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Dallas-based Texas Instruments launches microcontroller ultra-low power design contest

The prize is a 42-inch flat-screen TV! Not really.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2009

Dallas-based Texas Instruments announces first QWERTY-capable I2C keypad/keyboard controller

Yay for QWERTY, yay!!!!

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009

Texas Woman’s University presents Dead Man’s Cell Phone

Rather than hide the set changes, the production will draw attention to the transitions and make the audience aware that they are in a world of make-believe.

Monday, Sept. 21, 2009

Fort Worth ISD gets serious about banning cellphones for students

They'll take 'em and charge your parents $15. Grounded!

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009

Best Buy launches new stand-alone mobile phone store concept in Dallas

They've opened six in the area, with another opening soon at Dallas Galleria.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009

McKinney passes ordinance limiting cellphones in school zones

Joining cities such as Highland Park and Flower Mound.

Friday, Aug. 7, 2009

Dallas-based AT&T named official communications services sponsor of MLS, U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams

Meaning: That AT&T logo will be everywhere at every soccer game played in the United States, pretty much.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Dallas-based AT&T hosts makeover contest for small businesses

That includes implants, brow-lift, and a full set of veneers.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Dallas-based AT&T Connect wins online award for video conferencing product

I'd like to thank my high school math teacher, my diligent co-workers, and most of all, my parents for this amazing award.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Dallas-based Texas Instruments unveils smallest 6-A 17-V step-down DC/DC converter

It's one-fourth the size of a postage stamp. Yes, it's that small.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Dallas-based AT&T launches industry-first under-$100 small business wireless-wired bundle

Seriously? The first under-$100 small business wireless-wired bundle in the industry? Wow.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Dallas-based AT&T to expand mini laptop lineup and offer nationwide availability

Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

AT&T collaborates with Microsoft to enable shared content across TV, PC, and mobile devices

It's the sign of a well-raised corporation that knows how to play well with others.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Dallas-based AT&T offers collect calls to wireless customers in the U.S.

Do you have King Arthur in a can? Yuk yuk yuk.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Dallas-based Blockbuster to use TiVo to sell, rent movies

The move is an obvious attempt to catch up to Netflix, which already offers movies and TV shows through TiVo.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Dallas-based AT&T to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles

Who among us can resist the opportunity to use the word "deploy"?

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Texas Instruments partners with Samsung on first Samsung mobile projector phones

Taking mobile communication to the next level, Samsung Projector Phone to be available soon in Korea and Europe.

Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009

Plano-based Telmar Network Technology scores management contract with German telecomm company

Telmar offers warehousing, logistics services, delivery of replacement parts, hardware repair, and 24/7 call desk support.

Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009

Fort Worth-based traffic researcher finds cellphone bans in school zones useless

The study found hardly a difference in cell phone usage between banned and non-banned school zones.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009

Dallas-based MetroPCS launches service in Waco, Texas

Waco is another step in the firm's Texas expansion plans.

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009

Texas Instruments introduces new processor with better power efficiency for wireless communications

Which puts it in the marketably appealing category of a "green" product.

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009

Business division of Richardson-based Time Warner Cable to provide Internet and video services to hotels

They want to offer travelers the same level of experience they receive in their home. Oh dear.

Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009

Dallas-based AT&T and DIRECTV launch bundled satellite service in 22 states

Customers will be able to watch programs on their TVs, PCs, and wireless devices.

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009

Former Texas Instruments chairman Mark Shepherd died on Wednesday

TI chairman Rich Templeton called him "a driving force in establishing TI as one of the first global electronics companies."

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009

Dallas-based Texas Instruments financial officer will speak at technology and telecom conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, Feb. 10

He'll field questions from analysts and investors, and discuss TI's business outlook.

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009

Dallas-based MetroPCS launches service in New York City and Greater Boston Area

Verizon was too busy soiling its $400 pants to issue an official statement.

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009

Phones at Angelika in Dallas are down indefinitely

Oh no, how are we supposed to reach the employees who work there, OMG.

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009

Dallas-based AT&T to cut 12,000 jobs

The problem is those young people who rely exclusively on wireless phones and refuse to get a land-line, too. So selfish.

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008

Vote for the Greatest Moment in Cotton Bowl History

What's the greatest moment in AT&T Cotton Bowl history? Now you have the chance to decide. Fans can vote online at http://www.attcottonbowl.com/vote, and AT&T wireless customers can also vote by texting A, B or C to 7313.

Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008

Dallas-based AT&T reports record text messaging on election night

Text messaging volumes jumped 44% following the 11 p.m. ET announcement.

Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008

Grand opening of new Wireless Toyz store to benefit Miracle League of Frisco this weekend

The Miracle League of Frisco offers children with all levels of disabilities opportunities to be involved in baseball, soccer, bowling and other sports activities.

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008

City of Arlington wants citizens to know about digital TV conversion

... so they can watch western civilization crumble before their eyes in high resolution and vivid color.

In Feb. of 2009, all television broadcasts will go digital. Which is so very, very important in the grand scheme of things.

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

UTD gets big cash grant from Ericsson NA - again

From start to finish (well, SWEDISH, actually), it's a great deal for students.

$100K in funds earmarked for scholarships; another $100K for MobileLab.

Saturday, July 5, 2008

AT&T is moving to Big D

About 700 of 6,000 employees are expected to relocate from San Antonio by year's end.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Irving-based Wayport to provide internet service for three Trump Hotels

Wayport was founded in 1996.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Dallas-based Parks Associates say online storage and backup add value to broadband

Broadband service providers will see customer retention and $188 million in subscription revenue in 2012 from storage and backup services.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Broadband Properties Summit awards industry leaders

Three day conference looks at trends in broadband solutions.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

DFW Broadband Properties Summit awards The Trump Organization

No word on whether The Donald will make an appearance.

Friday, April 25, 2008

Flower Mound residents encouraged to sign up their cell and business phones with CodeRED system

"Hello, this is Flower Mound calling."

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Another WiMAX provider has high hopes for Dallas area

Towerstream is positively dying to deliver WiMAX services to Dallas businesses. For a fee, of course.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008


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