TerreStar is definitely going bankrupt

By Mark Rollins - 10/20/2010 2:15:05 PM
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We just reported yesterday that TerreStar, makers of the Genus, might be going bankrupt, now we know that it is true. TerreStar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for liabilities in a range of a huge 1.6 billion dollar debt. Fortunately, EchoStar, one of TerreStar’s creditors, is offering $75 million in financing to help …

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TerreStar going bankrupt?

By Mark Rollins - 10/19/2010 4:57:27 PM
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For those who remember how the TerreStar Genus came to AT&T, as it was merely a concept a while ago. Now, the entire company might be lost as it declares bankruptcy. At least, this is what the Wall Street Journal is saying, as TerreStar has about one billion in debt. The TerreStar …

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Why there won’t be a 7-inch iPad, according to Steve Jobs

By Mark Rollins - 10/19/2010 1:57:40 PM
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I believe I have heard a lot of rumors of smaller iPads, and considering the Samsung Galaxy Tab looks promising, you wouldn’t think that Steve Jobs would go on record to say that he definitely won’t be making a 7-inch iPad. Listen to some of the things he said about the possibility of one: It’s [...]

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Sprint does 4G in New York, LA, and San Francisco

By Mark Rollins - 10/18/2010 1:53:49 PM
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Sprint announced that their full 4G service is coming to New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Those in New York will get WiMax on all five boroughs plus some suburban area. Los Angeles 4G will range from the San Fernando Valley to Orange County. As we have said before, the Bay …

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Nokia and Motorola team up for 4G Licensing Agreement

By Mark Rollins - 10/16/2010 1:30:33 AM
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It would appear that 4G has taken two steps forward as two of the cellular giants, Nokia and Motorola, have entered into a 4G license agreement. These two companies have extended existing intellectual property licensing agreement to include 4G cellular tech, such as WiMAX, LTE, and LTE advanced. The terms of the agreement …

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Pay your bills on time? Get rewarded by Boost Mobile

By Mark Rollins - 10/14/2010 1:13:10 PM
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For those who think that doing good things has no reward are about to be proven wrong by Boost Mobile’s new plan. The Monthly Unlimited with Shrinkage plan, and it reduces the usual $50 monthly charge to low as $35 by making payments on time. The plan works by reducing the monthly …

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iPhone lookalike Meizu M8 gets halted

By Mark Rollins - 10/12/2010 1:44:01 PM
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Some of you may remember the possibility of Apple going after Meizu, especially with the M8. Apparently, Apple’s lawyers have convinced China’s intellectual property. According to my Source: Apple requested that we cease manufacturing the M8 this month, we agreed but then [Apple] came back and asked for a sales ban instead. I can …

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iPad to be sold at Wal-Mart

By Mark Rollins - 10/11/2010 5:21:20 PM
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Remember when Wal-Mart was offering deals on calling plans? It would appear they are planning on offering the iPad as well. There is a rumor that the “game-changing” tablet computer will be on sale for “$499, $599 or $699 for the 16GB, 32GB or 64GB Wi-Fi only model and $629, $729 or $829 …

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What’s this? Protesters at CTIA Fall 2010?

By Mark Rollins - 10/08/2010 11:30:53 PM
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Yes, this was the case at CTIA Fall 2010, right in front of the doors of the Moscone Center. I decided to take one of their fliers, and apparently these protesters represent the California Brain Tumor Association. According to the flier, here is what the peer-reviewed science has found: All studies, including Telecom-industry-funded studies, …

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A visit with HoudiniSoft at CTIA Fall 2010

By Mark Rollins - 10/08/2010 11:05:28 PM
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It’s always good to find something new on the CTIA Fall 2010 tradeshow floor. I found a company called HoudiniSoft, and I had no idea what they did. What I found out is they make technology that can cause “flashing”, which can allow phones to operate voice and text functions on a new …

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