It looks like T-Mobile has a few mobile broadband modems in the works for the coming year. Of course, this likely means the current models, the T-Mobile Jet and the T-Mobile Rocket 2.0 will likely either get less expensive or simply fade out of the lineup. But more important as compared to the two existing more »

The hands free law recently went into effect in Washington state, and officially it means that drivers are required to use a hands free device when making a call while driving. And furthermore, drivers are not allowed to send and/or check text messages and email while driving. Sounds fairly logical, almost makes you wish we more »

It may be something we do not expect, or quite possibly it is something we just do not think about, however, it seems that the homeless population in Washington DC is beginning to make good use of cellphones. A recent story in the Washington Post estimates that anywhere from 30-45-percent of the homeless population in Washington DC are carrying phones. Of course, based on the report it seems they are relying on pay-as-you-go models as opposed to a fancy smartphone, but even that is helping them improve their quality of life.

In the article there are several good examples of how they are being used, ranging from blogging about their experience, to using them in an effort to find a good place to stay or even use a restroom. Of course, there are some that are using them in much more efficient ways such as letting their families or loved ones know they are safe, to keep track of their food stamps and even helping with employment issues.