Posts with category: Tech
T-Mobile G1 / Android bits you may not have caught
Just a few bits on today’s monumental T-Mobile G1 / Android / HTC Googlephone / funnererest handset evar announcement that may have gone under the radar.
T-Mobile claims G1s will be SIM-locked (no surprise). But hey, the software platform is completely open source; I can’t wait to see how they think they’ll protect against that.
T-Mobile claims [...]
Podcaster: what you’re missing in the app Apple rejected
In light of last week’s controversy over Podcaster, pal Niall took a deeper look inside the App Store process for developers, and what may lead to some apps being rejected. I got a chance to check out Podcaster and kick its wheels a bit — it’s definitely early software, but I can certainly say it’s [...]
Calculator watch
Ever wonder what they get you when you “retire” at Engadget? Last month at a team dinner (my last as editor-in-chief of the site!), my main man and freshman editor Josh Topolsky presented me with this, um, “gold” vintage Casio calculator watch. The nerd humor truly knows no bounds.
Who’s on first? iPod nano, that’s who.
The new nano’s great and all, but I think Apple really dropped the ball on this devices’ marketing potential for the geriatric set. (Actual proportions.)
Dan Lyons takes off the mask and throws down the gauntlet with Apple
I have no doubt in my mind that Steve truly is the cunning monopolist Dan Lyons says he is, but his debut article as Steven Levy’s successor at Newsweek turned out to be a drive-by foot-shooting of dubious arguments and logic.
First, Dan sets up Vudu as an example of the little company trampled underfoot by [...]
How hidden charges doubled my iPhone bill
In July I upgraded my original iPhone to an iPhone 3G at an Apple store. It seemed pretty easy; the offers presented were fairly straightforward, and the receipt was clear. Then I got my bill from AT&T this month and reality hit home (for month one, anyway).
If you’re planning to upgrade (or even just changing [...]
Judging at CEA’s new i-stage event
One of the things I’m most looking forward to being involved in this year is judging the CEA’s new event, i-stage. Think of it as American Idol, but for gadgets; the winner gets a turnkey exhibit at CES and $50k, but I’d say more importantly they’ll get some much needed attention and feedback before the [...]
Building or kitting out your home: WiFi or Ethernet?
To 802.11 or to RJ45 — the perennial question. My pal Jeremy is outfitting his new place, and is on the fence about a wireless or wired home network. As a former network engineer, it’s a question I can hardly resist. My take: wireless is great (and always necessary), but wire your home as much [...]
Yep, I’m leaving Engadget
It’s true, my last day as Engadget’s editor-in-chief will be late next month (my official announcement is here).
Without question, this has been the hardest decision I’ve ever made, but I know it’s the right one. And as much as I’m looking forward to new challenges (and grateful they’re not Motorola-related), I’m also really excited [...]
30-inches: too much screen?
I never thought I’d question it, but is 30-inches too much for one screen?
I’m a serious resolution and screen real estate hog, so I’ll let that sink in for a sec as I recount my week spent with a 30-incher I bought (and eventually sold) earlier this year. There’s no doubt that productivity goes up [...]
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