telecommunications
Plug In, Turn On and Tune Out Wi-Fi
New powerline adapters have arrived to help people trying to stream high-definition shows through their TVs and consoles.
Tech Talk Podcast: Net Neutrality
On this week’s Tech Talk podcast: Brian Stelter on the Google-Verizon net neutrality plan and Miguel Helft on the BlackBerry brouhaha.
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Are Feeling Glum
Confidence among venture capitalists in Silicon Valley weakened in the second quarter, according to a new industry report, as concerns over financing, the economy and new regulations added to an already tough working environment.
Tech Talk Podcast: Wi-Fi on Trains and U.S.B. 3.0
Wi-Fi on the railroad, newfangled keyboards and mic,e and a race between U.S.B. 3.0 and U.S.B. 2.0 are this week’s Tech Talk podcast.
What We’re Reading: Zuckerberg’s Hoodie
What’s inside Mark Zuckerberg’s hoodie and how to sue lots of people top the reading list.
What We’re Reading: Impacts
Articles about Google’s economic impact, Facebook and identity and another next-gen phone discovered in the wild are on the reading list.
Google Admits Defeat in Selling Nexus One Direct
The company will now focus on marketing the phone through existing retail channels — and will soon stop selling the handsets online altogether.
FCC offers new broadband plan; avoids all-or-nothing approach
The FCC responds to a legal ruling by offering a compromised approach to restore government authority over transmission of broadband but would keep other elements away from regulatory oversight.
What We’re Reading: Cellphone Calls
Dropped cellphone calls and modding the iPad top the reading list.
Nokia lets you customize the voice for Ovi Maps navigation
Nokia just made available a program that allows you to create custom voice packs for Ovi Maps on your S60 device. With the Own Voice for Ovi Maps program you can now have your wife tell you where…
H.P. and Palm – P.D.A. Powerhouses Unite
Not too long ago, H.P. and Palm dominated the mobile device market. Can these P.D.A. players find redemption?
Prepaid Is the New Wireless Battleground
Dismal results from the first-quarter earnings of AT&T and Verizon indicate a larger slowdown in the wireless industry.
