Homeless people as wireless hotspots? Yes, it’s happening at South by Southwest, an annual music, film and interactive festival in Austin, Texas.
Sporting a Y chromosome? A new high-tech, outdoor billboard being tested in London won’t let you see its advertisement.
Thanks to growing economic unrest in China’s factory belt, dissatisfaction among workers has spread, leading to growing conflicts, unflinching demands and week-long protests that could begin to take their toll on electronics manufacturers like Apple and Motorola.
Samsung has just won one crucial victory in its legal battle with Apple. It’ll get to keep its products on retailers’ shelves this Christmas.
In an update to the Google Maps appication for Android, Google is unrolling a new indoor mapping feature that reveals floor plans for airports, shopping malls and other public spaces.
And just like that, everyone’s Newsfeed was cluttered with murmurings about how they need to buy Facebook stock now. According to the Wall Street Jounal, Facebook is currently targeting its initial public offering launch for early next year.
U.S. regulators are playing a game of chess with AT&T as the wireless network looks to close its $39 billion T-Mobile deal. The problem is that not everyone seems to be keen on the idea—including the FCC.
SplashData, a company that offers a “complete password management and security solution,” culled from data stolen and posted online by hackers some of the most awesomely bad (and yet commonly used) passwords of all time.
Where’s my iPhone 4S? Well, that all depends on which wireless carrier you’re buying the latest version of the iPhone from. Not surprisingly, some carriers are facing shortages as people line up for the coveted devices.
It’s the best application for Android, and it just got an upgrade. Which means it’s time to whip out your phone, mosey on over to the market and update to the latest version of Google Voice.
Despite the urge to always have the most advanced gadget around, sometimes there’s a point where it might all be too much for your own good. As manufacturers feel the urge to put out bigger and better gadgets, screen sizes are skyrocketing — and not necessarily for the better.
