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Culling the ?collective consciousness? of the internet

Culling the ?collective consciousness? of the internet

Okay, so you know the drill: You just bought a product. Or read a blog post. Or saw a video. Etc and etc. There's usually a link to share your review on the best thing ever/horrible thing whose...
UK Study: BlackBerry adds 15 extra hours to the work week

UK Study: BlackBerry adds 15 extra hours to the work week

I'll admit, I have my days (or weeks) where I get sick of my BlackBerry.  Love the device, but hate the ball/chain feel.  There are times where I get so tired of e-mail that I will log onto my BIS...
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BlackBerry News: Gmail plugin arrives; Visual Voicemail coming

BlackBerry News: Gmail plugin arrives; Visual Voicemail coming

Lots of news in the BlackBerry arena today, so be sure to sit tight, buckle up, and stay tuned!  The first article details two software-based updates - the new Gmail Plug-In for BlackBerry and Visual...
I want it!: Wireless phone charging

I want it!: Wireless phone charging

When the Pre launched, there was a lot of buzz about the goodies users could expect, including WebOS, multitasking, integrated messaging, etc, etc. Amidst all of that, there was something that may...
New information surfaces about BlackBerry Bold 9700

New information surfaces about BlackBerry Bold 9700

Earlier in the month, we determined that the BlackBerry "Onyx" 9700 would be referred to as the "Bold" 9700 due to it replacing the BlackBerry Bold 9000.  The leaks continue, as Crackberry has...
BlackBerry Tour lands on Alltel

BlackBerry Tour lands on Alltel

Not to be left out by its larger counterparts, divested Alltel customers can now purchase the BlackBerry Tour 9630 for $149.99 after a $100.00 mail-in rebate and a new one-year service agreement. ...
Verizon Wireless announces the Escapade

Verizon Wireless announces the Escapade

It may be relatively bland, and it probably won't win any awards in the design department, but the Escapade marks another global phone for the nation's largest wireless carrier.  With support for...
RIM to add full Flash and Silverlight support to BlackBerry Browser?

RIM to add full Flash and Silverlight support to BlackBerry Browser?

Despite the fact that BlackBerry devices are the best in the world (okay, maybe I'm ever-so-slightly biased), the browser can certainly use a bit of improvement - especially in today's world, where...
T-Mobile launches the Samsung Gravity 2

T-Mobile launches the Samsung Gravity 2

Despite the fact that summer is coming to an end, the phone releases aren't stopping anytime soon.  Heavy texters can rejoice, as T-Mobile and Samsung today announced the availability of the Samsung...
Plagarizing Our Readers: elserg Compares Sprint's High-End Phones

Plagarizing Our Readers: elserg Compares Sprint's High-End Phones

  Tom, our noble leader and Top Dog, tipped us Editors off late last night to a forum post by which all other forum posts should be judged. So long as you're not a stickler for grammar and...
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Qwest shuttering wireless service, marking another failed MVNO

Qwest shuttering wireless service, marking another failed MVNO

Over the past few years, we've seen the MVNO model whirl into the wireless marketplace with mass popularity, only to exit the industry in an equally quick manner.  In a sign that the MVNO model may...
Top Fives: When is a (i)Phone Not Really a Phone?

Top Fives: When is a (i)Phone Not Really a Phone?

  Last week I posted a Top 5 phones list. Funny thing about Top 5 lists, college football Top 25 polls, beauty contests, and most any argument ever held in a bar: People love to hear other people...
BlackBerry 8530 headed to Verizon in black and lavender?

BlackBerry 8530 headed to Verizon in black and lavender?

Another day, another BlackBerry rumor.  Or so it seems. Leaked screenshots are typically a sign of good things to come, and according to the above photo of Verizon's internal database, we could be...
Sitting on the Samsung Mondi

Sitting on the Samsung Mondi

I've been sitting on the Samsung Mondi for nearly a month now. In that time I've played with the device on two occasions. Each time, I wished for WiMAX coverage, and each time I went without. Samsung...
Another day, another Pre rumor: GSM Palm Pre hidden in paperwork

Another day, another Pre rumor: GSM Palm Pre hidden in paperwork

Maybe it's a result of the time I've spent working in wireless, but it seems like there's two parts to the life cycle of a cell phone: the hype and rumors before, and the hype and rumors post-launch...
BlackBerry Wars: Which one is right for you?

BlackBerry Wars: Which one is right for you?

Those who are considering a jump into the BlackBerry world (or are changing devices) realize that the commitment to own a BlackBerry is only half of the battle.  Within the BlackBerry community,...
BOGO BlackBerry promotion returns to Verizon

BOGO BlackBerry promotion returns to Verizon

Those looking for a new phone, take note: the Verizon BlackBerry BOGO offer is back in action.  Thanks to the program, new customers can purchase a BlackBerry device, and receive one (of equal or...
Aaron's List: The Top Five Phones as of August 2009

Aaron's List: The Top Five Phones as of August 2009

The phrase "There's a phone out there for everyone," though somewhat corny, is true.  Smartphones are quickly becoming the device of choice for many cell phone users, but with the slew of new devices...
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Top 5: The Top Five Phones as of August 2009

Top 5: The Top Five Phones as of August 2009

This one is gonna be tough. Smartphones are getting smarter. Dumbphones are as smart as last year's smartphones. And Internet rumors and leaks are so rampant, it's hard to talk about today when we (...
Samsung Instinct S50 to be rebranded Instinct HD?

Samsung Instinct S50 to be rebranded Instinct HD?

Chalk it up to boredom at the Samsung headquarters.  Or maybe it was changed to compete against the Zune HD.  Better yet, maybe they just liked the way it sounded.  At any rate, a reliable tipster...

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