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AT&T fixes throttle problem on 3G network
Written on 24 Jul, 2010 at 16:28 in MobileCrunch | viewed times | 0 Comments
AT&T found a defect in their Alcatel-Lucent equipment about a month ago that, under certain conditions, throttles upload speeds to 100kbps. This of course is not a good thing, so they’ve been working on the problem and identified a... (Continue reading)
Coming up at 5 PM ET: the post-vacation episode of TUAW TV Live
Written on 7 Jul, 2010 at 15:52 in BoyGenius | viewed times | 0 Comments
Filed under: TUAW Business When you've been at sea for three weeks with incredibly slow Internet service, coming back to the land of broadband seems like a drink of vodka water to a thirsty man. On today's episode of... (Continue reading)
AT&T uplink performance issues tied to Alcatel-Lucent equipment
Written on 7 Jul, 2010 at 15:52 in BoyGenius | viewed times | 0 Comments
Filed under: iPhone Spokespersons for AT&T have responded to our queries in regard to decreased uplink performance that we posted about earlier this week. According to AT&T, this is due to a software defect in Alcatel-Lucent equipment, affecting only... (Continue reading)
In-flight WiFi being used much less than expected
Written on 6 Jul, 2010 at 17:43 in CrunchGear | viewed times | 0 Comments
It took years for the technology to come out, but in-flight WiFi was supposed to be the next big thing. The problem is, no one really uses it. Is it still too expensive? ... (Continue reading)
“My Phone Is Off For You” – how to show you care in this modern age
Written on 22 Jun, 2010 at 22:28 in CrunchGear | viewed times | 0 Comments
It’s not often that I get to leave my phone at home. More often than not, it’s an accident. However, when I do it on purpose, it’s a deliberate act of self-denial — I know, I’m so selfless! Seriously,... (Continue reading)
Jimmy Kimmel Live crippled by power outage, saved by laptop webcam (watch it tonight)
Written on 22 Jun, 2010 at 22:28 in CrunchGear | viewed times | 0 Comments
So it’s an hour before the curtain rises (I mean, if there was a curtain) and the power goes out at the Jimmy Kimmel Live taping and broadcast center. The show is still lit and the studio audience is... (Continue reading)
Toshiba announces Libretto concept PC, dual-displays in tow
Written on 21 Jun, 2010 at 9:29 in BoyGenius | viewed times | 0 Comments
Today, Toshiba announced the release of their new concept PC called the Libretto. The Libretto provides its user with dual 7-inch multitouch displays, Intel Pentium U5400 1.2 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 62 GB solid-state HD, 1 megapixel webcam, Wi-Fi b/g/n,... (Continue reading)
Lenovo releases 3D laptop
Written on 17 Jun, 2010 at 12:28 in CrunchGear | viewed times | 0 Comments
Whoa. This isn’t your Dad’s Lenovo... (Continue reading)
PC and TV makers hope 3D steals the show at E3
Written on 15 Jun, 2010 at 7:23 in VentureBeat | viewed times | 0 Comments
Hardware companies always want to sell you on the next big thing. At E3, there’s a growing chorus among companies big and small that viewing games with 3D glasses is the future. The latest to tout 3D is Origin... (Continue reading)
PlaceBook bets on privacy when it comes to location data
Written on 15 Jun, 2010 at 2:19 in VentureBeat | viewed times | 0 Comments
You’ve heard this mantra before: “Location, location, location.” There’s a new player in town called PlaceBook , and if it is to be believed, the proper mantra should be “privacy, privacy, privacy.” PlaceBook—yes, the name brings to mind a... (Continue reading)