Apple won its lawsuit. Will it lose its luster?
For years, Bill Gates and Microsoft were reviled for supposedly trying to create a monopoly by suppressing innovation. Gates and Microsoft were seen as the establishment, epitomizing greed. Steve Jobs …more
July 31st, 2012
Verizon Wireless Pantech Marauder: Your not so basic, $49.99 after rebate, 4G LTE smartphone with training wheels rolls out Thursday
Verizon Wireless’ Pantech Marauder, available online Thursday, is a simple and inexpensive Android device for first-time smartphone users with some cool features. It has both virtual and QWERTY …more
July 20th, 2012
FCC’s ‘State of Broadband’ test shows overall improvement, led by Verizon FiOS
The FCC has released the results of its second independent test of broadband speeds, consistency and reliability for residential customers. According to “Measuring Broadband America 2012” Verizon FiOS’ sustained upstream …more
June 18th, 2012
Verizon pricing for ultrafast new FiOS Internet service a good fit for those moving toward streaming Internet TV and away from cable TV
Verizon announced pricing for its new, faster FiOS Internet service Monday. “Speed is becoming increasingly important as people embrace the ‘borderless lifestyle,’ in which they access information or entertainment when they …more
June 13th, 2012
Has Verizon Wireless made a Netflix blunder?
Verizon Wireless has either made a brilliant move with its “Share Everything” plan or torched itself. Computerworld is saying the change that throws voice and data into one pricey …more
June 12th, 2012
How’s your cell coverage?
Noticed a difference in AT&T’s network coverage in the Fredericksburg area? The carrier wants Fredericksburg area consumers to know that it’s been working to improve service here. So today it …more
June 7th, 2012
‘Oh yes, you did!’ ‘Oh, no we didn’t!’ Apple sues Samsung, tries to block American sales of Galaxy S III
Guess the Samsung Galaxy S III is sort of like an iPhone 4S. Check it out. Both of these are white. Both have areas where you put your ear …more
June 5th, 2012
Verizon Wireless begins offering Samsung Galaxy S III for pre-order on Web at 7 a.m.
Verizon Wireless customers may pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S III, which is expected to give the iPhone 4S some stiff competition, beginning at 7 a.m EDT Wednesday, June 6. Verizon …more
June 1st, 2012
Careful what you tell Siri
Don’t get me wrong. I like Siri. The iPhone 4S virtual assistant can be very helpful. She’s a good listener. And she’s funny, in a smart, dry way. It’s just …more
May 30th, 2012
Verizon perceives need for super speed, announces plan to rev up FiOS
Verizon perceives the need for speed, primarily due to increasing streaming of video. No word on pricing or caps. But home broadband caps seem inevitable and I suspect Verizon’s hopes …more
