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Entries for August, 2011

Rediscover the Magic of Film Photography

Digital cameras are convenient.  They allow you to instantly see your photos, so you’re always sure you got the image you wanted.  But what many photographers find lacking with digital cameras is the character that film imparted to their pictures.  If you are nostalgic for the look of film photography but don’t want to give [...]

FCC Chairman: ‘Serious concerns’ over impact of AT&T, T-Mobile merger

In response to the U.S. government’s lawsuit against AT&T’s planned $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile, Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski issued the following statement on behalf of the FCC : By filing suit today, the Department of Justice has concluded that AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile would substantially lessen competition in violation of the antitrust [...]

U.S. moves to block AT&T, T-Mobile deal

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. government sued to block AT&T’s $39 billion deal to buy T-Mobile USA because of anti-competition concerns, launching the biggest challenge to a takeover by the Obama administration. Original post by Soulskill

Openwave alleges Apple, RIM infringed patents

TORONTO (Reuters) – Software maker Openwave Systems filed a complaint against Apple and Research In Motion on Wednesday, alleging infringement of five of its patents relating to mobile Internet technology. Original post by Soulskill

Sony lifts the curtain on flagship Android tablets

It’s Sony’s turn to step into the ring and take on the iPad in the ever unfolding tablet war. read more Original post by Mike Luttrell

SAYL Chair from Herman Miller

Herman Miller has a reputation as a maker of exceptional office chairs.  They are ergonomic and beautifully designed.  Their SAYL chair was inspired by suspension bridges, and its frameless back is designed to be supportive and to keep you cool.  The chair has an adjustable seat height and tilt (with tilt-limiter).  Its fixed arms are [...]

AT&T responds to U.S. government lawsuit seeking to block T-Mobile deal [updated]

AT&T has issued a formal response to the U.S. government’s lawsuit seeking to blocking the carrier’s $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA. “We are surprised and disappointed by today’s action, particularly since we have met repeatedly with the Department of Justice and there was no indication from the DOJ that this action was being contemplated,” [...]

U.S. files to block AT&T deal for T-Mobile

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration on Wednesday filed to block AT&T’s proposed $39 billion acquisition of wireless rival T-Mobile USA because of anti-competitive concerns. Original post by Unknown Lamer

DROID BIONIC teaser campaign begins

Verizon Wireless just had a high-security briefcase hand delivered to our office, and it sure looks like the Motorola DROID BIONIC hype machine has started. First off, the briefcase is covered with the DROID logo, and there’s also a plaque on the briefcase that says that this is #2 of four pieces in existence. Sure enough, [...]

IFA 2011 to Set New Records Once Again

1,441 exhibitors – 140,200 m² of rented display area – an important economic factor The world’s most important and largest trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, IFA 2011, begins on 2 September with a further 4 per cent increase in the rented display area and 1,441 exhibitors (+ 1%). Taking as its slogan [...]