Thursday, July 31, 2008
Sprint gets nailed for $73 million in illegal ETFs
Sprint gets nailed for $73 million in illegal ETFs
Sprint's class-action suit from 2003 has finally wrapped up in favour of the plaintiffs, rewarding back early termination fees to past and present Californian customers who have been charged.
Sprint's class-action suit from 2003 has finally wrapped up in favour of the plaintiffs, rewarding back early termination fees to past and present Californian customers who have been charged.
The latest in Sprint’s downward spiral to oblivion is the conclusion of a class-action lawsuit which ruled that contract early termination fees did not count as rates, and therefor fell under federal, rather than California state law. Using such ETFs as a means to discourage jumping ship is illegal under federal law, and so $18.23 million was rewarded to those who were forced to pay up. On top of that, they’ve got $54.75 million in unpaid ETFs that will be recredited. Ow. Tough break there, Sprint. Some appeals are likely to happen, but things aren’t looking so hot right now.
(via Kansas City Business Journal)
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Papa John's Is Taking Your Theft Seriously, And Gets Offended If You Don't Believe Them
Papa John's Is Taking Your Theft Seriously, And Gets Offended If You Don't Believe Them
@Dansc29625: People do tip the post man, every year around christmas, i have gotten tips pushing carts at grocery stores. Some are just more common than others
Egakino
iPhone 3G owners report hairline cracks in their phone's casing
iPhone 3G owners report hairline cracks in their phone's casing
Some early adopters of Apple's second-generation iPhone have witnessed thin cracks appear at the edges of the device that damage the phone's look and threaten to pose a larger threat down the road. Those tracking the issue in an Apple support dis...
Some early adopters of Apple's second-generation iPhone have witnessed thin cracks appear at the edges of the device that damage the phone's look and threaten to pose a larger threat down the road. Those tracking the issue in an Apple support dis...
Grocery Shrink Ray Hits UK
Grocery Shrink Ray Hits UK
This is the exact same thing that Hershey's did early last century. As the costs of the ingredients fluctuated, so did the size of the chocolate bar. However, the price was always the same. Why are we complaining about it only now?
mussorgsky112
Flowberry theme makes you wish your BlackBerry was a Mac
Bplay's latest theme brings some of the joys of Mac browsing to your BlackBerry.
The latest trick coming out of the new Plazmic developer’s kit is Flowberry. Pretty shiny, huh? Too bad they took out the bottom bar that earlier version was showing. Still, a pretty slick design for those Mac-users in the house who just can’t get enough of the coverflow-style interface. Not bad, but I think I’m going to stick with Crossbar. If Mac is your bag though, go ahead and get your Flowberry on, or if you miss that bottom bar, try out Finder.
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Bell rolling out new colours for BlackBerry Curve and Pearl
The BlackBerry 8330 looks great in crimson, and the BlackBerry 8130 looks none too shabby in white or titanium.
I’m pretty sure this is the first BlackBerry 8330 we’ve seen in red, and it’s due to hit Bell on August 8th alongside a white and titanium BlackBerry 8130. Fresh paint jobs seem like sloppy seconds when compared to the BlackBerry Bold and eventually the BlackBerry Kickstart coming out on GSM carriers in the near future, but if Bell actually makes the GSM switch, maybe they won’t have to settle for less. Still, new paint jobs are always cool, and it’s hard to argue with that colour on the Curve. Keep an eye on the Bell online store for the fresh offers… Right now the Pearl is going for free on a three year contract, and the Curve is $149.95.
(via MobileInCanada)
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Inside iPhone 2.0 review series: the new iPhone 3G hardware
Apple has significantly improved upon last year's original iPhone while extending many of the benefits of its newest model to existing users in the form of the iPhone 2.0 software update. AppleInsider's week-long "Inside iPhone 2.0" series will prese...
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Papa John's Is Taking Your Theft Seriously, And Gets Offended If You Don't Believe Them
Can you link the posting that talks about the Papa Johns employee getting most of the delivery fee?
trujunglist
Read MoreGeek Squad Cuts The Cables Inside Your Computer Instead Of Backing Up Your Data?
Geek Squad Cuts The Cables Inside Your Computer Instead Of Backing Up Your Data?
@Git Em SteveDave is a poor substitute for LindsayJoy: Well if on the other side the screw is on the forward part it would still hold it pretty firmly in place
nyaz
New BlackBerry app tests, demoralizes students
Cram is bringing tests to students' handhelds to make sure their wits are sharp for the real deal.
The aptly-named Cram launched recently, offering customizable, shareable tests on your BlackBerry. Cram allows for students to keep on studying on the go, even when feverishly going over last-minute notes outside the exam room. Studying on your BlackBerry would be especially handy for the bus, when having a bunch of books out isn’t exactly practical. Cram can import text files which are then translated into multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank tests, and using some web functions those tests can be easily shared with fellow crammers. For the BlackBerry-packing academic, Cram would pair up nicely with StudentDocket (previously known as StudentBerry).
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RIM considering Chinese factory
RIM considering Chinese factory
Norm Lo says that production facilities may be getting into China in the near future.
Norm Lo says that production facilities may be getting into China in the near future.
During the Hong Kong BlackBerry Bold launch party, RIM’s Pacific-Asia VP Norm Lo made a fairly hefty insinuation that a Chinese BlackBerry factory was in the works. Rollouts in China have experienced their fair share of difficulties in the past, and the advent of their TD-SCDMA standard could further compound issues, but RIM remains optimistic about their future in the country. And hey, why shouldn’t they be? There is a lot of opportunity to be had in China despite all the technological, bureaucratic and cultural challenges.
(via cellular-news)
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Comment on Lifestream by Modified Version of SimpleLife Lifestreaming Plugin for Wordpress | Lifestream Blog
Comment on Lifestream by Modified Version of SimpleLife Lifestreaming Plugin for Wordpress | Lifestream Blog
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New iPod touch hidden in firmware; Microsoft's pro-Vista videos
A simple reference in the beta of Apple's latest firmware could hint at a significant remake of the iPod touch. Also, Microsoft has posted the controversial "blind taste test" videos that promote an improved Vista, and a Wyoming county's schools wil...
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Comment on Modified SimpleLife Lifestreaming Plugin by Thomas Trumble
Comment on Modified SimpleLife Lifestreaming Plugin by Thomas Trumble
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BlackBerry Bold browser in action (video)
BlackBerry Bold browser in action (video)
Want to see the BlackBerry Bold browser really fares? Come and take a look!
Want to see the BlackBerry Bold browser really fares? Come and take a look!
One of the bigger upgrades with the BlackBerry Bold is the browsing experience, which you can see clearly in this video from Boy Genius. You get a look at the general rendering capability of OS 4.6, as well as speed differences between EDGE and Wi-Fi. I’d be curious to see how 3G compares… On the whole this is a much needed update - the poor BlackBerry browser has been a point of contention for plenty of users for a good long time. You guys happy to see the problem fixed? What’s the next biggest issue RIM needs to tackle?
(via BGR)
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Delta Makes Woman With Muscular Dystrophy Crawl Off Plane
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Comment on Modified SimpleLife Lifestreaming Plugin by db0
Comment on Modified SimpleLife Lifestreaming Plugin by db0
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I’ll let you know when I start it
This Coffee Shop's Restroom Policy Is Extremely Subtle
Take a massive dump!!!!
Right in the middle of the joint
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY STYLE!
Carbonic
Read MoreSunset BlackBerry Curve from T-Mobile due August 4th?
A slick orange/red BlackBerry 8320 is due to come to T-Mobile in a short week's time. Check the pics!
Pink BlackBerrys have been increasingly popular these days, but we haven’t seen much of the elusive Sunset colour. Well, here’s a live shot of the T-Mobile BlackBerry 8320 packing the newest paint job, and it’s pretty dashing. Not quite as somber a sanguine as AT&T’s crimson Curve. If the BlackBerry Bold is a bit too rich for your blood, keep your eye out for this beauty on August 4th.
(via Cellphone Signal)
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New treatment can totally waterproof your BlackBerry
Imagine a totally and completely waterproof BlackBerry - coming soon from Golden Shellback.
What would you pay to have the inside and outside of your device coated in a nonconductive polymer to make it impervious to water, oil, dirt and pretty much any other synthetic liquids? $50-$75? Yeah that sounds about right. Meet the Golden Shellback. While it might not be ready for another 4-6 months until distribution methods are in place, I am rip-rearing to give this a shot. Go figure a bunch of maritimers sponsored a project like this - totally awesome, and combined with an OtterBox, it could easily turn your BlackBerry into one helluva rugged handheld.
(via QuicklyBored)
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