FCC wants universal broadband, universal accessibility and universal boxes

The Federal Communications Commission has unveiled some of its ideas for strengthening the US broadband network to help the economy. The changes could include subsidies to improve provision in rural areas, measures to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, and a one-box solution to rival cable and video-on-demand services. The report issued this week (PDF […]

Android Hits 20,000 Apps; Doubles Output in Last Five Months

Yes, we’ve all heard the buzz about Android.  But time after time, consumers have reiterated: it’s the apps that have lead to Apple’s grip on the market. We know it’s not the service, because Apple has been outed again and again for their lackluster coverage, locked-in AT&T contracts, and app store handling. Sure, there’s a […]



Ask [GaS]: What are the Top Gadgets on Your Holiday Wishlist?

What gadgets are you pawing after this season? Which technical wonders make your heart skip beats, and give you the shivers? If you’re anything like me, you’ve likely spent hours—maybe even days, weeks, and months—of your year drooling over gadgets. And with the holiday season going in to full swing, there’s no end to the […]