Awesome — Here Come More Laws and Penalties for Illegal Downloading, Courtesy of Your ISP
Wednesday, 27th February 2013Posted in Technology
Tags: AT&T, CCI, copyright, download, illegal, isp, mpaa, penalties, RIAA, six strikes, time warner, Verizon
Written by: Jeff Nau
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Apparently the government has decided we all weren’t feeling enough heat over the whole illegal downloading thing, and has thus decided to begin implementing an entire new set of copyright laws — complete with new penalties aimed at anyone and everyone willing to try it.
As of this week, Time Warner, AT&T, and Verizon will be hooking up with the MPAA and RIAA, all in the name of keeping a bigger virtual eye on us all. Continue reading “Awesome — Here Come More Laws and Penalties for Illegal Downloading, Courtesy of Your ISP” »
It’s Officially A Crime to Unlock Your Subsidized Cell Phone; Here’s How Carriers Might Be Ripping Us Off
Monday, 28th January 2013Posted in Technology
Tags: AT&T, cell phone, companies, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, FCC, fees, hidden fees, unlock, unlocking, We the People, wireless
Written by: Jeff Nau
As of this past Saturday, January 26th, Federal law officially prohibits any carrier-subsidized cell phone owner from unlocking their phone for use under another network.
The news comes as a defeat for some consumers, many of whom were used to switching up service providers to save some dough. According to this new addition to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, customers will have to stick with the original carrier. Continue reading “It’s Officially A Crime to Unlock Your Subsidized Cell Phone; Here’s How Carriers Might Be Ripping Us Off” »
Apple & Google Pass on ESRB Ratings For Mobile Apps
Wednesday, 30th November 2011Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: android, app, apple, AT&T, CTIA, esrb, games, google, mobile, rating, ratings
Written by: Craig Hunter
So as gamers we are more than aware of the ESRB’s work– you know…the ones responsible for that little black and white rating in the corner of just about every game.
The organization has been assigning the familiar “Everyone”, “Teen”, “Mature 17+”, etc., ratings on video games since around 1994 and now in conjunction with the CTIA are introducing a new rating system for mobile apps and games. Bloomberg reports:
“Mobile applications for smartphones and tablet computers may carry new ratings for violence and sexual content under a wireless Continue reading “Apple & Google Pass on ESRB Ratings For Mobile Apps” »
AT&T announces first 4G LTE smartphones- HTC Vivid and Galaxy S II Skyrocket coming November 6
Tuesday, 1st November 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets, Technology
Tags: 4g, AT&T, devices, Galaxy, htc, LTE, samsung, skyrocket, Washington
Written by: Craig Hunter
With all of the HSPA+ devices being branded “4G” these days you’d think AT&T already had LTE-capable devices. The truth is they are just gearing up to launch the first two smartphones that take advantage of their 4G LTE network with the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and HTC Vivid. Both devices will be available starting November 6th.
The HTC Vivid has a 960 x 540 4.5-inch qHD display, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 8MP camera (f2.2 28mm wide angle lens), 1080p HD video recording (60 frames per second), and 16GB of on-board storage expandable to 32GB via microSD. This device will Continue reading “AT&T announces first 4G LTE smartphones- HTC Vivid and Galaxy S II Skyrocket coming November 6” »
Galaxy S II on AT&T gets official, available on October 2nd for $200
Thursday, 22nd September 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Technology
Tags: 2011, android, AT&T, better, Galaxy, october, release, samsung
Written by: Craig Hunter
In the midst of unconfirmed iPhone 5 rumors, many missed a tweet (below) sent out by AT&T’s official Twitter account today giving us an official October 2nd release date and $200 price tag for the Galaxy S II, one of the better Android phones currently on the market. Continue reading “Galaxy S II on AT&T gets official, available on October 2nd for $200” »
iPad 3 to sport “thinner and lighter” battery design
Tuesday, 6th September 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Technology
Tags: apple, AT&T, battery, CTIA IEEE 1625 standard, Dynapack International Technology Corp, ipad, iPad 3, packs, release date, report, Simplo Technology Co, year
Written by: Craig Hunter
A report from the Taiwan Economic Times released today suggests Apple’s currently unannounced next-gen iPad will sport a “thinner and lighter” battery pack design. Unfortunately, the report also suggests we won’t be seeing an iPad 3 anytime this year (surprised?). Continue reading “iPad 3 to sport “thinner and lighter” battery design” »
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