US Cellular getting ready to launch Home Phone service

US Cellular getting ready to launch Home Phone service

Keen to capitalize on the ever-growing segment of landline cutters, US Cellular appears to be launching a home phone service similar to the Home Connect offerings by Verizon and Sprint. According to information we've received, all you have to do is plug in a regular cordless or corded phone into the provided base station and voil … [Read more...]

Hong Kong’s CSL upgrades to LTE Cat 4 network, offers Huawei’s 150 Mbps mobile hotspot (video)

Hong Kong's CSL upgrades to LTE Cat 4 network, offers Huawei's 150Mbps mobile hotspot (video)

With Hong Kong boasting pretty much the fastest average internet speed on this planet, it's no surprise that the city is also one of the first to launch commercial 150 Mbps LTE Cat 4 service -- just right after SingTel's launch in Singapore earlier this month. Announced yesterday by CSL (who operates both one2free and the more premium 1010), its FD-LTE network takes advantage of the recently acquired 5MHz extended spectrum, in order to increase … [Read more...]

eTrak GPS+ melds WiFi, cellular and GPS tracking, launches at CTIA (hands-on)

eTrak GPS+ melds WiFi, cellular and GPS tracking, launches at CTIA 2013 (hands-on)

We've come across a number of GPS-based tracking devices over the years but most are rather bulky and difficult to setup. eTrak's attempting to remedy this here at CTIA 2013 with GPS+, a fob-like product that combines WiFi, cellular and GPS tracking in a small, light and easy-to-use package. The device, which is about the size and weight of a box of licorice-flavored Tic Tacs, features a panic button, multicolor status LED and charging contacts. … [Read more...]

GM and AT&T demo LTE-enabled OnStar connected vehicle (hands-on)

GM and AT&T demo LTE-enabled OnStar connected vehicle (hands-on)

GM and OnStar were on hand at CTIA to demonstrate a few ideas of what its new service could look like once bolstered with AT&T's LTE network. The system, which we originally heard about in February at Mobile World Congress, is still in its infancy, but with all the ideas being bounced around during our whirlwind tour it's apparent that's changing fast. Without question, big change is what is driving this whole endeavor, specifically adding … [Read more...]

J Lo partners with Verizon to launch Viva Movil, a Latino-focused retail chain

J Lo partners with Verizon to launch Viva Movil, a Latino-focused retail chain

Today at CTIA 2013, Verizon announced an exclusive partnership with Jennifer Lopez to create a mobile company catered to the Latino market. Called Viva Movil, the new entity will be headed by Lopez and boasts Big Red, Brightstar and Moorehead Communications as partners. The idea behind this venture is to offer an enriched customer retail experience with specialized stores that feature device demos, dedicated play areas for children, bilingual … [Read more...]

Hands-on with Kwikset and UniKey’s Kevo keyless entry system

Hands-on with Kwikset and UniKey's Kevo keyless entry system

Kwikset and UniKey are set to update their home entry systems, which have remained largely unchanged since they were first invented more than a hundred years ago. Using a Bluetooth daughter card in the lock mechanism, a couple Bluetooth antennas and a clever app this lock opens by simply touching a finger to the outside of the housing when you approach the door. At its simplest, the companies' K … [Read more...]