A British company says it has found a way to make mobile broadband work better even in remote rural locations. Deltenna has produced a device known as WiBE (Wireless Broadband Enabler) which works much like the better-known MiFi by taking a 3G signal and then passing it on as a Wi-Fi hotspot, meaning the signal […]
You’ve probably heard about the iPhone 4 antenna problem by now, right? Well after thinking about it for several minutes, we figured there was only one way someone could hold the new iPhone without it suffering from signal strength degradation. Behold: What? This, shopped? Of course not! This picture is completely genuine! I find your […]
Apparently, after hearing about the iPhone 4 antenna problem, here’s what Steve Jobs told a poor soul who emailed him detailing the problem: “It’s not a big issue.” He also told another one: “Just avoid holding it in that way.” Not a big issue? Give me a break. Later, after acknowledging the case, the company […]
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If you’re having reception problems with your new iPhone 4, the answer could be in the palm of your hand — literally. It’s now looking suspiciously like the design of the new model means the antenna is compromised when the phone is held in the hand. That’s because rather than being a small block unit, […]
Today, I am not standing in line anywhere for an iPhone. It’s expected to be close to 100F here in North Carolina, and even though I’m sans child, I have no inclination to do such a thing, nor do I harbor feelings of jealousy against the people who have ordered and can afford these new […]
So speaking of super heros… this morning DC Comics finally released an iPhone/iPad comic reader app. Following in the footsteps of Marvel, it’s built by Comixology, and so basically works exactly the same way. I had a grand plan to give it a test run and let you guys know what I think – but […]
Both Barnes & Noble and Amazon have cut the prices of their electronic reading devices, but it may still be too late to compete with Apple. Barnes & Noble’s nook has been reduced from $259 to $199, which may put it closer to the impulse buy or gift category. Perhaps more significantly, the firm has […]
I’m totally jealous of the people working at Google right now. Check this out: Yes, this is what Googlers call an “energy pod”. I personally know quite a few people who’d use that thing extensively. Heck, I’d even set one up in my home if I could! Not sure my wife would consent though considering […]
If someone at Apple would have released something like this, I’m sure it would have been banned in no time, but fortunately for us (and for them,) this is just a spoof. Enjoy! [Via TechEblog]