Deal: Linksys WRT120N Wireless-N Home Router (Refurbished) – $9.99 After Rebate
TigerDirect offering refurbished Linksys router for $9.99 after rebate.
TiVo: DirecTV Responsible for No TiVoToGo
TiVo was at CES this year (though their giant TiVo wasn’t anchored outside the front of the Las Vegas Convention Center). And we had one question for them; why can’t DirecTV TiVo units, TiVo’s newest technology, can’t use one of their oldest mobile-enabled features? TiVoToGo enables TiVo owners to transfer television shows from their TiVo […]
Republic Wireless Launches in Beta
Following up on a previous report, Republic Wireless has launched in a limited beta period with the first phone available being the LG Optimus with both the hardware and software necessary to support its heavily touted Hybrid Calling service which currently starts at $19 a month for unlimited calls and messaging over Wi-Fi while featuring […]
GrooVe IP Allows Google Voice Over 3G/4G and Wi-Fi on Android
For those looking to achieve the holy grail of using Google Voice over 3G or Wi-Fi, a new Android app in GrooVe IP aims to simplify the process of bridging Google Voice to get around low voice minutes or as an alternative to dedicated SIP services. The $3.99 app merely requires the aforementioned 3G/Wi-Fi connection […]
Verizon, HTC Still Quiet on Thunderbolt Mobile Hotspot Issues
Verizon Wireless has yet to formally acknowledge the Mobile Hotspot issues that are plaguing many users of the HTC Thunderbolt. The issue in particular is that internet connectivity is lost at random, when on Verizon’s LTE network. Data connectivity on the device itself continues to function, but devices tethered over Wi-Fi cannot load pages. Currently, […]
Best Buy Announces HTC Flyer Wi-Fi as Retailer Exclusive
Following up, Best Buy and HTC have jointly announced that the retailer will be the exclusive carrier for the Wi-Fi version of the HTC Flyer Android tablet. The tablet is nearly identical to the Sprint version announced as the EVO View 4G, but lacks cellular radios. Specifications are identical with a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, […]
Clearwire Blocking Rooted Clear iSpots?
Readers have been reporting that Clear iSpots that have been rooted with the web-based exploit developed by hackers looking to use Clear’s service at the $25 special rate, are being actively blocked by network access until the devices are updated with a new version of the firmware. It appears that Clearwire is using low level […]
Sprint Announces Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Modem
Sprint has announced the forthcoming launch of the successor to the Sierra Wireless Overdrive 3G/4G modem in the Overdrive Pro, set for this Sunday, March 20th. The Overdrive Pro increases the number of simultaneous devices that can be connected to WiMax via Wi-Fi from the 5 maximum of the Overdrive to 8 on the Overdrive […]
Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi Pricing Confirmed at Sam’s Club?
According to the image, the forthcoming Wi-Fi version of the Motorola Xoom will be priced at $539.99 at Sam’s Club. While the Xoom Wi-Fi tablet has been confirmed for launch in April in Europe, a US launch has yet to be confirmed. The Xoom Wi-Fi version is expected to be identical to the version sold […]
Binatone Presents Android Powered iHome Phone at CES
During CES this week, Binatone’s iDect division presented the android iHome phone, a cordless phone designed for non-mobile home use. The phone connects to the internet via WiFi and can be expanded with an SD memory card. The user guide details a plethora of features the phone has, essentially providing Android to mobile users on […]