BT Ad Blaming WiFi Issues On Phones Gets Banned
British Telecom has been told it can no longer air the commercial that claimed devices like phones and radios could impact WiFi signal. Britain’s advertising authority has banned an TV advertisement from British Telecom following three separate complaints about the commercial. The ad, which was for BT’s Home Hub wireless…
Apple’s iOS 7 Motion Sickness Remedy Part of Newest Update
It may have added beauty and shine to mobile devices, but Apple’s iOS 7 had its problems. Its iMessage, designed to let Apple users send free text messages to other Apple users, malfunctioned. And a small but vocal minority that included the new “Fifty Shades of Grey” lead Jamie Dornan Apple’s…
Fon brings its WiFi-sharing service to the US
Reach a certain level of fame in Europe and you’ve got two choices: rest on your laurels, or risk it all for a shot at America. It’s one transatlantic journey that few careers survive, but the latest to try is Spanish muni-fi outfit Fon. Buy one of the company’s $60…
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Robots have become almost commonplace in technology news, but that masks the sad truth that all the really cool robots are still incredibly expensive often into six figures for the ones capable of manipulating objects with human-like arms. A company called Unbound Robotics is endeavoring to bring the cost of…
Apple iOS 7 Jailbreak: New Firmware iOS 7.0.3 Is Safe For Jailbreak Hopefuls …
Now, if a prominent jailbreak developer is to be believed, upgrading to iOS 7.0.3 will not harm chances for jailbreaking the new OS in the coming days. After Apple released iOS 7.0.3 on Tuesday, renowned iOS hacker MuscleNerd warned on Twitter that potential iOS 7 jailbreakers should avoid upgrading to the On Wednesday,…
Microsoft contests Dell’s claim that Xbox One will run all Windows 8 applications
Microsoft has responded to a listing by computer retailer Dell which reported that Windows 8 applications would run on Xbox One. “The suggestion that all Windows 8 apps run on Xbox One is not accurate,” said Microsoft in a statement to Eurogamer. Microsoft did not clarify is that meant that some Dell’s…
Why fly with no WiFi? Should passengers really have to turn off their gadgets?
For flight passengers, this announcement can be a cringe-worthy reminder, whether they are using an Apple iPad, Amazon Kindle e-reader or BlackBerry smartphone. But is the announcement really all necessary to begin with? Some say the argument that using a mobile phone, tablet or other electronic device can interfere with…
HTC reportedly scales back production after slump in smartphone sales (update …
According to multiple reports, HTC has paused production on roughly a fifth of its total capacity and has been looking to outsource to contract manufacturers to save money. (Update: The company tells Engadget that it hasn’t shut down any of its manufacturing lines) Reuters says that it has seen parts…
Apple unveils lighter iPad Air
STORY HIGHLIGHTSApple announced a new iPad, named the iPad AirFull-sized model is lighter, thinner; it weighs only 1 poundThe new iPad Mini has high-resolution retina displayMicrosoft, Nokia also launched new tablets on Tuesday San Francisco (CNN) — Thinner. Lighter. Faster. That’s what Apple promises in its newest iPad, which also has…
Why the iPhone 5c ISN’T failing
A young girl plays a game on the new iPhone5c during the first day of sales of the device in Hialeah, Fla.(Photo: Alan Diaz, AP)Story HighlightsiPhone 5c is simply a new version of the iPhone 5 that is cheaper to produceLow sales of the iPhone 5c are not necessarily a…
