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The Google Phone – Coming Soon!

by John P.

Google gPhoneI’ve been holding off on sharing this information, which is really mostly rumor and speculation, up to this point – but Google is supposedly readying the launch of a new cellular phone which will come GPS and have built in access to Google Maps, Gmail, Calendar and Docs.

Google previously bid for the FCC’s 700MHz wireless spectrum, one which could be used to operate a new Google cellular phone service, and as I previously reported they acquired GrandCentral (I handed out around 75 invites to the beta service), a unified messaging platform which provides “find-me, follow-me” service, voice mail, and other goodies.
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Fantastic Verizon Exit Interview

December 11, 2006

Folks, this link is not kid friendly, and only marginally work friendly – but it is too hilarious not to share! This guy apparently spent some time as a technical support staffer for Verizon. He was obviously working in a Canadian call center, where Verizon had outsourced some work. This is fairly standard in the [...]

A Guide to Free Internet Phone Calls

October 4, 2006
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It’s amazing how much communication costs. If I add up my cellular bills, Internet bills and home phone service we’re looking at $250 a month! $3,000 a year is more than the average income of a family in 90% of the countries on earth. That is simply criminal! Luckily, ever since the advent of the [...]

Internet Speed Test

August 11, 2006

I’ve seen a few speed testing Web sites in my day, but this new one from SpeedTest.net takes the cake! This site is totally awesome! Everything from the animation to the test results are very clear and easy to understand. Select the image above to see my personal results which range from a download high [...]