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Apple iPad 2 now only $399

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Now that the new iPad has been announced, all of the attention of gadget lovers will be on this newest of Apple’s offerings, anticipating when it will finally be made available for sale. But while all of the attention is on the new kid on the block, the iPad 2 is still very much alive and at a new price point that may actually turn more than a few heads.

Apple has announced that it is not totally discontinuing the iPad 2 but will instead offer it a budget price. The iPad 2 will now only come in two variants the 16GB WiFi only version and the 16GB WiFi/3G version. The former will cost $399 and the latter will sell for $529. [Read more…]

Originally posted on March 8, 2012 @ 6:25 am

Why is My TikTok Not Working? Common Issues and Solutions

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If your TikTok account is having issues logging in, uploading videos, or other problems, it can be frustrating.  While annoying, TikTok issues are usually pretty easy to resolve and typically stem from a handful of problems, such as issues with the app, a bad internet connection, or problems with your device settings.  In this article, […]

Originally posted on July 10, 2023 @ 1:41 am

Sony Completes Ericsson Buyout

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Last October we reported on Sony’s desire to go it alone with their mobile phone business, which will effectively end its partnership with Ericsson.

Now, the Sony Ericsson partnership and mobile phone brand is effectively ended as the deal for Sony buying out Ericson in the partnership has been consummated. Sony has paid Ericsson the equivalent of $1.3 billion. [Read more…]

Originally posted on February 17, 2012 @ 7:19 pm

Raspberry Pi Release A Hit

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The extremely small Raspberry Pi computer, arguably the smallest computer in the world, is now available for sale. After years of development and growing hype among tech enthusiasts on the internet, the Raspberry Pi is now here. It officially went on sale last Wednesday, and to say that it is a success is an understatement. It’s so successful that the web sites that sell the Raspberry Pi have gone down because of the huge online traffic. [Read more…]

Originally posted on February 29, 2012 @ 4:40 pm

Is AT&T Going to End 2G service?

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It really is inevitable that old-school technologies will eventually be abandoned in favor of newer technologies. Sony has already done it in the mobile market with its decision to stop production of feature phones and just focusing on smartphone production. AT&T is also doing the same with, this time with mobile services.

AT&T has begun sending out notices that, while not announcing it outright, points to the fact that it is going to be abandoning its 2G network. The company has already talked about the need for additional wireless spectrum and it may follow T-mobile’s strategy of just using parts of the 2G network for 4G LTE development. [Read more…]

Originally posted on March 6, 2012 @ 8:26 pm