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A recent survey conducted by the BBC (pdf) found that the vast majority of users around the world consider access to the Internet to be a right. The speed at which Internet access has gone from a privilege, to a luxury, and now to a right is a testament to how transformative it has been.
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DS6878-HC cordless bar code scanner inhibits the spread of germs, extends mobility and provides real-time information at the point of care
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Back when the T-Mobile G1 launched for T-Mobile USA, there was a lot of speculation circling Google and their little green Android. Was it going to be a success? Would anyone even care? Considering that the G1 didn’t make that big of a splash on the consumer side of things, it was a pretty much unanimous (with some nay-sayers mixed in for good measure) vote that the G1, and the software powering it, was a game changer. At least, it would be. And now, since the launch of the Motorola Droid on the Verizon network, we’ve seen that change in perception, as the Android revolution continues to spread. The newest target? Canada.
Rogers, one of the largest wireless carriers in Canada, has just received their latest Android-powered handset. Not HTC built this time, the Samsung Galaxy Spica is a 3.2-inch, 320×480 capacitive touchscreen device, running (unfortunately) Android version 1.5. There has been word that the device will be upgraded to 2.1 eventually, so if you’re looking to pick up an Android phone, don’t let the 1.5 version hold you back too long. 2.1 is coming. If the rumors are true. It’s also got a 3.5mm audio jack, 3.2MP camera on the back, and a 2GB MicroSD card sold with the phone.
As is standard up in the Great North, a three-year deal will get you the device for $79.99. It jumps up to $349.99 on a two-year deal, and if you’re one of those people who hates contracts, it’ll be a cool $449.99. Not bad for the out-right price (if you don’t look at the software version), but we’re guessing that many Canadians out there are going to enjoy their three-year plan. Anyone up there going to go check out the Galaxy? Let us know!
[via Android Central]
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You’d think with all the coverage using a mobile phone when driving has been given people would wise up to the fact that it is dangerous, not only to themselves but other road users. However, the results of a recent survey by CareerBuilder shows that more than half of workers check email and do other tasks whilst driving on business, reports information week.
In November of 09, CareerBuilder surveyed in excess of 5200 workers and 54 percent of all workers taking part admitted to using their smartphone while on the road.
The survey even goes further by crunching the numbers down to profession which resulted in 66 percent of sales workers use a smartphone when driving, 59 percent of professional and business service workers do the same, and a big shock is that 50 percent of healthcare workers take the risk.
However, mobile workers don’t just check their mobile phone while driving as figures also show the 62 percent check during a meal, 60 percent when on holiday, 57 percent when using the bathroom, 50 percent when in bed, 25 percent when at the movies, 18 percent when on a date, 17 percent while working out, 17 percent while attending a child’s even, and 11 percent even check their smartphone when in church.
But the big issue here is that overall that 54 percent who continue to use their smartphone when driving. It is time to change that and wise up to just how big a risk you are taking with peoples lives.
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Forbes has published its annual list of the most broadband-connected U.S. cities.
Their clickable map and list shows Raleigh, NC the most broadband connected.
Raleigh, NC:
Residents say the city’s high concentration of IT companies, research universities and state capital resources have boosted broadband and wi-fi access.
Atlanta, Ga:
High marks in both broadband availability and […]
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Worldwide forum aims to educate and inspire women and girls about science, technology, engineering and math education and career opportunities
Company brings together more than 150 Chicago students to hear directly from leaders in science, such as Sally Ride, and Motorola women engineers
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Verizon Wireless announced today that its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network field trials in the United States have demonstrated wireless data speeds that will reach a download speeds of 40 to 50 megabits per second (Mbps) and peak upload speeds of 20 to 25 Mbps. Verizon Wireless has been testing its forthcoming 4G LTE network in both Boston and Seattle since August, 2009. Successful data calls involved streaming video, file uploads and downloads, and Web browsing, as well as calls with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to enable voice transmissions over the LTE network. Verizon Wireless engineers report LTE average data rates of 5-12 Mbps on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world environments.
“Our LTE rollout plan positions Verizon Wireless to be a global leader in 4G LTE deployment. We are on track to deliver an outstanding wireless data experience to customers in 25 to 30 markets covering roughly 100 million people by year’s end,” said Tony Melone, senior vice president and chief technical officer at Verizon Wireless. “As device makers, manufacturers and others around the world begin to introduce newer and faster products to take advantage of these incredible new speeds, Verizon Wireless will be positioned to offer our customers new and exciting products on the nation’s first 4G LTE network.”
Verizon Wireless is currently installing LTE equipment at existing cell sites and switching centers around the United States as part of its extensive, ongoing investment in its voice and data network infrastructure.
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Verizon Wireless has been doing bandwidth test for their 4G LTE network and said results of those tests just might make iPhone users a bit envious, that is unless Verizon and Apple can actually get round the table and formulate some deal to deliver the iPhone to the Big Red, otherwise iPhone users will be playing the 4G waiting game.
According to an article over on internet news, Verizon Wireless is steaming ahead in the 4G LTE network game, the successor to the present 3G networks that will deliver faster data transfer.
Data rates is where the big difference comes with 4G as 3G puts out roughly 2 megabits a second while 4G begins at 100 mbps and can hit 1 gigabit per second, at least that is the theory as 4G uses Forward Error Correction which reduces bit error rate, supports larger data packages and thus increases throughput.
Verizon is forging ahead with their 4G LTE network and rival AT&T is expected to follow the 4G move next year, which means it will be at least a year before iPhone users can take advantage of 4G speeds unless the iPhone 4G goes with Verizon Wireless.
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The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week. The IEEE 802 LMSC was created in March of 1980 to develop interoperable network standards for computers and office equipment.
The IEEE 802 committee has continued to develop leading innovations for local and metropolitan area networks […]
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