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cellphones

Users Report T-Mobile 3G Network Has Data

T-Mobile says that the 3G service rolling out today is voice-only for now, but New York-based users on HowardForums claim they're receiving 3G data too. One user says he's getting speeds over 400k/sec on his Nokia N73, and can receive calls while streaming music, something the old 200k/sec EDGE network isn't equipped to do. The 3G speed bump has only been confirmed in some parts of Brooklyn, so this isn't a full-scale upgrade. But it's exciting news for T-MO users who thought they'd be waiting longer to get their 3G. [HowardForums via Electronista]

4:19 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Benny Goldman
3,583 views, 24 comments

Latest by Maciek: I'm surprised that the dodo from HoFo, who claims to be getting T-Mob 3G on his N73 did not get bashed for his ignorant comment. So far there are only three or four WCDMA 1700 phones available and NONE more »

apple

Time Capsule Gets Obligatory Strip Down

Well, that didn't take to long; aptly named Flickr user, nakedmac has taken the plastic white goodness from off of his Time Capsule, so we can all have a look under its panties. Things we have learnt; 1). There is a fan to get Time Capsule's cool on. 2). Nakedmac was one of those kids that destroyed his toys two minutes after getting them. Nakedmac, this is exactly why you're not allowed nice things. Tsk. Checkout the gallery by hitting the link, and be sure to drop anything we have missed in the comments after the jump. [Flickr; Thanks Bobby]

9:05 AM on Sat Mar 1 2008
By Haroon Malik
14,238 views, 69 comments

Latest by n/a: @Sleeper_Service: I actually agree with with 99% of what you said. However, I think you are misunderstanding the point I was trying to make. Using the MS drivers for 3rd party hardware is stupid. However, Windows automatically does that by default more »

wireless

Silex WUSB Device Server Gives You Pseudo Wireless USB

The Silex SX-2000WG USB Device Server is a nifty little gadget with a ridiculously long title. The WUSB will allow you to network your USB dependent peripherals wirelessly, they can then be reached via any computer on your WLAN. It is both Windows and Mac compatible, and works by utilizing software that emulates a direct USB connection. The WUSB supports transfer speeds of 12Mbps, it can stream low resolution music and video and even sync your iPod, (again). Wired free living will set you back to the tune of $149. [Everything USB] More »

4:20 PM on Sat Jan 26 2008
By Haroon Malik
4,204 views, 11 comments

Latest by rimplestultskin: must-have for MBA users. built-in optical drives and USB ports are so 2007, just leech from another guy on the network! more »

privacy

Verizon, AT&T Respect Your SMS Privacy

Verizon and AT&T have both gone on record saying they do not record SMS communications. The privacy debate is one that, understandably, gets emotions stirred, but you can all rest a little easy knowing the official stances of two of the major cellular networks. More »

1:20 PM on Sat Jan 26 2008
By Haroon Malik
4,128 views, 21 comments

cellphones

Software Radios Boost Crappy Cellphone Reception Cheap and Easy

Mid-Tex Cellular systems out of De Leon, Texas is currently running both GSM and CDMA network using a software-based radio system on nine of of their cellular towers. Because the Vanu, Inc. designed software can be upgraded easily, there is no need for costly new hardware when supporting new or incompatible networks. If this technology is widely adopted, cellphone carriers will be able to upgrade and adjust to new standards more cheaply and users will see bigger, better, and possibly cheaper coverage. More »

8:10 PM on Tue Nov 20 2007
By Sean Fallon
2,422 views, 5 comments

Latest by n/a: After 200 towers in Alaska, why not 200 in the Sahara desert, and then 200 more at the bottom of the ocean. more »

home entertainment

DVRs Screw Up Nielsen; Commercials Now Rated Too

You knew it would happen: DVRs are finally breaking down the TV ratings system. More »

9:27 AM on Mon Oct 8 2007
By Wilson Rothman
8,377 views, 27 comments

Latest by Naikrovek: TiVo DOES give their data to Nielsen (I'm now a Nielsen home because of it). What Nielsen chooses to do with that data is up to them. If they don't include it in their ratings numbers, its not more »

fashion

Wi-Fi Detector Shirt, Self-Detects Geeks

The Wi-Fi Detector shirt does everything you'd dream it could do: detect Wi-Fi signals and share them, via your chest, with the entire world. Spotting both 802.11b and 802.11g networks, signal strength is displayed in real time (big animated gif post-jump). After you are done broadcasting your (super ability?) to the world, just slip the AAA batteries out of the built-in pouch and unhook the decal, and you can wash the sweat away of a hard day's work of bandwidth theft. More »

9:55 AM on Fri Oct 5 2007
By Mark Wilson
29,663 views, 23 comments

Latest by Z: Don't buy it, I have it and its basically a lump of flat black plastic stuck on the front of shirt. It looks really stupid. The photo is "lit" such that you can't see how awful this slab is on more »

field notes

Tivoli Audio Introduces NetWorks and NetWorksGo Wi-Fi Internet Radios


Today in New York, Tivoli Audio founder Tom DeVesto unveiled plans, what he called "five years worth of work," for two Internet radios modeled after the company's successful Kloss Model One and SongBook radios. The Kloss Model One look-alike will be called NetWorks, and the SongBook-styled one, shown above, will be the NetWorksGo. Price has not been announced, nor has a ship date, but the company is aiming for this fall. More »

3:43 PM on Fri Jun 22 2007
By Wilson Rothman
5,863 views, 14 comments

Latest by brutek: Just in time for internet radio to be turned off! more »

home entertainment

Network HDTV Quality Tested: GW's Babbling Tells Us The State of the High-Def Union

The State of the Union address last night was a snoozer, but we HDTV gearheads had fun jumping between the networks, checking out which net was able to deliver the best HDTV signal from lens to screen. This was a notable occasion, because all the networks were using precisely the same feed—the same cameras, same everything—where the only difference was between the Capitol pool feed and the viewer. More »

Feature

1:39 PM on Wed Jan 24 2007
By Charlie White
3,135 views, 64 comments

home entertainment

Time Warner Talks With Networks About "Hits Channel"

If you're stuck with Time Warner Cable, as many of us unfortunate souls are, things might be looking a little better, where the cable giant is negotiating with the four major U.S. TV networks to create a "Hits Channel" that could serve as your own semi-personal video recorder. The proposal has Time Warner Cable charging you $10 for the privilege of instantly playing back any of the 20 highest-rated television shows immediately after they air and into the next day. More »

11:16 AM on Tue Mar 28 2006
By Charlie White
81 views, 6 comments

Latest by AlanIn4D: thats where bittorent comes handy. Not only do you get the hit shows downloaded in 30 minutes, but they come wide screen. more »

gadgets

GM Files Patent for Car Multimedia Network

Lumbering carmaker GM has decided to bring itself into the 21st century by filing a patent for a multimedia infrastructure for cars. In its Rube Goldbergian patent application drawing above, the car company places a microprocessor and hard drive at the heart of this multimedia system, and has even taken into account digital rights management (DRM), figuring out a way to tie content to your vehicle identification number. There's also a video back-up camera plugged into the system, as well as an output to other vehicle systems. More »

3:36 PM on Fri Feb 10 2006
By Charlie White
297 views, 5 comments

Latest by davebach: They may have trouble patenting item no. 42 in that drawing. I think Apple holds the rights to that one. more »

portable media

Networks Make Off With Bags of $ with iTunes Video Downloads


Now here's a shocker. The TV networks are coming out as the big winners with the new Video iPod downloads. It seems that with every $1.99 video you download from iTunes, the networks are making 70%, or $1.44. This, according to JPMorgan Chase analyst Spencer Wang—heh. Obviously, this is going to make those network execs cream their pants, so expect a lot more of this type of programming in the future. Unless Apple gets smart and starts asking for a bigger piece of the pie. I guess it will be a fight to the finish. More »

11:01 AM on Fri Jan 27 2006
By tgrumet
573 views, 26 comments

Latest by AppleMan: That fat fuck is my man. He is a great character, and one of the reasons that the show is doing so good. Go Hurley. (the fatfucks name) more »