ITU reverses its decisi...

In an about face, the International Telecommunications Union has expanded the term 4G to include WiMAX, LTE and HSPA+ . Previously, the ITU had established WiMAX 2 and LTE-Advanced as the only networking technologies worthy of the 4G name. As a result of this decision, WiMAX, LTE and...
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Four Facebook Alternati...

Now that Diaspora , which is building an open-source distributed social network, has launched in private alpha , I figured it’d be a good idea to remind you that there are several alternatives to that particular Facebook alternative, some of which have been around longer and in...
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Stack Overflow Hits 10M...

It seems as though Q&A network Stack Overflow has put the $6 million in funding it received back in May to good use, crossing the  10 million unique monthly visit mark as of yesterday. While Q&A sites like Quora bank on the winning model being one big monolithic site, Stack...
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Startup Puts a Twitter ...

The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark . If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here . Name: Hashable Quick Pitch: Track and share all your social and professional...
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Does WiFi Kill Trees? D...

Recently, we’ve read a few articles stating that, according to research from Dutch scientists, WiFi is bad for deciduous trees — so bad, in fact, that it’s killing them in urban areas where WiFi networks abound. However, the situation isn’t really so dire —...
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New Mashable Awards Cat...

As part of the ongoing Mashable Awards , we’re announcing the final four nomination categories . This is “ Best Social Media Customer Service ” supported by BlackBerry. Be sure to nominate your favorites and join us for the Gala in Las Vegas ! Sponsorships are...
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What Is Path? [Video]...

Path! Path? It’s this week’s buzzy social networking iPhone app, developed by an impressive roster of peeps and backed by a long list of investors. But what’s it really do? More » View original here:  What Is Path?...
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Concert Hands Evolution...

It just gets sadder and sadder. And then it gets really really sad. [ Thanks Laura! ] More » The rest is here:  Concert Hands Evolution From the 1960s to 2010...
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Watch the Glassesless 3...

Sharp’s 003SH 3D Android phone doesn’t require any goofy glasses. But can it still deliver a satisfying 3D experience? Kat sure thought so , and this video seems to back her up. More » More: Watch the Glassesless 3D Android Smartphone In Action...
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HomePlug Powerline Alli...

If you’re looking for a simple way to network the devices in your home, your options have generally been to use HomePlug technology or the more common Wi-Fi technology. Now the HomePlug Powerline Alliance and the Wi-Fi Alliance have come together to focus on pushing their...
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