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Sprint Calling On Developers To Create The Next Big App

January 23, 2017October 3, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Sprint is issuing a challenge to developers to bring their app ideas to CITA’s MobileCon in San Jose California and turn those ideas into the real deal. They are dubbing this challenge the Sprint Hackathon and it will be held Friday, Oct. 17-18 at MobileCon. Sprint is throwing in FREE registration to MobileCon including all the keynotes, panel discussions, thought leadership stages, trade show and networking just for registering for the Hackathon. Looks like there will be categories and prizes for this Hackathon, take a look at the list below.

Blackberry 10 Receives NATO Approval

January 23, 2017October 3, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Blackberry announced that BlackBerry® Enterprise Service 10 and BlackBerry 10 smartphones have received NATO approval up to “Restricted” level. Having this level of approval let’s NATO countries use Blackberry phones in the office and field.

Google acquires gesture-based interface development startup Flutter

January 23, 2017October 2, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Gesture-based interface…..this should prove to be interesting.

Sprint Rolling Out Android 4.3 Update For The HTC One

January 23, 2017October 2, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

The day has come folks! Android 4.3 for the HTC One is confirmed rolling out for the Sprint variant. Check those software updates and enjoy!!

Fanboyism and Brand Loyalty

January 23, 2017October 2, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Holy WoW. This is a perfect and great post summing up where I am today, trying to break away from the fanboy mentality. Great read!

GameStick dock passes FCC, system finally on its way to ship

January 23, 2017October 2, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

How to Possibly Fix iOS 7 iMessage Failures Until Apple Does

January 23, 2017October 2, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

For our Apple readers, some good tips on how to fix iOS7 iMessage failures.

UPDATED: Xbox Free Gold Weekend: Oct. 4 – 6

January 23, 2017October 2, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Update: The Xbox Press Release was pulled from the Xbox Media site, not sure why but this may or may not be happening. We’ll keep checking to see if we get an update.

If you are not an Xbox Gold Member but you have always wanted to see what the hub-bub was all about, well this weekend is your big chance. Xbox is opening up it’s Gold Member program to everyone (in the listed regions) to try for the weekend, totally FREE! This is a really great chance to see what Gold Membership has to offer with no risk, if I had an Xbox I would be all over this. Check out the details below. But take note of the disclaimer as well.

Motorola Extends Android Beyond The Moto X And Cell Phones

January 23, 2017October 2, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Motorola today announced three enterprise mobile computers running the most popular version of the Android operating system (OS) supported by new Extensions (Mx) by Motorola Solutions security features and the fourth generation of RhoMobile Suite’s cross-platform development framework. This new set of technologies and development tools will help businesses adapt, enhance, integrate and secure the Android OS for enterprise customers.

Apple Has 10% Of All Corporate Cash? Not Really

January 23, 2017October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Nokia Lumia 929 coming to Verizon in November

January 23, 2017October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

If I ever try a Windows Phone it will be a Nokia.

Image of Logitech iPhone Game Controller Leaked (Juli Clover/MacRumors)

January 23, 2017October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Game controllers, hiring Ex TV Executives? Where is Apple going?

Multipath Networks wants to mix and match your broadband to give you a faster pipe

January 23, 2017October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

This is an idea I’m not sure the carriers will be up for.

Apple hires cable TV technology exec for “something big”

January 23, 2017October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Hmmmm. Apple TV around the corner? Not the little black hockey puck Apple TV but maybe a real Apple TV?

Sparticl.org A New Site For Teens To Discover Science

January 23, 2017October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Twin Cities Public Televison and 3M launched a new website that offers science and technology served up for teens. TPT and 3M developed this idea in response to declining student interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). So what is going to make this so different from any other science and technology website? Sparticl is a place where teens not only find and read information but they interact and can even contribute to the content.

T-Mobile Announces Hiring Events for Veterans

January 23, 2017October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

T-Mobile announced an effort to hire military veterans at a series of October hiring events. There are 3500 open positions that T-Mobile hopes to fill with U.S. Armed Forces, and active members of the National Guard, and Reserves. T-Mobile is already has a significant amount of employees who have served or serve in the military.

AT&T Brings 1 Gigabit Broadband To Austin

January 23, 2017October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

AT&T announced today that Austin Texas will be able to download their favorite shows and game at lightning speed with their new 100% Fiber 1 Gigabit service. The roll out is expected to last through December and will also bring more advanced TV services.

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ATT Brings 1 Gigabit Broadband To Austin

June 4, 2019October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

AT&T announced today that Austin Texas will be able to download their favorite shows and game at lightning speed with their new 100% Fiber 1 … Read more…

Prysm Brings On The Next Generation Of Video Walls

January 23, 2017October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Prysm designs and manufactures videowall systems and is introducing the next generation of videowalls that is supposed to help users with team collaboration presentations. Prysm video walls are available in two sizes eight feet wide by five feet wide and fifteen feet wide by five feet wide.

Viewsonic VX52 Series Delivers Super-Fast 2ms Response Time

January 23, 2017October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Viewsonic just announced a new “Entertainment Display” that delivers a 2ms response time, HDMI connectivity and comes in both 22″ and 24″ variants. The VX52 series is full HD and coupled with ClearMotiv II Technology is able to deliver detailed and blur-free graphics. Read on for more from Viewsonic’s press release.

Leap Motion Controller Now Available On Newegg With Free App

January 23, 2017October 1, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

The Leap Motion Controller has hit the sales floor of Newegg.com and it comes with a free copy of GameWAVE, an app for mapping keyboard commands, macros, mouse clicks and movements to simple hand gestures to improve gaming and productivity. The Leap Motion is selling for $79.99 on Newegg and is available now. Here’s what Leap Motion and Newegg had to say about the announcement.

Xi3PISTON Gaming Console Coming Black Friday

January 23, 2017September 30, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Another gaming console coming to market this one starting at $999. I’m not familiar with this console or company so read on below for the press release.

Samsung And PowerbyProxi Form Partnership

January 23, 2017September 30, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has formed a partnership with PowerbyProxi to further research and develop of wireless charging and wireless power solutions for consumer electronics and home appliances. PowerbyProxi has also received $4 million in funding from Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation.

Delta Shelling Out Microsoft Surface 2 Tablets to 11,000 Pilots

January 23, 2017September 30, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Delta announced they are giving all of their 11,000 pilots a Microsoft Surface 2 tablet. The initial plan is to replace the pilots paper based flight kits where they keep their navigation charts and operations manuals.

Good Deeds Wireless, Charity Focused Wireless Carrier

January 23, 2017September 30, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Good Deeds Wireless has just been announced. Good Deeds will donate 50% of its profits directly to the charities they work with. Scheduled to launch September 30 in Philadelphia at an event hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of South East Pennsylvania. Currently the three charities that Good Deeds will be supporting are, Big Brothers Big Sisters,

Canon, Samsung, HP And Xerox Launch Mopria Alliance

January 23, 2017September 30, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Some rather interesting news over the weekend, Canon, Samsung, HP and Xerox have formed the Mopria Alliance a global non-profit membership organization formed to promote, simplify and increase accessibility of wireless printing from smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. Canon’s press release said the following about this alliance.

Kia Quoris Slated For 2014 U.S. Release

January 23, 2017September 30, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Looks like Kia is going to make a run at the luxury market by introducing the Kia Quoris in 2014. The Quoris has only been available in Korea and the Middle East where it goes by the name K9. The exact specifications of the Quoris have not been released but it is aiming for the luxury slot so we would expect it to have quiet a few high end features.

Sherwin-Williams Releases ColorSnap Google Glass App

January 23, 2017September 30, 2013 by Alex Hernandez

Updated with video: Thanks Jason T. Smith

Sherwin-Williams becomes the first major consumer brand to launch a Google Glass Application. The application was developed by Resource, one of the largest independent marketing agencies in the country. The app is available for download to your Google Glass but is still in beta and will likely have a few bugs and issues that will need to be ironed out.