The Ultimate Jailbreaker, Part 3
Sep 7, 2010 General IT
While the cloud appears to be the ultimate jailbreaker, it is prudent to remember that a freed device is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, the phone becomes a truer handheld computer, fully enabled to exceed native carrier...Tags: Consumers, Cto, Dietz, Handheld Computer, Miniature Computer, Mixed Blessing, Russ, Safenet, Security Problems
Through the Looking Glass: 3D Everywhere
Sep 2, 2010 General IT
"What is the use of a book, without pictures or conversations?" That's the question Alice asks at the beginning of Lewis Carroll's classic adventure. Perhaps Mr. Carroll knew more than he realized. 3D Movies. Multitouch s...Tags: 3d Movies, Alice, Classic Adventure, Consumers, Conversations, Lewis Carroll, Looking Glass, Screens
TSB funds ’smart’ energy meter projects
Sep 2, 2010 Science
Technology that allows consumers to control all the energy usage in their homes in one place is to gain from £3.8m in government funding.Tags: 8m, Consumers, Control, Energy Meter, Energy Technology, Energy Usage, Government Funding, Smart Energy, Smart Technology
Touch screen, price hike to cheapest Sony e-reader
Sep 1, 2010 Hardware & Gadgets
(AP) -- Lately, the electronic-reader market has been a race to the bottom, with major players such as Amazon.com Inc. and Barnes & Noble Inc. tussling over which can offer consumers the best, cheapest e-reader.Tags: Amazon Com Inc, Barnes Noble, Barnes Noble Inc, Consumers, E Reader, Electronic Reader, Price Hike, Race To The Bottom, Sony, Touch Screen
The Rise of 4G
Aug 26, 2010 General IT
Today, there is a significant deployment of 3G/3.5G networks, supporting a whole range of bandwidth-intensive applications such as audio and video streaming. Consumers are looking to replicate their Internet experiences fro...Tags: 3g, 4g Wireless, Access Networks, Bandwidth Usage, Broadband Services, Consumers, Data Bandwidth, Deployment, Intensive Applications, Internet Experiences, Netbooks, Networks Wireless, Next Generation, Phenomenal Success, Sudden Surge, Tablet Pcs, Tsunami, Wireless Operator, Wireless Operators, Wireless Technology
Can Apple Make It Big in Television?
Aug 25, 2010 Software
Apple is reportedly negotiating with some major entertainment companies for television content consumers can lease to watch on Apple TV for 99 US cents a pop. These deals might give Apple TV users access to some of their fav...Tags: Apple Ipod, Apple Tv, Big Apple, Consumers, Content Watch, Entertainment Companies, Entertainment Hub, Entertainment Television, Favorite Tv, Hard Drives, Itunes, Television Content, Tv Shows, Tv Users, Tvs, Watch Tv
Can Apple Make It Big in Television?
Aug 25, 2010 General IT
Apple is reportedly negotiating with some major entertainment companies for television content consumers can lease to watch on Apple TV for 99 US cents a pop. These deals might give Apple TV users access to some of their f...Tags: Apple Ipod, Apple Tv, Big Apple, Consumers, Content Watch, Entertainment Companies, Entertainment Hub, Entertainment Television, Favorite Tv, Hard Drives, Itunes, Television Content, Tv Shows, Tv Users, Tvs, Watch Tv
Powerline Networking with the Western Digital Livewire
Aug 24, 2010 Hardware & Gadgets
Almost all CE devices sold in the market today have some sort of connection to the Internet as well as the home network. The consumers' need to transfer data back and forth between various locations in their residences has led to wireless routers becoming ubiquitous in every home connec...
Tags: Consumers, Electrical Network, Electrical Wiring, Ethernet Cable, Foray, Free Solution, Hassle, Homeplug Av, Internet Networking, Livewire, Nature, Powerline Networking, Real World, Wd, Wdtv, Western Digital, Wireless Networking, Wireless Networks, World Performance, Worry
HBO Spurns Netflix Deal
Aug 18, 2010 General IT
Cable premium channel HBO has all but come right out to say it intends to compete head-to-head with online streaming video service Netflix. Remaining exclusive has a value of its own, according to HBO co-president Eric Kes...Tags: Cable Service, Channel Hbo, Co President, Comcast, Consumers, Eric, Hbo, Hbo Channel, Hefty Price Tag, Kessler, Netflix, Streaming Service, Streaming Video, Subscribers, Verizon, Verizon Fios, Video Service
Gaming giants bet on 3D for next big boost
Aug 18, 2010 General
The global gaming industry is jumping on Hollywood's 3D bandwagon but the bet is risky as consumers appear reluctant to shell out for the necessary screens and glasses, insiders said Wednesday.Tags: Bandwagon, Bet, Consumers, Gaming Giants, Glasses, Global Gaming Industry, Hollywood, Insiders, Screens, Shell
