Tag archive: Hawaii

On the heels of the failed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) bill, Democratic Rep. John Mizuno of Oahu, Hawaii recently introduced a new bill (H.B. 2288) that would require Internet service providers to track all ”Internet destination history information” as well as ”subscriber's name and address” for a period of two years. Due to the vague language of the bill, the law would have required all… Read More

Internet sales giant Amazon has long made use of affiliates round the country, who make money whenever someone clicks on a link from their site to make a purchase at Amazon.  However, that’s changing in several areas, and in the last week Amazon has severed links with affiliates in North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Hawaii after those states passed legislation that approves collecting sales tax on online transactions. … Read More

Motorola might have rolled out the MOTOKRZR way back in mid-2006 when it was trying to capitalize on the starting-to-wane popularity of its RAZR phones. But Boost Mobile thinks now is the “perfect time” to add the flip phone to its lineup—specifically, its Unlimited by Boost offering available at wireless retailers as well as locations like Radio Shack, Wal-Mart, and Sprint retail stores (Boost is a wholly-owned subsidiary… Read More

GPS maker Magellan has taken advantage of CES to bring in five new models in its entry-level range, including a widescreen version with a 4.3” screenthat’s set to retail at $229.   Its RoadMate 1400 series is aimed at those new to GPS, but come well equipped. Even the base model, the 1400, comes with maps of the Continental UnitedStates, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, plus 1.3 million essential points of interest, such as gas stations,… Read More

Alaska Airlines has announced plans to deploy in-flight Internet connectivity using a combination of in-cabin Wi-Fi hotspots and a ku-band satellite system from Row 44. The first test airplane will be a Boeing 737 due to be operation in “spring 2008,” and—assuming all goes well—roll out the technology to the carrier's 114-plane fleet by the end of 2009. “Bringing broadband Internet access to the skies… Read More

Garmin International has introduced two new widescreen GPS systems&mash;the nuvi 200W and nuvi 250W—intended for in-car use, offering 4.3inch touchscreen displays, integrated map information, and a selection of convenience applications. “Many customers want a larger display on their personal navigation device, and the nuvi 200W series delivers,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. “The… Read More

If there's one thought that's crossed the mind of most satellite TV owners—besides “where is that darn remote?”—it could be this: since the satellite signal the system receives is available almost everywhere, why is my television stuck in the living room? Shouldn't I be able to tap in wherever I go?” Well, the simple answer is that you can pull in satellite signals pretty much wherever you go… Read More

Personal GPS navigation device supplier Mio Technology is at it again with a new entry level GPS device. The Mio DigiWalker C220 is priced at around $250 and should be available now. The Mio DigiWalker C220, which is a follow up to Mio's self proclaimed popular DigiWalker C310x, is noted by the company as coming equipped with more than 3.5 million points of interest and offering a stylish look. This GPS unit comes with U.S. maps… Read More

Sony Electronics has taken the wraps off its new NV-U71T nav-u handheld GPS system, aiming to make live simpler for drivers who face complicated driving conditions. The NV-U71T is the second offering in Sony's navigation sytem lineup. “It's safe and easy to use while driving, and it comes with everything you need to get started,” said Allan Jason, Sony Electronics' VP for mobile electronics and portable audio… Read More

Cingular Wireless has added a total of 46 new cell sites in the Las Vegas area since the beginning of 2006. The new sites are part of a $46 million network investment planned this year. Las Vegas will now have a total of 55 new cell sites in operation. There was no mention as to how much 3G coverage the area receives from Cingular. "Providing our customers across the strip and beyond with high quality wireless coverage and… Read More

The Walt Disney Company has reached a deal with the Screen Actor's Guild and the Director's Guild of America which will enable ABC to bring Lost Video Diaries to mobile phones by the end of 2006 through Verizon. Actors and directors will receive residuals at rates similar to pay-TV rates covered in their unions' master contracts. The expansion of ABC's hit television series had been on hold since November 2005 over… Read More

Garmin today introduced two new portable GPS units which come pre-loaded with both land and marine related maps and information. The waterproof GPSMAP 378 and GPSMAP 478 are expected to be available in late May 2006 for $1199.99 each. The GPSMAP 378 and 478, said Garmin, each boast a high resolution 256 color TFT display. For road related trips, both units come pre-loaded with detailed street maps of the United States, Canada and… Read More

Microsoft yesterday filed eight lawsuits against various eBay sellers the software giant alleges are selling counterfeit versions of its software. These lawsuits were filed in Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New York and Washington. In the lawsuits, Microsoft said, they are seeking to "protect its legitimate business partners and customers from dishonest business practices and the risks associated with… Read More

Akamai Technologies, Inc. and eTouch systems are providing extra bandwidth for the space agency's Deep Impact spacecraft mission, which is set to launch a projectile into the surface of comet Tempel 1 during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. NASA will be Webcasting live a pre-impact briefing at 1 p.m. EDT on July 1 and a pre-impact update at 1 p.m. EDT on July 3. The expected time of impact is 1:52 a.m. EDT July 4. A post-impact… Read More

Mio Technology, a San Francisco Bay Area based company which markets GPS products under its DigiWalker brand, introduced a new family member today as part of a worldwide roll out. The Mio 269, priced at $799, offers a 2.5GB hard drive which comes pre-loaded with detailed maps of the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and Canada. The Mio 269 sports itself in a compact case (5 ½" x 3 x 1") with a touch sensitive 3.5-inch color LCD and… Read More