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retromodo
Retromodo: Did You Know Hedy Lamarr Helped Invent Frequency Hopping?
There's a longer story you can read elsewhere, but actress Hedy Lamarr invented and patented a system to help prevent torpedoes from being jammed by using frequency hopping. More » -
dealzmodo
Sprint's $1 Netbook With Two-Year Contract
Getting locked into a two-year contract for a netbook is iffy, even if it's only a dollar—look at where netbooks were 18 months ago. But if you're so inclined, Sprint's offering said deal for the Compaq Mini. [jkontherun] -
cellphones
Department of Justice Scoping Out AT&T and Verizon's Anti-Competitive Streak
Think the ginormous bloodsuckers at AT&T, Verizon and other big telecoms are abusing their enormous power? So does someone at the Department of Justice. They've officially begun an initial review into their potential anti-competitive practices, though it's still super early in the process, so don't expect much out of this for a long, long time, if anything. But hey, something's happening. [WSJ] -
wimax
Clearwire Swears They'll Have WiMax in 80 Markets in 18 Months
Musing on whether they'll position themselves under the teat of federal stimulus funding, Clearwire says they're still gonna have WiMax in 80 markets over the next 18 months. With just nine launching in 2009, good luck. [Unstrung via DSL Reports]
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Comment by Purple Monkey Dishwasher: If this thing actually takes off nationwide, I'm guessing we can say goodbye to cellphone companies. All calls can just... 5 Responses | Other threads
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diy
NES Controller Becomes Wireless Doorbell
If we were to make a wireless doorbell from an NES controller, we'd actually take advantage of its eight different buttons and have each one make a different chime. Instead, the creator made all eight do the same thing. [TechEBlog]
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By Jason ChenComment by Tacomstng: great idea, bad execution....looks like a pretty half assed mount job for such a clever person 4 Responses | Other threads
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femtocell
AT&T Confirms Femtocell for 2009 Release
AT&T femtocell, the Wi-Fi-like hotspot that improves AT&T signals in your home, is still on track for a 2009 release. But now that I'm rocking 7.2Mbps in Chicago anyway, the prospect is not quite exciting as it used to be. [mobileburn] -
camping
Tent Leeches Solar Power While Campers Leech Your Wi-Fi
Even if this tent were just a tent, it's fashionable enough to seriously covet. But because it's a concept with ubertech, the tent produces enough electricity to power a small town and connects to the internet wirelessly. More » -
giz explains
Giz Explains: What AT&T's 7.2Mbps Network Really Means
AT&T's contribution to the improved overall speed of the iPhone 3GS—their upgraded 7.2Mbps network—is nearly as important as Apple's. But 7.2 is just a number, and AT&T's network is just one of many. Here's where it actually stands. More » -
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wireless
Wireless Resonating Power from Intel Research
Intel researchers are working on wireless power that doesn't use a conductive pad. Instead, it uses magnets and a tuned directional transfer coil to send music from an iPod a couple of feet to a speaker. Saw it. It works! More »
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By Brian LamComment by Matt0505: I honestly couldn't care less about this story, I just wanted to post somewhere about how I see that Gizmodo... 20 Responses | Other threads
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future tech
RF Cochlea Is a Super-Powered Signal Processor Modeled After the Inner Ear
RF signal processors are pretty commonplace in consumer electronics. Which is exactly why it's exciting that two MIT researchers have created a super-radio based around the function of the human ear that's substantially faster and 100x more power efficient than today's signal processors. More »
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Comment by impendingdoom: why didn't anyone think of that before?...the human ear ftw 8 Responses | Other threads
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sales
More Than 50,000 Palm Pres Sold, More than 150,000 Apps Downloaded
We don't have hard numbers yet, but according to some analysts, Palm probably sold between 50,000 and 60,000 Pres in this opening weekend, and Palm verifies over 150,000 app downloads in the first day alone. More » -
wireless
45Mbps Internet Access Coming to Airplanes, Hopefully Sooner than to My House
Mary Kirby—my favorite Runway Girl—got a glimpse of Wi-SKY's new inflight internet service running at a hairdrying 45Mbps. That's a lot faster than the current services. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by brendankhan: that some insane speed. hmm.. i want this at home 3 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
New Gadget Will Synchronize Your iPhone or iPod Wirelessly
Soon you will be able to synchronize your iPhone or iPod touch to your PC or Mac, using a low power chip from Alereon. The new device—a reference design to be used by third-party manufacturers—is small and have a built-in battery that will supply electricity to the iPhone while it's synchronizing with iTunes without any cable. Then again, you will need a cable to recharge the battery, which begs the question: Is there any real advantage of synchronizing wirelessly when you will need a cable anyway at one point or another? More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by DipDog3: Uh, I already use this over at [interactiveiphone.com] Wait, and why can't you just sync with Wi-fi, why do we need... 3 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
Wireless Xbox 360 Controllers on the Way From Mad Catz
Mad Catz has somehow snagged one of those mythical deals with Microsoft that allow it to make "specialty" wireless controllers for the Xbox 360 (think FightPad and FightStick). No small feat, so god knows how many babies they signed over for Ballmer to eat. [MTV]
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Comment by darkstar: Yes, because as we all know, madcatz is synonymous with quality. Has anyone seriously had a mad catz contrller last them... 6 Responses | Other threads
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cellphones
Watch the World Lit Up By Millions of Voices During Obama's Inauguration
No, this isn't America under attack by swine flu. It's a visualization of call activity all over the world during Obama's inauguration from MIT's senseable city lab. Watching it in motion is even more amazing: More » -
wi-fi
Virgin Gets Wi-Fi On All Flights
AirTran said they were going to be the first to get Wi-Fi on every flight, but Virgin just ninja'ed in and beat them to it. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by SprinklesTDD: Macs on the left, PCs on the right! 8 Responses | Other threads
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in-flight wi-fi
The Weird State of In-Flight Wi-Fi in the US
Airlines don't officially compete on being the most efficient at stripping away your remaining tatters of dignity. No, the new battleground is in-flight Wi-Fi. I'm somehow unsurprised the worst airline in the country is winning. More »
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Comment by Nick: oh, gosh. i am struggling to not make a joke about tech support now flying directly to your home to... 5 Responses | Other threads
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goodbye
So Long, Stupid Media Streaming Boxes, You Sucked
They were basically obsolete from the beginning: Massive plastic coffins that beamed media from your PC to your TV. That's it. For $400. And now they're returning to the abyss, where they belong. More » -
verizon
Verizon LTE Devices Will Have Swappable SIM Cards
Maybe a no-brainer, but seeing "Verizon Wireless" anywhere near the words "swappable SIM cards" is like seeing a little slice of hell freeze over: Verizon's confirmed that their LTE devices will have swappable SIM cards, meaning you should be able to actually choose your device. Holy balls. [DSL Reports] -
wi-fi
Windows 7's Virtual Wi-Fi Turns One Wireless Adapter Into Many for Easy Sharing, Hotspot Double-Tapping
Windows 7's native Virtual Wi-Fi sounds complicated—it virtualizes your wireless adapater into as many wireless adapters as you want—but making your machine think it has more than one wireless adapter is pretty useful: More »
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Comment by Lukasz Fabis: Am I dreaming, or did Microsoft seriously invent something useful before other players in the industry concieved it? 8 Responses | Other threads
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wireless
Verizon MiFi 2200 3G Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Review
We're at least a generation away from internet on everything. Until then, the Verizon MiFi 2200 will drive one 3G cellular data connection over Wi-Fi to a handful of gadgets at once. More »
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By Brian LamComment by Pnizzle - I am your father.: wouldnt it be cheaper to just tether your 3g phone to you laptop for example then distribute it using your... 3 Responses | Other threads
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iphone apps
How to Hack the iPhone to Use SlingPlayer and Skype Over 3G
AT&T's impotent network—and good ol' fashioned greed make it do douchey things sometimes, like lock down SlingPlayer and Skype for the iPhone. But you can unlock their true 3G powers.
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Comment by kingoftowns: Skype - dont use it Slingplayer - prefer ORB turn by turn before 3.0 - i got gmaps are there any other... 8 Responses | Other threads
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diy
Cheap DIY Wi-Fi Tethering Dongle for Your DSLR
For those who can't afford an $800 wireless transmitter for your camera but need one to quickly transmit photos from your DSLR to your computer, here's a DIY wireless tethering solution that costs under $40. More »
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By Andi WangComment by Hachiken: "However, Tsai pointed out that this particular hack only works with PCs..." Massive fail. I've worked with commercial photogs for more... 14 Responses | Other threads
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sprint
Sprint Selling MiFi 2200 Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot for Its 3G Service
Remember how well Sprint 3G did in tests? And how much we like portable hotspots? Put them together with the $100 Novatel MiFi 2200, and you have a pretty nice setup, dubbed "Sprint Mobile Hotspot." More »
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Comment by TheCrudMan: I've said it before and I'll say it again, after paying for hardware and signing a 2-year contract I want... 3 Responses | Other threads
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palm pre
Palm Pre Box Shots Leak, Suggest Pre Will Come In Box
BGR snatched up some Pre box shots from a forum. No surprises here—we don't even get a look at the way the phone is packaged, and the list of gear is obvious... More » -
at&t
WSJ: Unlimited Data Phone Plans Are Doomed Thanks to the iPhone
The complicated tango between the iPhone and AT&T's network isn't a new story, but the latest stats—web browsing eats 69 percent of phone bandwidth—highlight the fragility of networks, allowing fresh portents of doom. More » -
netbooks
HP Mini Netbook on Verizon to Launch May 17th, Alongside MiFi Portable Hotspot
Boy Genius Report has it on very good faith that Verizon will be bringing out the HP Mini 1151NR netbook on May 17th, which not-so-coincidentally is the same date Verizon is releasing the MiFi. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by ZaxxonQ.com: A monthly payment option would be nice... especially for those individuals who are already Verizon customers and cannot get Dell... 2 Responses | Other threads
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macbook 3g
More MacBook 3G Evidence: Snow Leopard's Got Bits for Built-in 3G Hardware
Adding to the pile of evidence that MacBooks are gonna get built-in 3G—like the search for Mac hardware 3G testers—the updated System Profiler in Snow Leopard has a dedicated spot for WWAN, which would only be the case for built-in hardware. June does seem like a good time for 3G MacBooks, don't you think? [AppleInsider]
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Comment by tande04: I'm not at all surprised by a 3G MacBook. They've had 3G in PCs for years. On the flip side... 8 Responses | Other threads
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wifi
Verizon MiFi 2200 EV-DO Router Delivers Portable WiFi (With a Hefty Fee)
The sleek Verizon MiFi portable hotspot converts 3G signals into WiFi for up to five devices, which is pretty sweet. But the monthly fees aren't so pretty. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Geeum: Omnia + wmwifirouter app = better than this. 4 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Apple's Looking for MacBook 3G Testers: Hmmmm
An AT&T exec hinted at a MacBook with built-in 3G earlier, and now Apple's looking for a Mac Hardware QA engineer to test "3G Wireless WAN in a detailed, timely manner." Hmmmm. [Apple via CW] -
3g
Take Wired's 3G Smartphone Speed Survey
The sequel to their iPhone 3G speedtest, Wired's doing a nationwide speedtest for every 3G smartphone. It takes 5 minutes, and we're interested to see how it compares to our own nationwide 3G test. [Wired] -
poor sprint
Sprint's Sad State: 182,000 Customers, $594 Million Lost; May Outsource Network
Sprint is in a bad place. Another $594 million and 182,000 customers vanished this quarter, and it's thinking about paying Ericsson $2 billion to maintain its network—yes, it's turning to outsourcing its network. CORRECTED. -
giz explains
Giz Explains: Everything Bluetooth and Why Bluetooth 3.0 Is Better
Have you heard? Bluetooth 3.0 sounds like a fantasy spec: Wi-Fi speeds, faster response time and more efficient power usage. Here's a quick primer on Bluetooth and why Bluetooth 3.0 is going to rock face. More » -
wireless hd
Amimon's Latest WHDI Streaming Chips Do Full Uncompressed 1080p @ 60Hz
Wireless HD is still little more than a carrot dangled in front of rich noses at CES, but Amimon's WHDI standard is one of the least vaporous, and their new chips improve on the spec. More » -
bluetooth
Bluetooth 3.0 Official Spec: Wi-Fi Speeds and Better Battery Life
Hopefully Bluetooth 3.0 lives up to its official specs in this plane of existence, 'cause they're nice: Using the 802.11 radio protocol, average transfer rates are between 22-26Mbps and devices even get better battery life. More »
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Comment by Microshock: Nice to see an improvement in Bluetooth but it's pretty good now, no? 4 Responses | Other threads
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Extreme to the Max
Extreme Wardriving Arrives From Russia, With Love
An unnamed Russian wardriving girl makes a go at getting this extreme activity accepted as a new event in the Summer X Games. Someone get her a Mountain Dew, stat. [English Russia via CrunchGear]
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By Jack LoftusComment by RonTom: thats why we need free worldwide 4G 16 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
Verizon CEO Admits They Want iPhone, Won't Happen 'Til iPhone 4G
Hey guys, want a Verizon iPhone? Well, leave it to Verizon Communications CEO Ivan Seidenberg to completely crush all of your hopes and dreams for the next few years. More »
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Comment by Vortex388: well what's the best verizon phone around?? /serious question. 24 Responses | Other threads
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review
Razer Mamba vs. SideWinder X8: Wireless Gaming Mice Review
Gamers have avoided wireless mice like girls with cooties, fearing the grim fate of death and teabagging induced by milliseconds of lag. Razer's Mamba and Microsoft SideWinder X8 promise total wireless freedom, sans teabagging. More »
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Comment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Hey, let's not diminish the impact that teabagging has had on today's society, and the damage it causes. 15 Responses | Other threads
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bluetooth
Bluetooth Group Says 3.0 Spec Will Be Revealed April 21
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group says that on April 21, the veil will come off their bigger/badder/faster Bluetooth 3.0 spec, and we'll finally be able to see just what it can do. More »
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Comment by Not_Potty_Trained: can't wait. hope it makes its way into new iPhone 3.0. 5 Responses | Other threads
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