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BlackBerry Patent app boosts ability to simultaneously work with voice and data applications

A newly published BlackBerry Patent application entitled Advanced Voice and Data Operations in a Mobile Communications Device describes a technology that greatly eases these related processes. The Patent Abstract provides at least some insight into what is being proposed here: ...

Tags: Method, Application, Phone, Step, Mobile, Network, Telephone Call, Voice, Data, Information, RIM BlackBerry, Mobile Device, Computer, Wireless, Patent Abstract, Data Item, Invention, Voice Component, Phone Number, Caller Identification Information, Wireless Connector, Telecom & Utilities, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Russell Shaw

Blog posts 2007-10-18

What's exciting about Google Talk?

What's exciting about Google Talk?We need more competition and choice!Yes real choices!Google TalklessWhen I get a new tool I like to use it straight away. With Google Talk, I downloaded it and then there was nothing. Not a single soul I could talk to, not even some passing stranger who...

Tags: Instant messaging, Apple Mac OS, Operating systems, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, UNIX, financial services industry, voice component, Google Talk, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2005-08-24

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Lingoversity 1.1.3 (Windows)

Lingoversity is specifically designed to increase your vocabulary in an effective and friendly way. Unlike traditional learning methods, our concept has the power to stimulate, excite and motivate students. Our unique technology guarantees that you will never forget the words you learn. Learning vocabulary is the most fundamental component of...

Tags: Vocabulary, Lingoversity, Podcasts, Microsoft Windows, Telecommunications, Internet, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-02

Net Neutrality: Hit satire coming to a theatre near you

The world is a simple place, until someone wants to tell you what to do.  The realization that not everyone believes in common ground that surrounds each of us seems to be a new discovery to some. The sanctity of individual requirements is wrapping around our lives with a plethora of effects that...

Tags: Net Neutrality, Actor, Doug Hanchard

Blog posts 2009-10-21

Gartner in the dock over Magic Quadrant

Friday October 23rd will see Gartner argue a motion to dismiss a complaint by ZL Technologies Inc about the famed Gartner Magic Quadrant. According to court papers, Gartner will argue to dismiss based on First Amendment rights citing that the Magic Quadrant is not meant to represent statements of fact...

Tags: Quadrant, Analyst, Vendor, Gartner Inc., Vinnie, MQ, Blogging, Operational Accounting, Marketing Research, Internet, Finance, Marketing, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-10-20

HTC Snap (Alltel)

Photo gallery:HTC Snap AlltelThe HTC Snap has been making the rounds to various carriers, including T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, and now Alltel. Like the rest, the Alltel Snap has a heavy focus on messaging and includes HTC's Inner Circle feature to help busy mobile professionals prioritize e-mail with just a...

Tags: E-mail, Instant messaging, Cellular phones, Groupware, Handhelds, contact book, Alltel Corp., Snap, High Tech Computer Corp.

Product reviews 2009-09-14

Five reasons Apple botched its new iPod lineup

No Camera in the TouchStill or video = no sale. I considered upgrading my Gen-1 iPod Touch, but why bother if there's no camera?Enough On The ClassicI agree with all but enough bashing he classic, it still is sold and used. Many, MANY, don't want to compromise on...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, shuffle, Apple iPod, camera, flash memory, Apple iPod Touch, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

News to know: VMWorld; Disney-Marvel; netbooks; Blackberry Storm; mobile banking; Apple

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. Dan Kusnetzky: Doing the VMworld Dance, Day 1 Jason Perlow: Frugal Tech Show: Speaking with Centrify at VMWorld 2009...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Mobile, Mobile Banking, Andrew Nusca, Apple Inc., RIM BlackBerry, Netbook, BlackBerry Storm, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows 7, Wiki, Hardware, Online Communications, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-09-01

Laptop Warranties and Accidental Damage Coverage: What You Need to Know

Hewlett-Packard, after being flogged in public, contacted me and replaced my broken laptop that they had earlier claimed was accidentally damaged and not covered by their warranty. I appreciate HP's willingness to rectify the issue, but there clearly needs to be some improvement on their part...

Tags: Warranty, Hewlett-Packard Co., Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-08-04

Cisco Live! - CEO Chambers on Collaboration Business Value

The above video clips from my handheld Flip are from John Chambers Cisco Live! keynote address today and are specifically two edits about Cisco's strategic perspective on collaboration and Web 2.0 technologies in the enterprise. In the second edit Chambers talks about Cisco's business architectural re-engineering...

Tags: Web, Collaboration, Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Web 2.0, Internet, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-06-30

My Experience with Dell's Namastechnical Support

Despite my dislike for all things outsourced, my first experience with DELL's call center in India was a largely positive one. So this week, during a particularly intense session of software testing, the 500GB hard drive on my DELL Precision 530 decided to...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., PC, CD, Call-center, Indian, Minesh, Call Centers, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Desktops, It Operations, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-06-24

$99 iPhones Will Not Improve the Wireless Customer Experience

Selling the iPhone at $99 is simply an opiate for the masses. But like any addictive drug, it doesn't fix the real miseries plaguing wireless service carriers. This week, Apple did the unthinkable -- it lowered the price of the existing 8GB iPhone...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Phone, Device, Transceiver, AT&T Corp., Apple Inc., Apple iPhone 3G, Wireless, 3G, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-06-09

Apple's growth potential: Unleash the iPod Touch

In this Apple story, it's not about whether you're a Mac or a PC. This time, it's all about the iPod Touch, the shy younger cousin of the iPhone that really hasn't had its moment in the spotlight - until now. Susquehana Financial analyst Jeffrey Fidacaro wrote...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Steve Jobs, Apple iPod, Apple Inc., Apple iPod Touch, Digital Music, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-05-12

Making VoIP Secure: Proactive Network Intrusion Prevention for Enterprises and Service Providers

This white paper takes a close look at security concerns associated with Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP. It discusses how network architects can minimize the risks associated with converged networks by designing the network itself to include security as a key component. Ensuring network availability and quality of service are...

Tags: McAfee Inc., Security, VoIP, Network, Networking

White papers 2009-05-01

Re: Re: Winning the Battle but Losing the War

Larry Dignan wrote here about the reality that Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6 & 7 are the official, formal web browsers for 78% of companies, a figure arrived at by Forrester research. The simple reason for this is basically security and software compatibility. Many...

Tags: Firewall, Collaboration, Information Technology, IT Department Budget, Strategy, E-mail, Security, Management, Online Communications, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-04-30

Apple syncs its VoiceOver accessibility technology to iPod Shuffle

Apple syncs its VoiceOver accessibility technology to iPod ShuffleSome clarificationThe article and Apple's quoted marketing material, make Voiceover appear to be brand new. That is incorrect. Apple's has used such technology for many years.The ability to read docs aloud was came with Mac OS 7X (could have been...

Tags: Media players, Digital music, Digital media, Desktops, Voice-over, Apple Inc., VoiceOver, VoiceOver accessibility technology, accessibility technology, Apple iPod Shuffle, Apple iPod

Discussion threads 2009-03-11

Citrix brings high definition to virtual desktops with XenDesktop 3 and HDX

Citrix Systems last week delivered a one-two punch in the battle for virtual desktop infrastructure VDI differentiation with the introduction of XenDesktop 3 and Citrix HDX high-definition technology, promising to lower costs associated with servers and storage in the data center. XenDesktop 3, a key component of...

Tags: Desktop, Multimedia, Citrix Systems Inc., Virtual Desktop, Desktop Virtualization, Hardware, Virtualization, Dana Gardner

Blog posts 2009-02-09

DTV delay bill clears Congress

DTV delay bill clears CongressWorst is yet to come.The worst part about this is what it will mean to all the people who have held off from converting. Now they know the fed isn't serious and they will continue to wait and expect the date to be pushed back again...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, digital television, TV, U.S. Congress

Discussion threads 2009-02-04

More iPhone vs. Storm: Comparing component costs

More iPhone vs. Storm: Comparing component costsAnother item iSuppli doesn't count...R&D costs.Apple had to start from scratch with the iPhone, while RIM used R&D from other phones for much of the Storm. RE: More iPhone vs. Storm: Comparing component costsNo one except North Americans use CDMA, that's why you...

Tags: Cellular phones, Storm 9500, CDMA, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-01-29

More iPhone vs. Storm: Comparing component costs

There's some buzz today about an iSuppli report that dove deep into an analysis of component costs for the Blackberry Storm, compared to a similar breakdown of Apple's iPhone. In the end, the electronics research firm found that the cost of components and manufacturing cost about $203, compared to Apple's...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Research In Motion Ltd., Battery, AT&T Corp., Apple Inc., BlackBerry Storm, iSuppli Corp., Engineering, Sales Strategy, 3G, Smart Phones, Sales Force Management, Sales, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-01-29