As reported on TechCrunch. by MICHAEL ARRINGTON It’s just about 2013 and I gotta say, I’m a little bored. At least, the blogger in me is. As an investor things are just peachy. All this panic about overpriced consumer startups has led to a nice softening of the market (periodic reports ofBlubbles are great for that). And other sectors, like business to business, is still under capitalized v. the consumer sector. But as a consumer and observer…
As reported on Engadget. By Amol Koldhekar The Federal Communications Commission adopted a Report and Order today that updated regulatory requirements needed to provide broadband services on aircraft. In short, the commission has designated Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft — the broadband modules placed on the exterior of aircraft — as a licensed application and established a set regulatory process for future providers. What this means is that airlines will be able to select FCC-approved systems, verify that…
As reported on The Verge. By Verge Staff Gadgets can isolate us, but they don’t have to By Dan Seifert and Andrew Webster Traditionally, the holidays are for family. For many people, it’s a chance to see family members that may live a great distance away, spend time with new in-laws or new arrivals, and of course, exchange gifts. But frequently, those very gifts actually separate us from our family, isolating us from others. Popular items…
As reported on Wired. BY CHRISTINA BONNINGTON 2012 saw the launch of a hundred dazzling new products and services … and more than a few stinky duds. Apple Maps sent us driving straight into the desert instead of our intended town. Security fail after security fail left us scrambling to change our passwords and keep our digital identities secure. And stunning, colorful industrial design couldn’t save Nokia from another dismal year of finances. Gadget Lab collected this…
As reported on Engadget. By Deepak Dhingra It seems Casio’s G-Shock GB6900 hasn’t been mindful of its own raison d’être, turning up much later than expected. After making its first appearance way back in March 2011, rolling through FCC in July the same year, and then reportedly gettingstalled by floods in Thailand, the Bluetooth 4.0-packing smart watch is finally available stateside for $180. Tardiness notwithstanding, the wearable gizmo is typically defiant of shock and water. However, its hero feature is hooking up with your iPhone (4S…
As reported on Wired. BY ROBERTO BALDWIN The financial health and culture of a company can be determined by its holiday party. Companies that are stacking piles of cash in storage units have parties punctuated by prime rib, D-list DJs and gift bags filled with last year’s iPod touch. Companies that are having a tough time? They’re hosting potlucks where the intern hooks up an Xbox in the conference room and the CEO keeps asking…