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Sprint’s Upcoming 4G LTE Network—At Least It’s Faster Than WiMax

The only thing slower than the Sprint 4G WiMax network is the Sprint 3G network. Luckily for subscribers to the third largest American carrier will soon have an more robust LTE option. Though, according to a report by PC Magazine, it’ll be fast—just not super-fast. A team from PCM got to play with the new…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Jun 18

Was AT&T Trying To Educate or Terrify Kids About Phones In the 1950s?

By 1950 only about 60 percent of the homes in the United States had a telephone. And since one of the best ways to sell a product is by appealing to kids, AT&T created this 18-minute film called Adventure in Telezonia that somehow manages to teach, terrify, and sell, all at the same time. The…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Jun 11

AT&T’s Hilarious Vintage How Not To Be a Raging Dick Telephone Commercials

Way back in the 20th century, when people talked on phones, the old AT&T Corporation produced instructional movies with a mission: to show telephone newbies how not to be assholes. The strategy? Show a lot of footage of male assholes. The films—1946’s “Telephone Courtesy” and 1972’s “How to Lose Your Best Customer”—center around one theme:…

Tech News Sam Biddle May 30

Better Cell Phone Towers Kill People (Updated)

AT&T’s network sucked in 2008, glutted with iPhones and facing the menace of a 3G rollout. So like its competition, it put together a slapdash operation to build towers at any cost. Even a human cost, ProPublica reports. A joint investigation by ProPublica and PBS’ Frontline dug up a corporate culture of rampant neglect, workplace…

Tech News Sam Biddle May 22

The 12 Biggest Missed Opportunities in Tech

The tech world is full of flops. This ain’t them; some of these companies and their products were monstrously successful for a time; others never even had the high expectations and hype required for something to earn the title “flop”. Nope, this is a list of the folks who had something special—a firm grasp on…

Tech News Seth Porges May 22

Retro AT&T Video Hearkening the Digital Future Is Still Hopelessly Lost in the 1960s

Believe it or not, as far back as 1961, AT&T had already started offering modems (with a staggering bit-rate of 110 bits per second) and “Data-Phones” to its customers. And had even announced a 250 billion dollar initiative to improve its data network through satellite communications. And presumably in an attempt to help consumers and…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski May 14

Elderly Couple Dies After AT&T Drops Nine Calls for Help

Madeleine Morris survived Nazi-occupied France, and went on to happily marry a wonderfully trained musician. Then she went on a trip the country, where their car slammed into a ditch. Nine dropped AT&T calls later, they were both dead. This certainly puts your dubious AT&T coverage in perspective, don’t it? The ol’ dropped call in…

Tech News Sam Biddle May 11

AT&T CEO Might Not Know How His Android Phones Get Updated

It’s not easy out there for a carrier these days. Apple and app developers are swimming in cash, while you bear the brunt of consumer dissatisfaction. So you can understand when AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson took the chance to put the record straight once and for all about how Google decides when his company’s Android…

Tech News Brian Barrett May 8

HTC One X Review: The Best Android Phone Right Now (Updated)

HTC is bringing its A-game in a big way. The One S was good, but the screen and radio were weak links. The One X aims to fix that. It brings a bigger, more beautiful screen, and LTE connectivity. It’s beautifully designed. But is it enough to eclipse the best Android phones—or even the iPhone?…

Reviews Brent Rose May 4

The Viewtron Was AT&T’s 1983 Solution For ‘Information Overload’

Information overload is not what it used to be. In 1983, magazines, television, and radio were apparently enough to make people lose their bearings. Well it’s a good thing AT&T was there with a cure—The Viewtron! The Viewtron connected to your TV and phone line to serve you on-demand news, weather, sports, and shopping. As…

Tech News Michael Hession May 3

AT&T Stores Are Almost Completely Out of Lumia 900 Stock

Both Nokia and Microsoft need the Lumia 900 to succeed. Windows Phone is struggling. So is the once-top handset maker. But while they and AT&T has been pushing the Lumia 900 hard it looks like the carrier just doesn’t have enough to go around. https://gizmodo.com/nokia-lumia-900-review-this-might-save-windows-phone-5898783 Nokia won’t talk hard Lumia 900 sales numbers until its…

Tech News Leslie Horn Apr 18

The Surprisingly Sophisticated Computer Graphics Behind the 1977 Yellow Pages

They’re a waste of paper these days, but back in 1977 the Yellow Pages were an essential communications tool. And in order to more easily produce ads so the thick tomes remained free, Bell Labs (now AT&T) developed a remarkably advanced desktop publishing system. https://gizmodo.com/this-photo-perfectly-sums-up-everyones-feelings-on-the-5882275 Compared to the graphics software like Photoshop and InDesign we…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Apr 12

The Lumia 900 Becomes the Best Free Phone in the World (Updated)

After a bit of pricing blueballs at the Lumia 900’s launch, the terrific Windows Phone is free once again—as in $0. Any current owners or those who buy before the 21st get a $100 credit. Free fantastic phone. https://gizmodo.com/nokia-lumia-900-review-this-might-save-windows-phone-5898783 The offer isn’t just corporate generosity—Nokia itself is handing out the credit at the same time…

Tech News Sam Biddle Apr 11

Carriers Unite to Track Stolen Phones Nationwide

Cell phone theft is among the fastest-growing crime segments in the US and police commissioners from around the nation are fed up. So the FCC and the Big Four carriers are developing a nation lost/stolen phone registry. The database, which will be maintained by each carrier, will track all phones reported stolen and remotely deny…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Apr 10

How to Unlock Your AT&T iPhone

AT&T is now unlocking iPhones, which is awesome, but also a hassle if you don’t live near an AT&T store. So here’s a quick how-to on unlocking your phone without ever leaving your house. https://gizmodo.com/at-t-will-unlock-off-contract-iphones-starting-sunday-5899826 Are You Qualified? You need to meet three criteria to qualify to unlock your phone: Your account can’t be in…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Apr 9

AT&T Will Unlock Off-Contract iPhones Starting Sunday

According to 9to5Mac AT&T is going start unlocking iPhones for customers who have fulfilled their contracts or paid an early termination fee. That’s great news for anyone looking to take a paid-off iPhone to a new carrier. According to the statement AT&T gave 9to5Mac, this could be your lucky Sunday if you’re an out of…

Tech News Mat Honan Apr 6

A Lumia 900 Will Cost New AT&T Customers Zero Dollars

And you thought Nokia’s new Windows Phone was dirt cheap at $99 to begin with. https://gizmodo.com/holy-crap-nokias-hot-new-windows-phone-will-only-be-9-5896374 Ahead of the Lumia 900’s impending launch April 8th, AT&T is allowing pre-orders on the phone with a two-year contract, while Walmart is offering the cyan-colored model (above) for $49. And if you’re willing to jump ship from your…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Mar 30

How Bell Lab’s Radar Dismantled the Axis Powers

In 1937, the notion of beaming radio waves off distant objects was barely more than speculation, yet in just six years the genius minds of AT&T’s Bell Labs honed the technology into a potent weapon for the Allies. The Idea Factory by Jon Gertner discusses the fascinating history of the storied think tank. The Scientific…

Tech News Jon Gertner Mar 29

Feds Accuse AT&T of Using Nigerian Scammers for Profit

The Justice Department is accusing AT&T of skimming a little off the top every time a Nigerian scammer uses a phone service designed for deaf people called IP Relay. Which is a lot. The practice apparently netted AT&T as much as $16 million. Nigerian scam artists use IP Relay—the service that reads text-based messages back…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Mar 22

A Bunch of AT&T Android Phones Are About to Get an Ice Cream Sandwich Update

Ice Cream Sandwich is pretty swell, but like all Android updates, it’s not on all phones. Well guess what? The HTC Vivid is getting the update on AT&T today and other phones will see the update “in the coming months.” Here’s the full list: LG Nitro Motorola ATRIX 2 Motorola ATRIX 4G Pantech Burst Pantech…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Mar 22

Sprint’s Upcoming 4G LTE Network—At Least It’s Faster Than WiMax

Was AT&T Trying To Educate or Terrify Kids About Phones In the 1950s?

AT&T’s Hilarious Vintage How Not To Be a Raging Dick Telephone Commercials

Better Cell Phone Towers Kill People (Updated)

The 12 Biggest Missed Opportunities in Tech

Retro AT&T Video Hearkening the Digital Future Is Still Hopelessly Lost in the 1960s

Elderly Couple Dies After AT&T Drops Nine Calls for Help

AT&T CEO Might Not Know How His Android Phones Get Updated

HTC One X Review: The Best Android Phone Right Now (Updated)

The Viewtron Was AT&T’s 1983 Solution For ‘Information Overload’

AT&T Stores Are Almost Completely Out of Lumia 900 Stock

The Surprisingly Sophisticated Computer Graphics Behind the 1977 Yellow Pages

The Lumia 900 Becomes the Best Free Phone in the World (Updated)

Carriers Unite to Track Stolen Phones Nationwide

How to Unlock Your AT&T iPhone

AT&T Will Unlock Off-Contract iPhones Starting Sunday

A Lumia 900 Will Cost New AT&T Customers Zero Dollars

How Bell Lab’s Radar Dismantled the Axis Powers

Feds Accuse AT&T of Using Nigerian Scammers for Profit

A Bunch of AT&T Android Phones Are About to Get an Ice Cream Sandwich Update

I’m Worried About the Helpless AI Disruptors of the Future

Russia Allegedly Swung at VPNs but Accidentally Hit Its Own Banking Sector Instead

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