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AT&T Wireless Bandwidth Throttling: The Backlash Has Begun

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:41:00 -0800

AT&T has begun throttling its biggest bandwidth hogs. Now (big surprise) customers are tearing into AT&T with complaints.

Mobile Explosion: Wireless Traffic Could Reach 10.8 Exabytes a Month by 2016

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:23:00 -0800

Cisco Systems says wireless traffic between now and 2016 is poised to grow an incredible 18-fold.

Free Service Offers Basic Enterprise Mobile Management

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:22:00 -0800

A free new service lets IT groups quickly set up basic management of corporate and personal mobile devices running Android or Apple iOS.

Google Wallet Suspends Prepaid Credit Card Functions

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:57:00 -0800

A security flaw in the wallet's design reveals an unauthorized user of a phone could tap into an existing balance by reconfiguring the wallet's settings.

How to Set Up a Wireless Router

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Setting up your new wireless router is simple as long as you have a PC with a wireless network adapter and an active high-speed Internet connection. Here's a quick guide to getting your wireless router running smoothly.

After a Surge Protector Fails

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0800

Should surge protectors continue to provide power, even if they can't protect against surges?

Thunderbolt: One Year Later

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:35:00 -0800

It's been almost 12 months since Thunderbolt made its debut on the 2011 MacBook Pro.

How to Unblock Blocked Websites

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Governments, schools, and businesses sometimes block websites in an attempt to reduce distractions, conserve bandwidth, or censor content. If you're willing to risk circumventing such limitations, here's how to do it.

Motorola Mobility Fails to Make Patent Case Against Apple in German Court

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:40:00 -0800

A German court has thrown out a Motorola Mobility patent lawsuit against Apple, breaking a recent run of courtroom successes for the company.

Report: Google Building Home-entertainment System

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:05:00 -0800

UPDATE: Analysts are skeptical that Google plans to enter the home entertainment market with its own branded devices.

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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:05:00 -0800

LTE Boosts Mobile Gear by 17 Percent in 2012

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:51:00 -0800

The mobile communications equipment market will hit the half-trillion-dollar mark in 2015, according to research firm IHS.

Google's GDrive Reportedly To Launch As Dropbox-rival 'Drive'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:59:00 -0800

A news report says the new product will be free to consumers up to a certain size limit, and would also be folded into Google Apps for enterprise.

Free Web Tool Consolidates Data on Code Vulnerabilities

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:29:00 -0800

Enterprise coders can now use an open source Web application that lets them consolidate software vulnerability data from a range of scanning and test tools.

Smartphone Data Shake-up: The End of 'Unlimited'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:34:00 -0800

Unlimited data is only a memory for most smartphone users. What has the shift toward tiered plans really meant for our wallets?

Smartphone Data Shake-Up: The End of 'Unlimited' Plans

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:53:00 -0800

Unlimited data is only a memory for most smartphone users. What has the shift toward tiered plans really meant for our wallets?

The Super Bowl by the Wireless and Network Numbers

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:00 -0800

AT&T and carrier equipment provide Sandvine released some interesting wireless and Internet usage figures from Sunday's Super Bowl victory for the New York Giants.

Accessing the Internet by Mobile Device Doubled in 2011, Data Show

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:17:00 -0800

Nokia remains the leading mobile vendor worldwide, but the Web page-view numbers show a company in decline over the past year.

iOS Developers Warned About Manipulating App Store Rankings

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:16:00 -0800

Apple's concern is that app developers are paying companies to use bots to artificially boost apps into Apple's App Store Top 25 charts.

How to Prep for Influx of iOS Devices in the Enterprise

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:37:00 -0800

Today's realities are forcing businesses to prepare their networks for a continued onslaught of authorized and unauthorized access from a slew of consumer devices, led by iPhones and iPads.

Wi-Fi in Flight Has Yet to Soar

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:20:00 -0800

Launched four years ago, the use of Wi-Fi on U.S. airlines has yet to catch on, with estimates that the wireless technology is still used by only 7% of the flying public.

Former FCC Chair Opposes Spectrum Proposal

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:17:00 -0800

Why the House spectrum auction proposal is the "worst telecom bill" -- A Q&A session with former Federal Communications Commission chairman Reed Hundt.

Numberlys and The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore for iOS

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:19:00 -0800

The apps come loaded with interactive features that augment the storylines.

Steve Jobs' Influence Continues

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:37:00 -0800

Some days there seems to be more Steve Jobs news than ever before, with memories and marketing schemes continuing to influence Apple and others.

HTC Android Fix Delayed for Some

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:35:00 -0800

Some users of HTC Android phones will have to wait until next week to get a fix for a problem that could leak access info to Wi-Fi networks.

When Email Duplication Gets Unruly

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:27:00 -0800

Computer problems often lead us to assume the cause must lie with faulty software or hardware, but sometimes it turns out the true cause is our own misunderstanding.

First Look at the Dropcam HD

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0800

Our review unit of this Wi-Fi camera had fuzzy video playback in our hands-on tests, but Dropcam promises that the final version of its Dropcam HD will not have these problems.

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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0800

HTC Android Phones Can Leak Wi-Fi Passwords

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:45:00 -0800

A group of HTC Android phones is susceptible to an exploit that can steal Wi-Fi credentials and passwords and send them to attackers.

YMax MagicJack Plus Review: Phone Gadget Can Replace Your Landline--For a Price

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:45:00 -0800

The MagicJack Plus gives you unlimited, landline-quality home phone service on the cheap, but YMax still hasn’t learned how to offer decent support.

iPhone App Sneaks in Tethering. Act Fast!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:23:00 -0800

Quasidisk is promoted as a file manager and viewer, but the app can turn the iPhone into wireless 3G modem for laptops at no extra charge.

Root Your Android Phone: Tips and Tricks

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:22:00 -0800

Sick of waiting for your wireless carrier to upgrade your Android phone's firmware? Here is how to do it yourself via rooting your phone.

How to Prevent Thumb Drive Security Disasters

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:04:00 -0800

Some security professionals suggest a radical approach to locking down USB flash drives, but there are other, less drastic options as well.

Beware of Malicious QR Codes

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:22:00 -0800

Cybercrooks are taking advantage of the proliferation of QR codes on posters and marketing material by distributing their own malicious stickers, security researcher says.

FTC Evaluates Mobile Payment Tools

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:32:00 -0800

A workshop will examine the security and feasibility of making payments on the fly via cell phone.

Windows Phone 7 App Fights Malaria

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:05:00 -0800

Microsoft has awarded an Imagine Cup Grant to a team that developed a custom Windows Phone 7 and application that can diagnose malaria then upload the data to cloud servers that map the data to help track outbreaks.

White Spaces: The Next Generation of Wireless Broadband Has Landed

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:42:00 -0800

North Carolina community gets first taste of lightning fast "Super WiFi" or "TV Band" broadband speeds base on TV white spaces technology.

Hackers Ride Radio Waves to Hack Smartphones

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:20:00 -0800

Encryption keys on smartphones can be stolen using a technique involving radio waves, says one of the world's foremost crypto experts.

First 'Super Wi-Fi' Network Goes Live in North Carolina

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:14:00 -0800

Lucky residents of Wilmington, N.C., will be the first in the nation to have access to a 'Super Wi-Fi' network.

How to Stream Super Bowl XLVI

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0800

Watch the 2012 Super Bowl online, no matter where you are, with our guide to streaming the Giants vs. Patriots game on your PC, smartphone, or tablet.

These USB, Wi-Fi Hotspot Cufflinks Will Make You Feel Like James Bond

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:34:00 -0800

Need a USB flash drive or Wi-Fi access while out on the town? These cufflinks from Brookstone might be for you.

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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:34:00 -0800

Eye-Fi in Dispute with SD Association Over Wi-Fi Card Spec

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:50:00 -0800

What's drawing Eye-Fi's ire is the fact that the SDA has announced a spec called iSDIO that seems mighty similar to the wireless technology synonymous with the Eye-Fi brand name.

Wireless Bandwidth: Are We Running out of Room?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:06:00 -0800

Wireless bandwidth is like land in Manhattan -- it's extremely valuable because they're not making more of it.

Mobile Data: Are You Carrying a Suitcase or a Safe?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:30:00 -0800

If you were packing for a trip and needed to take reams of documents with personal data, such as bank statements and medical bills, would you rather put them in a suitcase or a safe?

LTE Spectrum: How Much Do the Big Carriers Have?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:06:00 -0800

An examination of just what spectrum wireless carriers already have and what they'll need in the future to deliver ubiquitous 4G service across the United States as mobile users exchange more video and other bandwidth-hogging content.

Tethering: A Quirky Conundrum

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:21:00 -0800

Using your phone for a computer connection is very expensive, or it's free -- depending on your carrier; and it could change.

How MegaUpload Got To Be A Pirate Poster Boy

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:09:00 -0800

Storage site has history of run-ins with the law.

Apple Mac-Based Security Threats Jumped in 2011

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:38:00 -0800

New Mac-based security threats jumped in 2011, but still remain far below that of Windows PCs, according to a posting by F-Secure Labs.

AT&T Rate Increase: More Data for Your Buck

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:46:00 -0800

AT&T is quite clear on the reason for the data plan change: People are using more data.

Five High-Tech Items that Will Cost You More in 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:00:00 -0800

Watch out: Cameras, hard drives, PCs, and mobile data will all cost more in 2012.

LightSquared Claims Conflict of Interest in Federal Analysis

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:15:00 -0800

LightSquared wants an investigation of a federal official involved in deciding whether the company can deploy its hybrid satellite-LTE network.

Copper Thieves Battled With New Anti-theft Telecom Cable

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:22:00 -0800

Unlike conventional cables made from solid copper, the GroundSmart consists of a steel core around which is bonded a copper outer casing, forming an equally effective but far less valuable cable.