I’ll be running a Battery Eater Pro test later today, but I wanted to provide some general battery drain observations on the Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium. I installed Notebook Hardware Control to get a feel for things and see some interesting data. During the observation, I […] Read more »
New data from M:Metrics for the month of January confirms that folks who own an iPhone tend to do more entertaining things on their devices — such as watch video and visit social networks — than those who own smartphones. However February data from mobile ad […] Read more »
There are various sites out there that integrate e-mail reminder functionality with full-blown task management systems. But what if you just want to set up a future e-mail quickly? That’s the niche for YourLi.st, a free service that exists solely to send reminders. Visit the YourLi.st […] Read more »
Two days ago we were hearing that Fujitsu is cramming 500 GB of capacity into a 2.5-inch notebook hard drive, but many UMPC device owners are left out of the upgrade path since most of these devices use smaller 1.8-inch drives. We’re still not able to […] Read more »
Want to carry half a Terabyte of data in your computer? Fujitsu is delivering just that come May, with their new 500 Gigabyte drive designed for notebooks. The MHZ2 BT is a 2.5-inch drive with a Serial ATA interface, capable of pumping 3 GB a second […] Read more »
When I was using my original Zune, I was frustrated over how difficult it was to edit metatag data on the content files. Actually, it seems like this simple task became logarithmically more challenging around the time WMP11 entered the music scene, but maybe it’s just […] Read more »
Dell begins bundling Fonality’s open-source software with its enterprise servers today, its latest gambit to compete in the already-crowded VoIP market — this time targeting companies with 125 employees or fewer. This is fertile ground: Analyst Alan Weckel of research firm Dell ‘Oro Group estimates annual […] Read more »
I don’t seen any news on the Raon Digital site to confirm, but MobileWhack indicates that the latest and greatest EVERUN model now sports integrated WiBro for connectivity. The Korean model is S60H and likely supports the 802.16 wireless standard. Since WiBro is the South Korean […] Read more »
Given that everyone has tried their hand at defining Web 2.0, there is no harm in hearing out Nokia’s interpretation of Web 2.0. They obviously look at it from the point of view of mobile phones, and have produced a fun video to get their point […] Read more »
It turns out the forces of change can’t be held back by crappy anti-piracy technology after all. Unfulfilled promises by Google (GOOG) to launch video fingerprinting technology on YouTube in order to prevent uploads of copyrighted content have had little effect on the rest of the […] Read more »
With the federally mandated end to analog broadcast television due to go into effect in 2009, an FCC panel has voted unanimously to require cable companies to continue broadcasting local stations as an analog signal until 2012. According to FCC estimates, 40 million American homes have […] Read more »
Obsessing over all things Apple used to be a lonely place. Through the 1990s, in the “No Steve Era”, there was a seemingly small group that would discuss the benefits of CyberDog and OpenDoc, run Kaleidoscope themes to show the futuristic Copland interface, engage in live […] Read more »
‘Twas the geek’s night before Christmas, and all through the house, Not a hard drive was whirring, not a single clicking mouse; The gadgets were charging in their docks with care, In hopes that St. Nick shopped at Best Buy this year; The geeks were all […] Read more »
Or so says Andy. I am not getting my hopes up, but Andy says that all antenna related issues have been resolved and finally the Bay Area will step into EVDO future. Read more »
Did you know that a new Oklahoma law says employees can bring guns to work, as long as they are kept in a locked vehicle. Suddenly no one wants to be the boss. Read more »
Tom has figured out a new use for Treo 600 — hailing a cab. I switched on the screen, which is quite bright and large on a Treo 600, and waved it high above my head. Within seconds the taxi flashed back a response, and it […] Read more »
My new favorite weblog, Technology Futurist is hinting at some triple play RFP rumors, including a FTH RFP from SBC Communications. The triple play (the bundling of of voice, video and data) is becoming a sine-qua-non piece of the carriers’ strategies (for both telcos and MSOs). […] Read more »
Looks like Verizon is dipping its toes in the fixed wireless waters. The experiment is happening in Grundy, Va. Verizon said the opportunity seemed perfect to try a small fixed wireless pilot using Alvarion BreezeAccess VL gear. Verizon will use unlicensed spectrum at 2.4 GHz and […] Read more »
Shame on you Real, for hacking ITunes when Steve in the hospital Back to the future Fried Penguin anyone? Even Cheap Publicity is good publicity Not Google, Not IPO Return of Hype 3.0. Fast Slow Company News.com Nailed Read more »