadband user experience, providing the ultra-high data speeds anywhere, anytime. LTE will bring unparalleled services such as Internet TV, mobile video blogging, on-line video games and high speed mobile business environment. Commercial LTE networks scheduled to offer services to consumers in 2010 will bring data rates far above what is possible in today's mobile broadband networks allowing users to stay connected and enjoy seamless, high-quality, online services even while on the move. Samsung and Ericsson have together developed necessary procedures to accomplish this end to end integration program. Through extensive testing in ...
Posted on 24th October 2009
Under: Ericsson, Games, Internet, Samsung, Technology |
Droid by Motorola
OS: Android 2.0
CDMA: 800/1900, EVDO Rev. A
Style: Slider
Camera: 5MP with image stabilization, 4x digital zoom, dual LED flash, and automatic focus
Multimedia: Music enabled, video capable, DVD quality video capture up to 24 fps at a resolution of 720x480
Power: up to 385 minutes continuous usage, up to 270 hours standby time, using 1400 mAh Li Ion
Messaging: imap, pop3, exchange email, mms/sms, Google talk IM
Connectivity: Stereo Bluetooth, 802.11b/g WiFi, USB 2.0, aGPS and sGPS
Web: Webkit HTML5 browser
Google apps: Android Market, Gmail, Google Maps with Street View, ...
Interface: Backlit screen, qwerty keyboard, voice commands
Display: TFT 480x854 pixels, ...
Posted on 24th October 2009
Under: Bluetooth, Browser, Email, Google, Internet, Motorola, Multimedia, Music, SMS, Verizon, Video, WiFi |
"The Internet's openness, and the transparency of its protocols, have been critical to its success. Because the Internet's creators did not know—and did not want to pre-determine—what would emerge and succeed on the network, they chose an architecture that did not favor particular applications. The network’s architecture was based on a set of non-proprietary standards. It was open to any computer or information processor configured to use the standard protocols, and to any content addressed in accordance with the protocols."
The document proposes draft language to codify six principles defining its Internet policy.
Posted on 23rd October 2009
Under: FCC, Internet |
Mobility is the key. The key to understanding the Acer Group comprehensive range of mobile products offering users anytime, anywhere connectivity to be online all the time and socialize around the clock. But anytime, anywhere connectivity is no longer enough: users demand fast and easy Internet access.
Acer Group decision to develop different solutions featuring also Android™ operating system brings users simple usability and instant Internet access, for greater efficiency on the go.
The dual-boot netbook brings along a true revolution as it gives the best of two worlds. It offers the immediacy, the ultrafast connectivity and speed ...
Posted on 22nd October 2009
Under: Email, Internet, Windows Mobile |
With Democrats in charge in Washington, supporters of so-called "net neutrality" rules seem poised to finally push through requirements that high-speed Internet providers give equal treatment to all data flowing over their networks.
Posted on 21st October 2009
Under: Browser, FCC, Internet |
Time Warner Cable today announced it will officially launch the Time Warner Cable 4G Mobile Network in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh, NC on December 1, 2009. The first product to launch is Road Runner Mobile™, offering super-fast Internet access on the go for as little as $34.95 per month for Time Warner Cable Triple Play customers with Price Lock Guarantee. Customers using the Time Warner Cable 4G Mobile Network can expect Internet speeds up to 6 Mbps on the fastest mobile broadband network available.
“With Time Warner Cable’s 4G Mobile Network, we now offer the fastest mobile ...
Posted on 16th October 2009
Under: Internet, Multimedia, Wimax |
"Skype's founders have asked a U.S. federal court to prevent Index Ventures and one of its partners from further participating in the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of the Web phone service, according to a court filing on Wednesday."
Posted on 15th October 2009
Under: Internet, Skype |
Sony Ericsson today announced Satio which provides you access to all your media in one place – just tap directly into your favourite features with the five standby panels and you’re ready to go. First introduced in Barcelona as the ‘Idou’, Satio puts the future of mobile entertainment in the palm of your hand. You can watch your favourite movies on the bus or catch up with your TV shows while on your lunch break thanks to Satio.
“With Satio you can enjoy any form of entertainment anytime, anywhere. Whether its music or movies you will never ...
Posted on 13th October 2009
Under: Internet, Multimedia, Music, Sony Ericsson, Umts, Video, YouTube |