For a while I’ve been thinking about the whole femtocell issue. This week AT&T just announced more trials in more markets to give you more bars in even more places. The issue I keep wondering is how long the broadband providers will keep allowing AT&T to free ride over their pipe. That answer though may … Read more
Sierra Wireless’ lead in the 4G space won’t be for long if San Diego based Novatel has anything to say about it. Word is leaking out that they have a 4G MiFi in the works. The idea of a true 4G pocketspot is salacious, as my experience with the Cradlepoint in Las Vegas varied by … Read more
For years we have heard how “smartphones” are the hot area. Apple, Android, RIM, Microsoft, Nokia and others have all been pursuing the business market with the “smartphone” being the portable desktop computer. But as time has gone on we have seen more and more adoption, acceptance and use of “social” applications like Facebook, Twitter, … Read more
One of Southern California’s wine regions is just North of San Diego County, at the bottom of Riverside County. Called the Temecula Valley, the area is a challenging environment for winemakers due to the heat that comes from the desert to the east. Palm Desert. Each year the Temecula Valley Winemakers put their best wines … Read more
One of the most fun events of the year in San Diego for wine lovers is the annual Family Winemakers Tasting at Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year the event is on Sunday afternoon, March 14 and the event always sells out quick so get your tickets early. What makes this event so great? For starters … Read more
Given voice is still just a passing thought for most people using Clearwire (aka Clear) for data growth of 87,000 subs is not to shabby. The recap from Fierce is worth a read as it sheds light on where things are headed.
One of the most interesting areas for wines that for years were less than widely available in the USA was South Africa. Over the past ten years wines from the region have increased in availability and selection. Given their history, its nice to see how the recognition is taking hold there after 350 years. In … Read more
Cellcom has been asked to stop blocking VoIP in Israel by the Ministry of Communications. Hat tip to Moshe Maeir of FlatPlanet Phone Company.
One of the more unique events in the Bay Area for wine lovers has to be the San Francisco Vintners Market that’s held at Fort Mason’s Herbst Pavilion. The two day affair has a moto of “Try it. Buy it” and provides amateurs and wine professionals the opportunity to buy wines directly from the producers … Read more
If you’re a Rhone wine fan, sometimes called a Rhone Ranger, you don’t have to fly to France’s Rhone Valley to get your taste buds tickled. All you have to do is plan on being in Paso Robles, CA for the annual Hospice du Rhone from April 29th to May 1st. I’ve been to two … Read more
