Esther Shein

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Boxee Box Launches Without Netflix, Hulu Plus

Esther Shein

November 12, 2010

The D-Link media player joins the crowded field of devices that stream web content, movies, shows, and other content to TV sets.

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Apple Acquires Wi-Gear, Plans Bluetooth Headset Line

Esther Shein

November 10, 2010

Development will center on stereo Bluetooth headphones for future iOS devices and MacBooks, according to report.

Networking

NTT Docomo Launching LTE Wireless

Esther Shein

November 08, 2010

Japan's largest carrier will offer data-only plans in three major cities when the 4G service debuts in December.

Data Centers

Sony Rolls 12X Blu-ray Disc Rewritable Drives

Esther Shein

November 05, 2010

The two half-height drives take about 10 minutes to record a 25GB disc, the company said.

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WiGig, VESA Collaborate On Wireless Display Standards

Esther Shein

November 04, 2010

The two industry groups are developing technology to connect handhelds, PCs, and other consumer electronics to monitors, projectors, and HDTVs.

Networking

NTT DoCoMo Plans $3.3 Billion LTE Investment

Esther Shein

October 29, 2010

Two-year rollout of 4G technology will start in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, Japan.

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T-Mobile Launching Tethering Plan

Esther Shein

October 26, 2010

For an extra $14.99 per month, customers will be able to share their Internet connection with a 3G or HSPA+ device.

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Verizon Preparing To Support Simultaneous Voice, Data

Esther Shein

October 12, 2010

Gearing for Apple's iPhone to join its lineup next year, the carrier is reportedly upgrading its CDMA network.

Networking

Verizon On Track For 4G LTE Rollout

Esther Shein

September 16, 2010

The high-speed long-term evolution network will launch this year in 30 U.S. cities, with the country covered by 2013, said a company executive.

Networking

Microsoft Launches Massive Wireless Hotspot

Esther Shein

September 13, 2010

The "White-Fi" network on the company's Redmond, Wash. campus runs over white space spectrum left over from the conversion of TV signals from analog to digital.

Sprint Boosts 3G Coverage With Airvana Femtocells

Esther Shein

August 23, 2010

Airave Access Point uses a customer's existing broadband connection to route calls to Sprint's network.

BlackBerry Torch Being Sold At Steep Discount

Esther Shein

August 17, 2010

Amazon.com has sliced the price of the latest BlackBerry handset in half less than a week after its release.

Networking

Sprint Buying 10MHz Of Spectrum For $105 Million

Esther Shein

August 11, 2010

Acquisition of Wirefree's licenses will help the number three carrier improve coverage in 16 markets.

Networking

T-Mobile HSPA+ Winning Race For Speed

Esther Shein

August 10, 2010

Its advantage is likely to be short-lived, as upcoming Verizon and AT&T network upgrades may soon leave it playing catch-up, say analysts.

Networking

Service Providers Planning WiMax Mobility Services

Esther Shein

August 06, 2010

90% expect to offer VoIP over WiMAX and 64% plan to use the wireless technology for mobility-based services by 2012 according to Infonetics Research.

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