Google launches Person Finder for Japan following devastating earthquake
Following a devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck 230 miles off the coast of Tokyo, Japan, Google has announced a free Web-based tool that will help people …
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T-Mobile brings HSPA+ to 5 additional cities; 157 markets now covered
Via a short press release, T-Mobile announced the addition of five metropolitan areas to its HSPA+ portfolio. Des Moines, Iowa; Gainesville and Panama City, Florida; …
Google rolls out domain blocking in search results
Google on Thursday announced the availability of a new feature that allows users to block specific domains from appearing in their search results. Google has …
Clearwire to face lawsuit over WiMAX throttling, false advertising
WiMAX network operator Clearwire is the target of a new lawsuit that has been filed out of a Seattle district court. Lawyers representing the plaintiffs …
Rumor suggests HP considered selling PC business [updated]
A new rumor suggests HP may have considered selling its PC business, with Samsung lined up as the most likely buyer. The report comes from DigiTimes …
Throwback Thursday: Double Dragon
For this week’s installation of Throwback Thursday, we’re going to journey back to the year 1987. A time when the Iran-Contra Affair was front page …
Clearwire CEO resigns, two more top execs will soon follow
Clearwire on Thursday announced that CEO and director of the board Bill Morrow will resign effective immediately. Morrow cites personal reasons for his resignation and …
HTC ThunderBolt to launch on March 21st?
We’ve just heard from two independent sources that the HTC ThunderBolt is now scheduled to launch on March 21st, following repeated delays. While our tipsters …
Apple pop-up store popping up in Austin for SXSW
It’s the company’s first, and we’re guessing it won’t be the last. Apple is constructing a pop-up store in Austin, Texas to coincide with the …
Microsoft ‘Ventura’ could replace Zune music, video services
Following recent reports that Microsoft will soon be killing off its Zune suite of entertainment services and replacing them with a new offering, All About …
ATRIX 4G and Inspire 4G users given glimmer of hope following complaints of capped data speeds
Some Motorola ATRIX 4G and HTC Inspire 4G owners on the AT&T network have been up in arms since purchasing their new 4G handsets. Despite …
Bill Gates no longer world’s richest man
When Forbes publishes its 2011 list of billionaires on Wednesday, William Henry Gates III will not be at the top. This is by design, however …
Poll: Are you buying an iPad 2?
Purchasing an iPad 2?online survey Apple’s magical iPad 2 launches in just a few short days, and fans of the Cupertino company’s wares can’t wait. …
Facebook streaming movie trial sets sights on Netflix
The Warner Bros. blockbuster The Dark Knight has become the first title to be made available for rental on Facebook, giving us our first glimpse …
Sprint in talks to acquire T-Mobile USA, report claims
Rumors of a possible T-Mobile takeover were reignited on Tuesday as Bloomberg reports Sprint and Deutsche Telekom are holding meetings to discuss a possible acquisition. …
Google may finally be adding VoIP to Google Voice
Google is taking its sweet time adding new features to Google Voice, but it looks like some big pieces of the puzzle are finally starting …
iOS 4.3 to be released at 10AM today; personal hotspot supports 5 connections?
One of our sources has just let us know something pretty interesting. There has been a lot of talk surrounding Apple’s personal hotspot feature, specifically …
T-Mobile overhauling data plans, adds 10GB webConnect option
Intel gathered by blog TmoNews suggests that the nation’s fourth largest wireless carrier, T-Mobile, will be revamping its webConnect data plans. The new monthly offerings …
Nokia to sell QT commercial licensing rights to Digia
In a recent press release, mobile device giant Nokia announced a tentative, signed agreement that will jettison the commercial licensing rights of the Qt development platform …
Apple shipped 1.1 million MacBook Air laptops last quarter, analyst claims
Concord Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed on Saturday that Apple shipped a total of 1.1 million MacBook Air units over the course of the refreshed …
Skype adds ads to desktop software
Skype announced on Monday that it will soon add advertisements to its desktop software. The move is thought to be an effort to introduce a …
Microsoft paid more than $1 billion to keep Nokia away from Android?
According to a report filed by Bloomberg, Windows Phone maker Microsoft will pay Finnish handset manufacturer Nokia more than $1 billion as part of the …
Charlie Sheen to appear on USTREAM at 7PM PT, live demo how to win
It would be extremely tough to miss Charlie Sheen’s multitude of appearances on TV, radio, and more over the past couple weeks, but with his …
Verifone to include NFC in all new payment systems
In an attempt to combat what it is referring to as “merchant resistance,” payment solutions company Verifone has taken an unprecedented step with NFC (Near Field Communications) …
Verizon Wireless to carry iPad 2 at launch
While no formal announcement has been made, Verizon Wireless has updated its website to reflect the fact that it will begin selling Apple’s new iPad …
T-Mobile’s BlackBerry Bold 9700 finally gets OS 6
While official word has yet to come from T-Mobile’s camp, we’ve heard from multiple sources that the carrier has finally released BlackBerry OS 6 for …
Keith Pardy leaves the RIM party
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Research In Motion’s chief marketing officer (CMO), Keith Pardy, will be leaving the company. Citing personal reasons, Pardy …
Apple angling for unlimited downloads of purchased music?
According to a report filed by Bloomberg, Apple is working with record labels to make music tracks purchased via its iTunes Music Store more accessible. The report, which …
FastCustomer puts waiting on hold, on hold
Among the more aggravating predicaments gadget fans often find themselves in are the scenarios where devices break or accounts get over-billed and phone calls to customer service must be …
T-Mobile to introduce two new international calling plans that don’t suck
According to the latest intel gathered by TmoNews, the nation’s fourth largest carrier, T-Mobile, will begin offering two new, pre-paid international calling plans on March 13th. …
