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AT&T launching its own MiFi on November 21st

Gadgets So you've been longing to get in on the MiFi goodness, but you don't want the models available from Sprint or Verizon for whatever reason. A new option has sprung up for you today, as AT&T has announced that it, too, will begin offering...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 0

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Does the HP Slate stand a chance?

Business And Money We are on the brink of a tablet outbreak, folks. The iPad has been around since April, the Galaxy Tab and BlackBerry PlayBook are both market-bound, and as of Thursday, we have the HP Slate 500. Android tablets are about to storm the...

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 13

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HP releases Slate 500 for $799.00 and catches us all off guard

Gadgets Rumors of the HP Slate 500 have been floating around the interwebs for quite some time, as far back as January of this year at CES. I remember hearing that the whole project had been scrapped completely, but since then we've been hearing...

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 2

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Nate's Apple TV review

Gadgets My initial impressions of the Apple TV after a month or so of use have been very, very positive. It does exactly what I was hoping it would do as I’m able to stream movies, music and photos from my Mac Mini to other rooms of my house, as...

from 2010 by Nate Allen 3

Verizon Wireless 3G Network Extender now available

3g Are you a Verizon Wireless customer and find yourself holding your phone up in the air for signal while sitting on the couch at home? If so, I have good news for you! Verizon has just released their updated Verizon Wireless 3G Network...

from 2010 by Taylor Martin 4

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Dick Tracy Style Review: Atomic9 Bluetooth Wristband

Bluetooth The concept behind the Atomic9 Bluetooth Wristband Speakerphone is pretty simple: You get a wristband with an integrated speakerphone and limited media player control and text-to-speech functionality. The wristband pairs with your...

from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 5

Sprint shipping out new 3G Airaves to customers that qualify

3g Femtocells like AT&T's 3G MicroCell and Sprint's Airave are becoming increasingly popular with customers who may have poor coverage at their home, but don't want to switch wireless providers for whatever reason. Sprint recently started...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 13

Rumor: Verizon launching 5 GB prepaid data, FiveSpot in August

Gadgets Pre-paid is often a great choice for many people when it comes to mobile, especially when it comes to data. Some users only need to use a data stick once in a while, and most carriers offer some sort of pre-paid data options, although the...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 0

Verizon FiveSpot global mobile hotspot leaks

Gadgets Mobile hotspots are a hot feature as of late, especially with the popularity of MiFi devices on carriers like Verizon and Sprint. The CDMA technology used in Verizon and Sprint's MiFis means they are useful in the U.S. and that's about it...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 0

AT&T giving out free 3G MicroCells to some of its "most valuable customers"

3g AT&T's 3G MicroCell, which uses a customer's home Internet connection to provide service where there previously was none, has been a savior for those of us in poor coverage areas. AT&T recently made the device available to all of its...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 6

AT&T 3G MicroCell available everywhere, ready to give you five bars

3g About a month ago, there were rumors that AT&T would be launching its 3G MicroCell nationwide in May.  Those rumors turned out to be false, but now the device is finally available to everyone.  Speaking at the Femtocells...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 8

Rumor: Verizon testing CDMA iPad

Gadgets While many people who purchased iPads love their device, the same people are also upset that the iPad, like the iPhone, is only available on AT&T. According to Boy Genius Report, that may soon change. BGR has heard from a "highly placed...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 15

Qualcomm releases new dual-core, 1.2 GHz Snapdragon chips

Gadgets While everyone is loving their 1 GHz Snapdragon chips inside high-end phones lately, Qualcomm isn't stopping there. Engadget has reported that Qualcomm has begun to ship its new dual-core Snapdragon chipsets that are capable of running up...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 10

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Video: iPad magic in the streets

Gadgets I never bought an iPad because I saw no need for it.  Sure, it's portable, but my laptop works just fine in that department.  That being said, if I could perform cool magic tricks like this guy can, I'd reconsider my...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 8

Barnes and Noble releases eReader app for iPad

Gadgets Your eBook options for the iPad just increased by quite a bit as Barnes & Noble has sent out a press release announcing that they have released an eReader iPad app to go along with Apple's iBooks and Amazon's Kindle apps. B&N's app allows...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 0

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The WePad: A worthy iPad contender?

Gadgets The German firm Neofonie held a press conference in Berlin yesterday demonstrating their latest device, the "WePad," a Linux based tablet with support for Android and Adobe Air apps. Available for pre-ordering as of now, the WePad starts...

from 2010 by David Cremer 14

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iPad App Review: Goodreader

Cell Phone App Reviews Goodreader takes a bit of exploring to discover its full potential, but after becoming familiar with all of the functionality it adds to the iPad, you’ll be scrambling to justify your expense of the device to your employer. In addition to...

from 2010 by Nate Allen 5

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Apple's 3G-equipped iPad shipping on May 7th

Gadgets After having previously aimed at getting the 3G enabled iPads shipped out at the end of April, Apple has now officially set their shipping date to May 7th. While the new shipping date has been set, many people with early pre-orders are...

from 2010 by David Cremer 0

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iPad App Review: popplet lite

Cell Phone App Reviews Popplet Lite, on the other hand, is a more traditional mindmapping app. Mindmapping is like flowcharting: You make a "Popplet" (resizable rectangle), write or draw or drop a photo in it, and then connect it to other shapes. As mentioned...

from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 5

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iPad App Review: Pocket Note iP3

Cell Phone App Reviews I'm really excited about the prospects of using iPad as a brainstorming/mind-mapping/whiteboarding tool. Often when I need to work out an organized strategy for something - be it a PhoneDog editorial project or some flight of creative...

from 2010 by Noah Kravitz 1