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MacBook WiFi hacker cancels talk

Instead of a planned presentation WiFi hacker Johnny Ellch delivered only a prepared statement at ToorCon, San Diegos annual security conference on Saturday.I reported last week that Maynor and Ellch were scheduled to speak at ToorCon, where the inflammatory duos "complete story" of their infamous MacBook WiFi hack was to...

Tags: SecureWorks Inc., MacBook WiFi

Blog posts 2006-10-02

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LG and AT&T join forces on X120 netbook

LG announced today the availability of the X120 Netbook with a AT&T contract. For pricing and details, Previously only available in Europe, the LG X120 will be hitting American shores soon no date specified for $180 at Radio Shack and select "The...

Tags: LG Electronics Inc., AT&T Corp., Netbook, X120 Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, 3G, Monitors & Displays, Wireless And Mobility, Wi-Fi, Hardware, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Components, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-23

CultureWatch - Cafe society or cafe office spaces?

it's the $$$ stupidI guess 'encouraging community' sounds a whole lot better than 'getting their non-paying lazy a$$es out of our precious few chairs' - if having WiFi was a money making proposition methinks they would be fine with encouraging it in high minded terms. Surfers come in and sit...

Tags: Notebooks, CultureWatch, office space

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Can a Windows geek learn to love Snow Leopard?

David Alison's BlogEd, have you seen David Alison's blog? He was a long time Windows developer that switched to Mac. His blog has a wealth of information about the trials and tribulations of switching. If you've not already, I suggest you have a look.http://www.davidalison.com/NoWhile I can't comment on Snow...

Tags: Operating systems, Digital music, Digital media, Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc., WMA, Apple Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Netbooks changing the PC game

The only one not getting it is AppleApple is the only one not seeing the market of Netbook form factor... I'll tell you this, many people with Macbooks (4.5 lbs) envy people with netbooks.Wait until Apple releases a "net tablet"no one will want a netbook after that. :)(The "iPad"?)I told...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, computer game, PC, game, netbook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-11

Blackberry vs. iPhone smackdown

Smackdown I think that BB users will always be BB users and iPhone users are dedicated to their sets. I have seen more of my acquaintances switch from non-smart phones to iPhone than to BB, but that is anecdotal evidence and meaningless.I don't think RIM has to worry about their...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, Apple iPhone, RIM BlackBerry

Discussion threads 2009-09-01

Apple denies the denial of Google Voice app

follow the moneyIf it's in Apple's financial interest find a reason - any reason- to deny the app, I believe they will.If an altered user experience results in people being not will to pay a premium for the product, then I can see the concern.More of a concern though is...

Tags: Federal government, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Broadband Internet, Apple Inc., Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-08-25

Review: Verizon MiFi 3G access point

I just returned from a family vacation in and around Denver, Seattle and Vancouver more on that later and had the pleasure of toting a Verizon MiFi 2200 with me for the trip. The MiFi is billed as an "intelligent Mobile Hotspot" and is basically a 3G...

Tags: Verizon MiFi, Verizon Communications Inc., Access Point, Wireless LANs, 3G, Cellular Phones, Wireless And Mobility, Wi-Fi, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-08-13

(Our Apple tablet hardware/software wish list)

(Our Apple tablet hardware/software wish list)WE DO NOT NEED ANOTHER TABLETWe need a larger iTouch device that you can easily carry around...Size:imagine 3 iTouch devices next to each other, built-in accelerator for orientation controlMultitasking: A must haveNetwork:support all WIFI standards specially the newer faster; optional support for 3GConnectivity: Full...

Tags: Tablets, Smart phones, Apple Mac OS X, Notebooks, Operating systems, software, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, tablet, Apple Tablet, hardware, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-08-04

Three things the Apple tablet needs to be successful

Three things the Apple tablet needs to be successfulAn Apple tablet wll not need any of those thingsto be successful.People will buy it regardless, knowing that the third generation tablet will receive those feature, at which point they will purchase the new one when it ships.RE: Three things the Apple...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Snow Leopard, tablet, Apple Tablet, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-27

News to know: Amazon-Zappos; eBay earnings; Windows server; AMD; Plastic Logic Reader; Apple-AT&T

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: A good fit: Amazon gobbles up Zappos Tom Steinert-Threlkeld: Don't Forget to Turn Out the Lights,...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Plastic Logic, Microsoft Windows Server, Server, Matthew Miller, Earnings, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., eBay Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Corporate Communications, Team Management, E-books, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Management, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-07-23

WiFi drop-off problem still dogging MacBook lines?

WiFi drop-off problem still dogging MacBook lines?It is your router that is the issuenot the MacBook. The problem is due to the innovative and andvanced design of the MacBook wireless circuitry.Your router just cannot keep up :)I know what your problem is...You have to clean the peanut butter off of...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Notebooks, Wireless and Mobility, Network technology, Peanut Butter, Apple MacBook, Wi-Fi, router, iStumbler, wireless

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

WiFi drop-off problem still dogging MacBook lines?

Owners of the latest MacBook models are still complaining about erratic WiFi performance and drop-offs. While the postings in the discussion boards keep piling up without resolution, some point to new solutions. by David Morgenstern

Tags: Performance, Apple MacBook, Wireless LANs, Notebooks, Performance Management, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Human Resources, Workforce Management, David Morgenstern

Blog posts 2009-07-22

News to know: Android notebooks; Twitter bugs; Samsung, Nokia

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. John Morris: Five big issues with ARM and Android netbooks Ryan Naraine: Coming in July: Month of Twitter Bugs ...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Notebook, Nokia Corp., Smart Phone, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Microsoft Corp., Twitter, Smart Phones, TVs, Cellular Phones, Tv & Home Theater, Handhelds, Channel Management, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Hardware, Marketing

Blog posts 2009-06-16

WWDC 09: the announcements (Updated 10x)

Following is a wrap-up of the announcements at WWDC 2009 in San Francisco today. iPhone 3GS: “The S stands for speed." Launching Messages: 2.1x faster Load SimCity: 2.4x faster Viewing an Excel attachment: 3.6x faster Load NYTimes.com: 2.9x faster...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Car, Battery, ScrollMotion, Engineering, Construction, Corporate Communications, Notebooks, Marketing, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-06-08

WWDC 2009 live

It's that time again: the annual Apple World Wide Developer's Conference and its highly anticipated keynote address. Phil Schiller ran the show this year, and while he's no Steve Jobs most observers agree that he did a pretty good job. Highlights include a revamping of the MacBook Pro line, the...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple MacBook, Video, Scott Forstall, iPhone OS 3.0, Corporate Communications, Notebooks, Marketing, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2009-06-08

Notice to Tim Cook: Apple Has A Netbook. It's Just Not Competitive.

Notice to Tim Cook: Apple Has A Netbook. It's Just Not Competitive.Well putGreat article.WRONG!If you follow this, Dell launched a new Netbook, the Adamo. Or the really tiny Sony Vaios. Or the other small Windows Notebooks.This Article = EPIC FAIL!Ridiculous ArticleA netbook is a weak system with a...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Flybook, netbook, Tim Cook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-04-23

Microsoft ad: Lauren wanted a Mac but 'settled' for Windows

Microsoft ad: Lauren wanted a Mac but 'settled' for Windowstco FAR less?? What a joke.Did you factor in the rape and pilla . . er the cost of an upgrade or repair from the Apple GEEEEEENIUSES when the next door neighbor kid throws his hands up in the air when...

Tags: advertisement, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, PC sale, TCO, UAC

Discussion threads 2009-03-29

The elusive $99 iPhone may lose 3G, GPS

The elusive $99 iPhone may lose 3G, GPSRE: The elusive $99 iPhone may lose 3G, GPSWe currently deploy iPhone 3G and whatever cheap Nokia AT&T gives us for free, would be nice to drop the Nokias all together and upgrade those users to an entry level iPhone (that should also...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, phone, 3G, GPS

Discussion threads 2009-02-11

iPod Touch: No Panacea

iPod Touch: No PanaceaWiFi or MobileWas at McDonalds and paid $3 to access their wifi with my iTouch. Lo and behold, the membership site I went to considered the connection a 'mobile' connection and wanted me to pony up an addl $5/mo for 'mobile' access. Other sites don't care..I'm on...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Digital music, Wireless and Mobility, Wi-Fi, Apple iPod Touch, panacea, Apple iPod, iTouch

Discussion threads 2009-01-28