By MaxW on Jun 27, 2008 in Wireless | 0 Comments
In what the company claims is an industry first, Chrysler has announced uconnect web, a system that brings wireless Internet connectivity to any Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep vehicle.It essentially turns the car into a WiFi hotspot that provides secure, real-time entertainment and information to all vehicle passengers.
According to Chrysler, the hotspot range will extend approximately [...]
By JamesW on May 19, 2008 in Cellphones, Wireless | 0 Comments
TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd (RIM.TO)(RIMM.O) plans to launch a touch-screen version of the wireless e-mail device in the third quarter as an answer to Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) iPhone, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
The device, known as the Thunder, is to be sold exclusively [...]
By MaxW on May 19, 2008 in Cellphones, Wireless | 0 Comments
ST. GEORGE, Utah -Wilson Electronics, the leader in quality cellular amplifiers and antennas for mobile phones and data cards, today announced the general availability of its SignalBoostTM Mini-Mobile Amplifier, now available in four configurations that install in minutes to bring unsurpassed cellular reception in cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, boats and other vehicles. The mobile amplifier [...]
By MaxW on Apr 8, 2008 in Cameras, NAB, Wireless | 0 Comments
Focus Enhancements today announced that it will showcase its new, ultra-portable FS-5 Direct To Edit (DTE) recorder at NAB 2008.
The FS-5 is designed to be used with many popular HDV and DV cameras. However, it features a 50% weight reduction and a 60% reduction in size compared to the FS-4. It also features a [...]
By MaxW on Apr 1, 2008 in Cellphones, Event Coverage, Wireless | 0 Comments
Sprint demos the new Samsung Instinct at MobileFocus CTIA.
By MaxW on Mar 28, 2008 in Cellphones, Wireless | 0 Comments
MetroPCS today announced the launch of its flat-rate unlimited wireless service in Las Vegas, providing the Las Vegas area more flexible wireless options.
Customers of MetroPCS pay by the month, no by the minute, and do not require a yearly contract, or deposit. Wireless plans range from $30 to $50 per month with no limit on [...]
By MaxW on Sep 3, 2007 in Wireless | 0 Comments
In the past few years, covering cities with WiFi signals has been viewed as a cheap solution for bringing affordable and free broadband access to cities.
Earthlink and Google have teamed up to blanket San Fransisco with WiFi, but just last week Earthlink announced a massive restructuring cutting 900 jobs, or nearly half of the employees [...]