D-Link Adds Another Home Media Box With The Pebble D-Link Pebble Lets You Stream Digital Content To Your TV Via Home Network

Nothing really revolutionary about this, we've seen a ton of these boxes
that let you wirelessly stream content from your home network to your
HDTV sets. The newest is the Pebble, from D-Link, who are better known
for their networking equipment, like routers and such.
One thing that makes the D-Link Pebble stand apart from the tens
hundreds of other digital media devices we've seen is its unique design.
It's shaped like, well, a pebble and its small, black and compact. No
surprise that this is coming from D-Link, after all, they're the ones
behind the unique design of the Boxee Box.
On the technical side, nothing that will change your opinion of the
space. It will can connect to a home network, either via Ethernet or
802.11n WiFi. From there, it can play any video or audio you want, or
display pictures that are stored on networked computers or network
attached storage.
Via the Pebble's USB 2.0 ports, you can play content off of USB thumb
drives or external hard drives attached to the device via USB. D-Link
also has promised a SD card slot for further media-playing options. No
word on what resolutions it will play, but D-Link promises that it can
playback high resolution quality video. For video-out, it does have a
HDMI 1.3 port.
D-Link will be aiming for the entry-level of the market and will only be
charging $120 for the device. Excited? You can expect to start seeing
the D-Link Pebble for sale online and in retail store sometime in the
first half of 2010.

Toshiba Portege Convertible Notebook Tablet Revealed Leak Out of Italy Reveals New Tablet PC From Toshiba

Remember when the iPad was going to make the Windows-style Tablet PC
obsolete? Then it turned out to be a super-sized iPod Touch and a market
for Tablet PCs still existed. A leak out of Italy is showing off a new
Toshiba convertible notebook-tablet PC that is running Windows 7 and
will support all of it's multi-touch features.
The new convertible notebook will be christened the M780. For those
unfamiliar with convertible tablets, it can be used like a regular
notebook, but the screen can be spun around and folded back onto the
keyboard and be used like you'd expect a tablet to be used. The screen
will be a 12-inch TruBright model and will be running at 1200 x 800. The
screen will recognize multi-touch.
The computer will come running Windows 7, and you will be able to use
Windows 7's multi-touch controls perfectly on the new computer. As for
the specs, the computer will come with either your choice of a Core i3
or i5 processor. It'll be upgradable to 8gB of DDR3 RAM, no word on what
the default selection will be. It will feature 2.5 HDDs or SSDs, and
will feature what Italian website notebookitalia calls Toshiba's 3D
accelerometer , which, reportedly will be able to protect hard drives
from dropped laptops. How this is possible, isn't explained.
The notebook will be aimed at the business-market, and will have a
spill-resistant keyboard and will weigh in at 2 kg. They'll start
shipping in Europe and the Middle East in Q2 of this year, but no word
on pricing. Blog Gizmodo speculates that the laptop will cost in excess
of $3,000.

MSI X-Slim X620 Revealed New ULV Notebook Features 15-inch Display, Core 2 Duo

Taiwan's MSI has unleashed another new super-thin ULV notebook that's
powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo ULV processor. With climate change and
rising energy costs on everybody's mind these days, ULV
(ultra-low-voltage) computers are becoming more popular, especially in
Asia. MSI's newest notebook, the X-Slim X620 features an ultra-thin body
and a 15-inch screen.
The Core 2 Duo processor will feature a clockspeed of 1.3GHz. For RAM,
no word on what the default configuration will come with, but the
computer will use fast DDR3 memory. Graphics will be provided by an ATI
Mobility Radeon
HD 5430 discreet graphics card, with 1GB of VRAM.
MSI has included their own 3D Boost technology which, according to
them, helps balance graphics performance and battery life, which leads
us to suspect that it shuts off the GPU when it's not in use. The X620
will include a giant 8-cell battery, and MSI promises 11 hours of
battery life.
The whole machine will be built into a 15-inch body that has won the
2010 German iF product desgin award. The computer features a chiclet
keyboard, and the trackpad will be multi-touch equipped. A nice feature
that MSI has included, a user can disable the trackpad to prevent
accidental trackpad touching.
The 1.3-megapixel webcam built into the device will offer MSI's Easy
Face face recognition technology. There is a plethora of ports on the
notebook, with the notable ones being HDMI and eSATA. Overall, the whole
thing will weigh 2.5kg. MSI hasn't given out any details on pricing or
availability, yet.

GefenTV Wireless Hub Revealed GefenTV Hub Transmits HD Video From TV To TV, Uses 60GHz Band

The folks at Gefen are back at it, as they've released a new box that
will beam HD video signals wireless with a(n alleged) lack of lag. The
GefenTV Wireless is the new product, and it uses 60GHz band technology
that's being licensed from SiBEAM.
We first covered Gefen's first attempt at a similar product last year,
but th
ey've changed a few things since then. The 5GHz band technology they
used last year has changed to the 60GHz band. While that unit had a
promised range of 100 feet, Gefen has changed the range of this model to
a measly 30 feet. It's possible their the quality improved from the
100-foot model, or perhaps, 30-feet is just more accurate.
For those unsure of what the GefenTV does, the device comes in pairs of
two, where one box will connect to a HD set-top unit (like a Roku or
Blu-Ray player), and the other will connect to an HDTV of your choice.
Gefen has some big technical innovations in there – they claim the
video/audio stream is never compressed by their boxes, so it keeps the
maximum amount of quality.
The GefenTV comes at a steep price of $1000. They're aiming the device
at users who don't want to run cable – for whatever reason –
from their TV to their media box. The GefenTV boxes and their wireless
transmitting are fully compliant with HDCP standards. The device isn't
shipping yet, with no word on a release date.

Sony Ericsson Vivaz Leaked Kurara Prototype Coming to Market, Running Symbian, HD Video Recording

A leak at global PR firm Burson-Marsteller has confirmed the existence
of the rumored Kurara smartphone. The Sony Ericsson Vivaz, as it'll be
known, will come with a 3.2-inch touchscreen, and will be running
Symbian S60. The design of the phone, is quintessential Sony Ericsson,
as it takes cues from the Xperia X10 – and reportedly was designed
by the same team.
Obviously, one of the big revelations is that the Vivaz will come
packing Symbian, despite the increasing popularity of Android. The Sony
Ericsson Satio came equipped with Symbian S60 5th edition (the same that
will come on the Vivaz) and when TFTS reviewed it, and our man Andrew
reporting positively on how Symbian ran on the Satio – so don't
Symbian spoil your hopes for the Vivaz.
On the hardware side, the Vivaz will come with a powerful 8.1-megapixel
camera that will be be able of capturing video clips at 720p HD. No
HDMI-out, but the phone will be able to directly upload photos or videos
to Picasa or YouTube. The Vivaz will feature a 700MHz processor, likely
a Snapdragon. For video playback, it'll play H.264, MPEG4, WMV, MP3 and
will have an FM tuner – just further proof the phones are
replacing PMPs.
No word on internal storage but the phone will have a microSD slot for
expansion as well as a USB port. WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity is
confirmed, and the phone will operation on GSM/3G bands. The phone will
come in four different colors and will cost between $670-$750.

CLEAR Launching 2 CLEAR WiMax Modems CLEAR Has Announced 2 New WiMax Modems From Gemtek And Motorola

CLEAR has announced two new modems for its WiMax wireless internet
service.ย The Gemtek Series G Home Modem and the Motorola Series H Home
Modem (CPEi 725) will be offered to existing and potential customers
within CLEAR's WiMax service range.
CLEAR's new line of modems will not only operate on the WiMax internet
service, but also provide built-in VOIP capability.ย Both the Gemtek Ser
ies G Home Modem and the Motorola Series H Modem provide internal ATA
connectivity for VOIP phones, which is a new blend of technologies that
has not been available in WiMax modems.ย This allows WiMax users to
avoid needing a second hardware device for VOIP phones, they can easily
plug directly into the base of these modems.
Both the Gemtek Series G Modem and the Motorola Series H Modem (CPEi
725) are available now for as low as $79.99 with a $10 discount.ย
Naturally, you won't get much use out of them if you're not in CLEAR's
WiMax range, but if you're in Las Vegas the Gemtek modem is available
for lease, as is the Motorola modem in Portland, Oregon.

HTC Supersonic Ready for Sprint’s WiMAX? Sprint to Launch HTC Supersonic A9292 WiMAX-enabled Smartphone in 2010

One of the most interesting devices mentioned so far this year is the
HTC A9292 which is apparently Sprint s first WiMAX-ready smartphone. We
have already mentioned the device but now we have more details about the
A9292. Apparently called the Supersonic, the new handset is probably a
phone you ll want to play with.

The Supersonic is probably HTC s first WiMAX phone too and I personally
expect it to beat the HD2 in terms of specs and features. The phone hasn
t been properly announced and we don t even have mock-up pictures of the
device yet. But we do have an idea of what the Supersonic could bring us
all.
The only problem with this phone, at least for now, is that it will only
offer faster 4G speeds to Sprint customers. Since WiMAX hasn t been
really deployed anywhere yet, the Supersonic will only be a 3G phone in
other markets. Furthermore the world seems to be choosing an LTE
standard for its future 4G networks so I imagine HTC would also be ready
to launch an LTE-enabled Supersonic when the time comes.
The Supersonic is rumored to be an Android 2.1 smartphone that will
sport a 4.3-inch non-AMOLED display, a thin case, a fast Snapdragon
processor from Qualcomm, WiMAX and 3G support and, hopefully, even more
enticing features.
According to leaks the phone is not quite ready yet. The software is
buggy at this point but HTC will probably sort everything out later this
year. The phone will also happen to be the first Android handset ready
to surf at 4G speeds so we d probably not want to see the Supersonic
have 4G problems at launch.
Will we see the Supersonic in action at MWC 2010? We re almost a month
away from Spain s famous event so HTC might have plenty of time to
reveal to the world its WiMAX-related intentions for 2010.

Netgear DGN2200M Router/Modem Uncovered New Router/DSL Modem From Netgear Has Backup 3G/4G Connectivity

At CES last week, Netgear showed off the perfect solution for those
times when you lose your DSL/cable connection. Their new hybrid DSL
Modem/Wireless Router (model name: DGN2200M) will be able to connect to
a 3G or 4G data network. In the event that your DSL connection drops,
you'll be able to connect to the cell network 'as a backup'.
For the wireless router part of the device, Netgear has included the
new, fast 802.11n wireless standard on th
e device. As for the emergency cellular option, American-based Netgear
says that inspiration came from outside the country. Cellular network
connections for routers are becoming increasing popular in many
countries as backup for DSL, Netgear's press statement explains.
Although they make it clear that they've intended the 3G/4G/WiMax
ability on the router to be used as an emergency contingency, they also
mention that the device could appeal to people who can't get cable or
DSL to their home but are in range of a 3G/4G/WiMax connection. This
router will make it easier for these people to use the cellular
connection on their home computers, as they won't need to tether it to a
cell phone anymore or anything of the nature.
Of course, there's the issue of a 4G data plan. It's hard to imagine a
private citizen who wasn't doing something illegal that led them to need
24/7 internet access and couldn't wait for their DSL/cable line to
return. At any rate, you'd need to pay for a 3G/4G/WiMax data plan for
your router. The router will sell for $180 and will start shipping in
April 2010.

Amtrak Planning Free WiFi For 2010 Amtrak's Acela Trains Between New York, Boston And D.C. To Get Free WiFi

Amtrak has announced that it will bring free WiFi to travelers on its
Acela line of trains, connecting New York City, Boston and Washington
D.C.ย The struggling train operator hopes to entice travelers that
currently opt for shorter flights between these north east cities.
Amtrak's plans for WiFi access don't end with this free WiFi offer on
its Acela line, as
they hope to extend wireless access to most if not all of their
lines.ย The difference, however, is that Amtrak plans to eventually
offer WiFi as a premium to their travel customers.ย The Acela line WiFi
offer will be ran in hopes of increasing ridership, a test to generate
market response.
Should Amtrak be successful with this offer, it could be expanded to
other popular routes in the years ahead.ย When Amtrak's WiFi access
switches to a premium service, expect prices to be in line with WiFi
offers from air travel carriers.ย AirTran, for example, offers
in-flight WiFi for $10 for flights under 3 hours and $13 for flights
that exceed 3 hours.ย While many domestic Amtrak trips exceed this
range into 10+ hour travel times, it might be possible for an hourly
service charge.ย Either way, anyone who has traveled with Amtrak would
likely welcome the service, especially during longer trips.

Windows Mobile 7 Coming to MWC 2010? Microsoft to Showcase Windows Mobile 7 in February According to Rumors

Well, this is totally unexpected is it? I mean sure we all want to see
Windows Mobile 7 in action and kicking butt. After all, as much as we
love Android, we can t let it take over the mobile world tha
t easily, can we? Yesterday s rumors said that Windows Mobile 7 might be
too shy to be presented at MWC 2010. Today we find out that the new
mobile OS from Redmond might be indeed showcased next month.
Naturally Microsoft will not confirm anything, and why would they? But
with iPhone 4.0 supposedly coming in the near future, and with Android
being on everyone s lips, Steve Ballmer and Co. simply have to step up
and show us something. People say that Windows Mobile 6.6 aka the
Maldives is coming at MWC 2010 and it s bringing native capacitive
touchscreen support. Well we re happy for that but version 6.6 will
simply not do. We need more; we need better stuff than that!
Even if Windows Mobile 7 will only be launched in December 2010, it will
be a mistake not to present it now. Windows Mobile enthusiasts will
surely want to know that their favorite OS in the whole wide world is on
track for a 2010 release.
Today s rumors also talk about some of the features of the new mobile
OS. Windows Mobile 7 is supposed to bring us gesture control just like
we re going to see in Project Natal, also from Micrsoft, later this
year. Furthermore, in order to take advantage of Windows Mobile 7 you
will have to get a new phone with better hardware ready to support the
new OS.
Well isn t that a nice trick for convincing manufacturers to make some
hot new devices for us. That way both Microsoft and the manufacturers
will benefit financially. And hopefully future Windows Mobile 7
customers will also get some great and properly functional gadgets.
Here s what future Windows Mobile 7 phones should offer:
ARM v6+ processor, with an Open GL ES 2.0-capable graphics chip-this may
be the TI3430 or the Nvidia Tegra. To show all the eye candy there will
be a 3.5 800 x 480 or 854 x 480 pixels touchscreen. The specification
also points out at other things in Pink, like 3-megapixel camera, GPS,
light sensor, 3-axis compass, accelerometer, USB, Bluetooth, and full
Wi-Fi support.
Anyone excited?

Light Blue Optics Light Touch Revealed Projector Touchscreen Uses Holograms, Lasers, Infrared Beams

It's only been 2010 for a few days and the future is already here. The
UK's own Light Blue Optics demoed a new device at CES, the Light Touch.
The small pico-projector projects a 10-inch display that will respond to
human interaction like a conventional touchscreen would.

/span>That's right, the Light Touch will turn any flat surface into a
10-inch touchscreen with a screen resolution of 800 x 480. Obviously,
the applications of such a device are limitless.
Light Blue Optics' show some press photos of a woman at a clothing store
browsing a small display with information on productions, and another
shows a group of friends viewing a menu on a table. If this technology
becomes practical and cheap enough, it could put Microsoft Surface out
of business.
The image is done with what Light Blue Optics calls HLP or, holographic
laser projector. The HLP powers the pico-projector part of the device,
and unlike most projectors you see on the market, the Light Touch is
powered by lasers, not an LED bulb. The touch sensing is done via
infrared sensors.
As for the Light Touch unit itself, its coming equipped with 2GB of
flash memory along with a microSD slot. It's capable of running Adobe
Flash, and has WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. It's running Windows CE
and Light Blue Optics demoed off various apps at CES, including a
twitter app.
Various sources at CES got a first-hand look at the device and reported
that it only supports single-touch, and while there were some mistakes
on the infrared sensing – it was decent for the most part and felt
like a conventional touchscreen.
At press time, Light Blue Optics hasn't given any details on pricing or
availability.

Seagate BlackArmor PS110 External HDD Revealed New HDD Sports USB 3.0, Comes With Backup, Bare-Metal Recovery Software

Seagate's BlackArmor line of external HDD's is nothing new, but at CES th
ey showed off the new PS110 model, which comes with some excellent
features that complement the high-end BlackArmor series. The HDD itself
comes in at 500GB 7,200rpm and comes in a slimming black case. It's also
USB 3.0 and Seagate brags that it'll transfer files three times faster
than a stock USB 2.0 drive.
In addition to the USB 3.0 drive, the PS110 will also come with a
PCIExpress card that will enable your computer for USB 3.0 connectivity.
Also bundled with the drive is Acronis, a business-grade backup suite
with automated full-system backups, as well as SafetyDrill+, a
bare-metal recovery software suite (for the uninitiated, bare-metal
restore is when you restore from scrach, with no OS installed).
The PS110 and its bundled software are compatible with Windows XP and
later. Potential buyers should note that the PCI-Express USB 3.0 card is
usually only useful with laptops, so desktop buyers beware. The
BlackArmor PS110 is now shipping, and will cost $180.

Sierra Wireless Overdrive 3G/4G WiMAX Hotspot Announced by Sprint Sprint Overdrive WiMAX Hotspot Coming on January 2010

Sprint has announced its first 3G/4G WiMAX mobile hotspot, the
Overdrive, made by Sierra Wireless. The device, rumored to be launched
by Sprint in 2010, will be available in Sprint and Best Buy stores
starting with January 10.The Overdrive is therefore the first gadget of
its kind capable to offer you 4G speeds. The device will let you connect
multiple Wi-Fi-enabled devices to Sprint s 4G network acting basically
as an upgraded MiFi capable of faster speeds.
The Overdrive, which, for some reason, is a cool name, will let you
connect up to five devices at the same time which will be able to share
that precious 4G WiMAX connection capable to offer you a connection up
to 10 times faster than regular 3G. The device also supports regular 3G
connectivity so you ll be able to use it even in areas where there s no
WiMAX coverage available just yet.
Dan Hesse, Sprint s CEO had this to say about the new WiMAX toy:
This device delivers the connected lifestyle to our customers in
overdrive. The fact that it connects up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices is
especially meaningful because at 4G speeds, customers can download and
upload more data "gigabytes, not megabytes "in a matter of seconds. The
Overdrive on the 4G network is made for the multitude of
bandwidth-hungry applications customers want to access wirelessly, like
video streaming. 4G beats 3G for speed and for value.
The Overdrive will feature an LCD that shows battery life and Internet
connection status, a web interface for customizing settings and built-in
GPS capability. A microSD slot for up to 16GB memory cards is always
useful and the device will offer you a more than generous 150 feet range.
The Overdrive will be available for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate as
long as you re ready to sign a new two-year contract with Sprint of at
least $59.99 per month. What do you think?

Marvell Plug Computer 3.0 Unveiled Extremely Small Form Computer, Armada 300 Processor, WiFi, Bluetooth

The Marvell SheevaPlug is their third attempt at a 'plug computer'. The
first two iterations were aimed towards business markets, as a cheap
file server machine or a simple computer that would run industrial
software. With the new SheevaPlug 3.0, Marvell is targeting home users
for a home media PC as well.
The first big upgrade to the Marvell SheevaPlug 3.0 is its new processor
. No, it won't be able to run Crysis but it does feature a new Armada
300 processor clocked at 2GHz. The SheevaPlug will also have its own
hard drive (size unknown at press time), and where previous versions of
the plug computer had only wired Ethernet ports, the SheevaPlug 3.0 is
now capable of WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.
The SheevaPlug 3.0 has a few USB ports and ideally could be used with a
printer or some NAS, and Marvell's press release specifically mentions
multimedia sharing in the home. Pricing is unannounced for the new
SheevaPlug 3.0, but previous generations were around $99.

Plastic Logic QUE ProReader Officially Revealed Plastic Logic's Flexible TouchScreen QUE E-Reader Is Revealed At CES 2010

Plastic Logic has officially revealed the oft-reported Plastic Logic QUE P
roReader, a large format, flexible e-reader with a 10.7-inch touchscreen
display.ย After initial reports and teasers hit the web in October,
Plastic Logic has made their QUE ProReader official today at CES 2010.
With the flurry of e-reader news at CES, the Plastic Logic QUE ProReader
is a clear standout alongside the slightly larger Skiff Reader.ย The
QUE ProReader, however, adds new functionality to the world of e-reader
devices.ย The Plastic Logic QUE is controlled entirely by touch- and
gesture-based input, including a touchscreen keyboard that allows its
users to input text as annotations and even to send email.
The Plastic Logic QUE ProReader measures in at the familiar size of 8.5
x 11 inches, with a 10.7-inch touchscreen display.ย The unit is
constructed in flexible plastic, and features only one button (the home
button) on its entire build.ย The QUE ProReader can interface with
the Barnes and Noble e-book store that is used on the Nook, in addition
to third-party e-book and news subscription services from a star studded
list of newspaper content providers.ย The QUE ProReader will begin
shipping in April starting at $649 for a 4GB model with WiFi or $799 for
an 8GB model with WiFi and 3G connectivity.

Spy ID Card Camcorder Unveiled Goofy ID Card Has Miniture Camcorder, 4GB of Storage

Brickhouse Security, a website that sells security and tracking
equipment (like Teen Trackers , lock pick kits and sex kits ) has
begun selling a small ID card that actually contains a camcorder and can
let you discreetly record conversations. Brickhouse claims that the Spy
ID Card Camera uses the thinnest digital video recorder produced.
The ID card camera is just a bit bi
gger than a credit card, and features a surprising 4GB of on-board
memory. It allows you to take 2.5 hour of video or audio recordings. In
it's digital camera mode, it can take hundreds of photos. A fourth
'webcam' mode lets you broadcast your spying exports elsewhere. Just
make sure you've got the WiFi configured properly before you go in for
that big bust.
The camcorder takes video at a measly 15fps at aย meagerย resolution of
352 x 288, so you won't be taking any award winning 1080p HD video. As
for the camera itself – it is a rather odd looking thick ID card.
Most workplaces wouldย recognizeย it as not one of theirs right away,
and anybody giving the card any amount
ofย scrutinyย wouldย recognizeย theย noticeableย holes in the top. It
would make a good gag gift, but don't try to take down the Mafia with
it. The Spy ID Card Camera is now shipping from Brickhouse for a price
of $100.

Sprint's Mac-Friendly U301 3G/4G WiMAX Modem Revealed Will Introduce 4G Access To Snow Leopard Mac Users

Sprint has quietly introduced the Mac-friendly U301 3G/4G WiMAX modem
which will be the first to bring 4G mobile internet to Snow Leopard
users.ย The Sprint U301 modem also features a new, sleek black design
with a rotating USB connection to provide for an easier fit in tight spaces.
The new Sprint U301 modem is the first of its kind to extend Sprint's 4G
mobile network across the latest PC and Mac operating systems.ย While
having released this modem without much fanfare, the news is likely to
excite Mac users who desire the latest in mobile speed for their
notebooks.ย That speed is between 3-6Mbps in available Sprint coverage
areas, which at present includes most major U.S. cities.ย For those
outside of 4G coverage, the Sprint U301 modem will receive download
speeds between 600Kbps to 1.4Mbps on EVDO Revision A-based 3G networks
where available.
The Sprint U301 3G/4G WiMAX modem does not yet have a release date or
pricing, but the U300 model is still available for PC users.ย Expect
the Sprint U301 to be priced at or around the $349.99 retail price of
the U300 version.

Ford Sync To Offer Wi-Fi Via 3G Ford Sync-Enabled Cars Will Offer Plug-And-Play Wireless Via 3G Mobile Carriers

A week after announcing an open API and third-party app support, Ford
has announced yet another advancement in their Ford Sync mobile
entertainment system.ย Ford Sync has revealed Sync Wi-Fi, allowing
customers to share a third-party 3G connection with passengers over a
Wi-Fi bridge.
Ford Syn
c Wi-Fi will use the existing, on-board USB port to allow a user to plug
in their own 3G wireless internet modem.ย Sync will then use the 3G
connection to provide a Wi-Fi hotspot to other passengers in the car.ย
While this technology will not operate in existing Ford Sync-enabled
vehicles, some forthcoming factory cars will include this technology
without eating into the passenger space of the car.
The announcement itself didn't carry much information beyond the
3G-to-Wi-Fi capability itself.ย Ford has not revealed which vehicles
will feature this technology, nor have they announced an official
release date.ย Furthermore, it is not yet known if the Ford Sync Wi-Fi
uses 802.11n, but it has been offered that Sync Wi-Fi will provide some
sort of encription.ย Either way, this writer has to salute Ford for
allowing customers to use their existing 3G data plans to run their Sync
Wi-Fi– instead of charging customers a monthly fee for a
proprietary 3G service from the automaker itself.

Sprint Launches WiMAX Desktop Service Sprint Launches Mobile 4G Internet For Your Desktop, $50 per month for 3Mbps

X has been around for a while, but it's rollout has been slow. Now,
Sprint is offering a WiMAX modem for their 4G network that will offer
home desktop users speeds of 3-6 Mbps. The intended target is people who
live in areas where cable or DSL internet isn'tย available, but Sprint's
4G coverage is.
The Motorola modem, which was previously sold with Clearwire's WiMAX
internet service, will set Sprint consumers back $150. The monthly fee
will be $50 per month, with a two-year agreement. Thankfully, Sprint
isn't capping the bandwidth (yet) on these modems. The modem itself
isn't anything special, just a simple WiMAX radio and an Ethernet port.
Surely there are places where cable and DSL internet aren't available,
but how many of those places will have solid 4G coverage? Sprint's
strategy may be a bit confusing. Their monthly rates are good – in
fact, beat most competing AirCard rates from AT T and Verizon. For those
interested, the Sprint Home WiMAX modem is now out.

McDonalds Confirm Free Wi-Fi Access Availability McDonalds to Drop Wi-Fi Charges from January

By way of a
brief heads up for those of you who like to take in a little net
surfing or to pick up your mails whilst tucking into a quarter pounder
at McDonalds as McDonalds have now confirmed that they will be dropping
the charge for Wi-Fi access at all its Wi-Fi enabled joints with free
Wi-Fi access set to rollout from January of next year.
Presently costing you some $2.95 for two hours Wi-Fi access, McDonalds
are set to rescind the charge at its 11,000 restaurants that presently
offer Wi-Fi access which will see the burger chain fall I line with the
likes of Starbucks who ve offered free Wi-Fi net access to its customers
for some considerable time now.
There s no official word from either McDonalds or AT T concerning AT T s
take on the soon to be free Wi-Fi access " McDonalds Wi-Fi access is
provided in partnership with AT T " as, up until now, AT T have stood
to profit financially from the partnership. McDonald's USA Chief
Information Officer David Grooms, who confirmed that McDonalds will
indeed offer free Wi-Fi access from January, refused to be drawn on the
financial details but we suspect its going to be left to Ronald to flash
the plastic and pick up the tab.