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BeyondtheTech: 7.2Mbps on AT&T's 3G network is like driving a Ferrari with someone yanking your parking brake every 90 seconds. Until I can consistently stream a si... more »
weatherman: I'm actually anxiously awaiting AT&T bumping 3G up to 3G standards in my area.... #usbconnectlightning more »
dragon:ONE: For what... all of 2 cities with 7.2Mbps HSPA? I live closer to 21mbps HSPA+ across the border than a 'native' AT&T 3G signal. Hell, I even pick up t... more »
dagamer34: Meh, T-Mobile's network is already moving to an impressive 21Mbps, Verizon is launching it's 4G network in 20-30 major markets next year, and Sprint a... more »
Canoehead: I use an N dedicated wireless bridge (shares with a couple of other devices) and find that an HD television show transfers slightly faster than play s... more »
Noobs-R-Us: The Wifi speed for the Tivo ain't the real problem with Tivo. They really need to address the other shortcomings. #wifi more »
badhatharry: You give me this and an iPhone that uses N, and I won't have to use my dual band anymore. #wifi more »
Jackhole: Hopefully the guys at xda come up w/ a wifi modem solution like they did w/ WinMo. #verizon more »
mricyfire: why does tethering cost more than most internet connections at home? #verizon more »
dagamer34: Tethering doesnt make much sense because no ones network can really handle it. A high price means they are waiting to improve the backend before reall... more »

#att

AT&T's USBConnect Lightning Will Handle Their 7.2Mbps Network
While you anxiously await AT&T to bump 3G up to 7.2Mbps in your area, keep in mind that their new USBConnect Lighting device is what your laptop will need to take advantage of it. More »
#tivo

802.11n Wi-Fi Adapter For Tivo Lands At The FCC
An AN0100 802.11n wireless adapter for Tivo is up on the FCC's site. While there's not much information on what the add-on will bring to the DVR, the promise of increased bandwidth suggests more robust network streaming for Tivos in the future. Here's to hoping. [Engadget]
#droid

Droid Tethering on Verizon Is 30 Bucks a Month
Yes, Droid can tether, but not superduper cheaply. The official word is that the Mobile Broadband Connect plan to tether it to a laptop will be an extra 30 bucks a month for 5GB of data, on top of the standard data plan. [Network World]
#droid

Droid Does Tethering (Or Will, Anyway)
Verizon says a tethering plan's coming for Droid sometime next year. Since it uses all of Verizon's standard data rates, that should be an extra $15/month with Verizon's Broadband Access Connect plan—not too bad, actually. [Gearlog]
#wifi

Atheros Wireless N for Smartphones Actually Uses Less Power Than Slowass G
Wireless N in cellphones, it's happening next year: Atheros's AR6003 802.11n/Bluetooth chip for cellphones is tiny, has serious range and uses less power than their current wireless G chip, which is in the Zune HD. It'll hit phones around the second half of next year. Such a long wait. [PC Mag]
#wimax

Did You Wake Up Basked in the Warm Glow of Wimax?
There's a pretty good chance you did, especially if you live in the Carolinas: Sprint just flipped the switch on Wimax in a bunch of cities, from Chicago to Raleigh. They may yet hit that 80 market target. [Sprint via Phone Scoop]
#cellphones

Bang Bang, Nokia n-Gage: You're Dead
Bang, bang, n-Gage: you're dead. Again. Maybe for the last time. Here's a short look at your meaningless life. More »
#nintendo

Next Nintendo Handheld May Come with Free 3G Wireless
Nintendo is considering taking a page from the Kindle playbook and offering free 3G wireless web access with its next handheld console (next gen, not yet another DS version), according to company president Satoru Iwata. More »
#review

Mint Studio Multi-Room Wireless Speaker/iPod Dock Review
The Mint Studio is an update of the Mint 220 wireless speakers we reviewed last year. Although the two units look almost exactly the same, the Studio fixes the complaints we had from its predecessor, AND it's cheaper. More »
#cellphones

Verizon Hosting Droid Event On October 28
Aside from creepy mailers, Verizon is also sending out invites to the unveiling of "the most desirable phone of the year." Based on the familiar glowing red graphic, it's probably a Droid event, but who knows? Maybe Verizon has surprises?
#att

AT&T "Encourages" Employees and Their Families to Complain to the FCC About Net Neutrality [Updated]
Remember the Comcastard-stacked FCC hearing on BitTorrent? AT&T thinks that's a good strategy, since AT&T's main lobbyist sent a letter to ~~300,000 employees~~ U.S. managers "encouraging" them and their families to protest the FCC's net neutrality rules. Updated More »
#cellular

Sprint to Buy iPCS and Settle Lawsuits For $831m
Did Sprint have a choice in buying iPCS for $831 million? Not if it wanted to continue operating iDEN in parts of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Nebraska, where iPCS had an exclusive, according to Fierce Wireless. [fierce wireless]
#rumor

T-Mobile Project Dark Rumor Update: Financed Phones, Tiered Unlimited Plans
We've heard plenty about Project Dark lately, including new unlimited plans, 21Mbps HSPA, and new handsets. The newest rumors, courtesy of Boy Genius Report, are whispers of Rent-A-Center style, contract-free unsubsidized phone purchasing and tiered unlimited plans. Updated. More »
#cellphones

Rumor: T-Mobile Project Black Isn't a Phone — It's a Rescue Plan
This unconfirmed memo from Nexus404 says what Project Black isn't: A phone. It also claims Black is a turnaround plan with "blazing speeds" "3x" the competition and phones from hot makers ("Nokia #1 and Samsung #2"). WTF. More »
#wireless

New Wi-Fi Direct to Connect Gadgets Without Routers
Coming mid-2010 there will be a new Wi-Fi standard that will allow any Wi-Fi gadget to connect wirelessly with each other without having to go through a wireless router. The best thing: It will only require a software update. More »
#sonos

Sonos Gets A Little More Affordable With ZonePlayer S5 Wireless Speaker
Sonos' wireless home audio system is great for convenient, hiss-free streaming, but it's pretty pricey. The S5 changes that (a little), by incorporating a receiver and speaker into one unit—compared to the $350 ZP90 which requires separate powered-speakers. More »
#usb

Superbooster Extender Makes Any USB Accessory Wireless, Expensively
Are your USB peripherals too embarrassing to hang directly from your laptop? Your secret USB spy cameras too creepily hidden to run a wire too? The TruLink Superbooster Extender adds wireless connectivity to anything with a USB plug. More »
#googlevoice

Can Google Voice Really Block Calls to Some Numbers? The FCC Investimagates
Remember AT&T's hilariously ironic request for the FCC to investigate Google Voice for not following net neutrality rules? The FCC is all over it, and has sent a letter to Google asking why and how Google Voice blocks certain calls. More »
#inductivecharging

Powermat Charger Has No F&^*$%@ Wires
We've looked at wireless, inductive chargers in the past, but none of them had a commercial quite as fun as the Powermat. It almost tempts us to spend $100 on it along with the extra $40 per special case. More »
#fcc

You Always Wanted a Cell Tower in Your Backyard, Right?
While disappointing carriers by reiterating the FCC is all about net neutrality, chairman Julius Genachowski also offered them some consolation: To get more 4G goodness in the air, the FCC's going to a "shot clock" style rollout for cell towers. More »
#apple

Apocalypse Nigh, AT&T Opens Network for VoIP Over 3G on iPhone
Holy keee-rist. The apocalypse approaches, because AT&T has opened their network up to VoIP applications running over the air on the iPhone. In other words, AT&T is now totally cool with using Skype over 3G. More »
#netgear

Netgear RangeMax WNR3500L Wireless-N Router Packs USB, Linux Punch
If you haven't upgraded to wireless-N yet, now is a great time. The spec is finally ratified and Netgear is celebrating by dropping the WNR3500L with USB networking and pre-loaded Linux for open source tinkerers. More »
#privacy

Attn Nerdy Pervs: See Through Walls Using a Wireless Network
Here's something creepy: researchers at the University of Utah have developed a way to use wireless signals to detect movement through solid walls and doors. More »
#remote

This No-Name HTPC Remote Has a Keyboard, Can Work With Game Consoles?
If this $40 remote actually does what it says it does, then it might be one of the most useful HTPC remotes out there. It looks like a Motorola Q, but communicates over RF to its USB receiver. More »
#iphone

Apple Genius Bar: iPhones' 30% Call Drop Is "Normal" in New York
How utterly shitty is the iPhone on AT&T in the New York area? The average iPhone drops 30 percent of all calls. And that's considered acceptable by Apple. More »
#xbox360

The 802.11n Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter Might Be $100
Ars has a mole that just told them the updated 802.11n wireless adapter will be $100, with the older G adapter dropping down to $80. Still too expensive, compared to the price of regular Wi-Fi adapters. [Ars via Kotaku]
#questionoftheday

Which Flavor of Wi-Fi Do You Use?
The 802.11n spec has been in the news a lot lately. After six years, the spec has finally been approved, and we shall soon see wireless N coming to the Xbox and maybe even the iPod Touch. More »
#wireless

Microsoft Confirms Xbox 360's 802.11n Wireless Adapter
Microsoft confirmed to gaming blog Joystiq that they will release an 802.11n wireless adapter for Xbox 360. Looks like it'll accompany rather than replace the current adapter, though MS was tight-lipped on price or release date, saying only "soon." [Joystiq]
#rants

3G MicroCells: Carriers Want You to Pay Extra to Fix Their Own Failures
AT&T's network is basically a huge failure. And if you want to fix their incompetence in your area, you'll need to pay an additional $150 for a 3G MicroCell. I call bullshit. More »
#wireless

Belkin Home Base Wants to Be Your Peripherals Wireless Hang Out
Ah Belkin, you want to be the Cheers for home peripherals, don't ya? The new Home Base connects up to four USB devices —printers, external hard drives, etc. — and makes them wirelessly accessible from any computer. More »
#wireless

802.11n Final Spec Is Final, Finally
Remember when I told you the 802.11n spec wasn't final, even though you've prolly owned a wireless N router forever? It's final now. You can carry on with your life now (since you don't have to buy new stuff). Feel better? [Signal2Noise]
#sonos

Sonos Adds Twitter Support So Everyone Can Admire Your Music Taste
Sonos, makers of high-end wireless audio systems, announced they are adding Twitter support to their already formidable lineup. It'll be supported by the CR200 as well as the iPhone, Mac and Windows clients later this fall. More »
#windowsmobile

Windows Mobile Finally Gets Free AT&T Wi-Fi Too
iPhone and BlackBerry have had free Wi-Fi at AT&T hotspots forlikever, but now Windows Mobile phones will too, starting Sept. 14. That is all. [AT&T]
#verizon

Verizon Forcing Data Plans for Smarter Feature Phones
I guess the end of summer means "ramp up the data charges" for carriers, since Verizon's about force anyone with an "enhanced multimedia phone"—basically, phones with a QWERTY keyboard, EVDO Rev. A and HTML browser—to pick their (mandatory) choice between a $10/month plan with 25MB or $20/month for 75MB. It starts for all phones launching on or after Sept. 8. [BGR]
#viralvideos

Picking up Wi-Fi is Like Picking up a Prostitute
This fun video personifies the prowl for Wi-Fi. You could pay the password-pimp for a fast connection, but what about that loose hotspot? Jumping on free Wi-Fi is easy, but only while it lasts, and you gotta watch for viruses: More »
#cellphones

FCC to Investigate Network Carriers' Competitive Practices
After much yaddayaddayadda, the Federal Communications Commission is finally launching a dedicated inquiry on cellphone network carriers' competitive practices. Their objective, according to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, is to make the industry "more competitive." Well, no kidding, Julius: More »
#unconfirmed

AT&T Forcing Data Plans With All Smartphones Starting Sept. 6
Planning to skimp on your smartphone's data plan with AT&T? Not after September 6, you won't—that's when AT&T will be making all new smartphone buyers pick up a smartphone data plan to go with it. Updated. More »
#wifi

How to Find Free Wi-Fi, Wherever You Are (Just About)
Sadly, 4G isn't here yet and 3G ain't fast enough, so we still rely pretty hard on free Wi-Fi to get our internets out in the world. But what if you're not in range of a Starbucks? (It happens, occasionally.) More »
#wimax

Sprint's Selling WiMax for $10 More Than 3G in Atlanta, Portland and Las Vegas
Clearwire WiMax went live in Atlanta, Portland and Las Vegas about a month ago, but now you can buy some 4G action through Sprint, who's selling it for "a $10 per month premium over current Sprint 3G mobile data plans." [Sprint]
#sony

Sony and Best Buy Tag-Team for, Uh, iPod Docks
You'd think if Sony was teaming up with Best Buy, it'd be for a cheaper line of stuff that looks cool to retake minds and hearts—nope. Their new Altus line does look alright though. For iPod docks, anyway. More »

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