T-Mobile flipping 3G switch in Chicago tomorrow?
We’ll keep this short, but we just got a tip from a pretty reliable source of ours that claims T-Mobile will be flipping the 3G power switch tomorrow in the Metropolitan Chicago area. 1700MHz goodness for all 7 of you…
T-Mobile initiates per-message SMS rate hike
Here we go again. T-Mobile has just quietly announced that they will be raising their per-message SMS fees to 20 cents from the current 15 cent benchmark effective August 29th. Sure, they’re merely responding to the current industry average price,…
Sony Mylo 2 gets minor update with Video Recording
Are you one of the 78 people out there that actually bought a Sony Mylo 2? Today is your (moderately) lucky day. Sony has just released a minor update to its diminutive little messenging/PMP/gaming gadget. The new firmware version brings video recording…
Alltel Adds Messaging to My Circle
Sure, you probably want to put Chad and his wizard friend through a wall just like us, but it’s hard to deny that Alltel has a pretty solid wireless offering. Its My Circle calling feature in fact is likely one…
First Dash Express Update Issued, Available via WiFi
Dash Express users are about to receive a software update and it’s a doozy. For those of you in the market for a new GPS unit, take notice as this already-capable internet-connected portable unit from Dash gets some new functionality…
First Conviction Handed Down in EliteTorrents Case
While the popularity of torrents has shown no signs of dwindling any time soon, the MPAA-fueled case against EliteTorrents just saw its first conviction. Back in 2005, Homeland Security agents served search warrants in various locations around the country as…
Rhapsody launches DRM-free music store, offers 100,000 albums for free
Hello, Rhapsody. Real Networks’ online music store has finally launched a DRM-free download option on an apathetic unsuspecting public. Boasting a catalog of over 5 million songs, the new service allows customers to access their library for a mere $.99/song…
Rogers’ iPhone data plan petition
So you’re Canadian. You want an iPhone. But, you’re totally unhappy with Rogers’ pricing for the iPhone data plan which pales in comparison to our good friends at AT&T, right? And you’re totally tired of taking it up the bum…
XBox 360 set to drop to $299?
If you’re one of the 6 folks out there that hasn’t yet taken the plunge on an XBox 360, you might want to wait a week or two before heading to your local retailer. A recently leaked K-Mart ad scheduled…
Motorola Blaze for Verizon: the touch screen war hasn’t stopped yet
Ooooh! It’s purdy and shiny. Yes, yes, y’all — another Motorola scoop. This time, we’re switching gears from non-autofocusness to touch screens. There’s also very little doubt the Motorola Blaze isn’t coming to Big Red. Seeing as how, you know,…
OS X on your MSI Wind? No problem.
If you’re in the market for an ultra-portable machine running OS X, but the Macbook Air is a bit outside of your budget, you might want to take note. The MSI Wind, one of many recently introduced low-budget UMPC machines,…
Sony Ericsson warns investors of low profits
In a preemptive strike intended to avoid a shock during their upcoming mid-July earnings report, Sony Ericsson warned investors that their results for this quarter might be less than stellar. The company is expecting to break-even, which is a far…
BlackBerry BIS 2.5 presentation, OS 4.5 not coming ’til September!
By now you all have heard that BlackBerry BIS 2.5 is rolling out to U.S. carriers on June 29th. Heck, there’s even going to be some downtime. But, maybe that isn’t enough? Maybe you’d like more information. We’ve definitely got…
