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The Daily Slash: September 24th 2010

Evan Selleck, Sep 24th 2010 Discuss [1]

Welcome to the Friday edition of The Daily Slash. Hopefully your week went by well, and fast. The weekend is just about on us, but we have just one last bit to get through. Tonight, in our story from around the Web, we've got a robot that learns something not so good (but it's awesome). And then, follow us as we wrap up what's been going on around the R3 Media Network. Read The Full Story

AT&T TerreStar GENUS satellite phone arrives for $799

Chris Davies, Sep 21st 2010 Discuss [1]

TerreStar's GENUS hybrid satellite/cellular phone has finally arrived on AT&T, though you'll need deep pockets if you want to enjoy seriously remote coverage. Unlike previous satellite phones, the GENUS is intended to be used as an everyday phone, only flipping into satellite mode - for voice, data and messaging - when no regular coverage is available. Read The Full Story

TerreStar Genus satellite phone clears FCC on way to AT&T

Chris Davies, Dec 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Satellite phones are, perhaps unsurprisingly given the costs usually incurred, yet to make any significant inroads into the mainstream cellphone market, but that's set to change (perhaps) with the Elektrobit TerreStar Genus. Announced in October along with a partnership with AT&T, the dual-mode HSPA/satellite handset has been spotted clearing the FCC in preparation for its tipped Q1 2010 launch. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Week in Review – Week 40 2009

Shane McGlaun, Oct 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

It's hard to believe it is October already and the leaves are already falling off the trees. Another week come and gone and today I am back with another week in review for your perusal. We found out early this week that the Palm Pre is still headed to Verizon according to an insider. The alleged insider didn’t give any word on when exactly this may happen. Read The Full Story

TerreStar and AT&T team up to distribute Genus satellite phone

Shane McGlaun, Oct 1st 2009 Discuss [0]

Most AT&T customers, especially those with iPhones, can relate to poor network performance, dropped calls and no available network when traveling in small and large cities alike. In some very rural areas, there isn’t cellular service available at all and the only way to make mobile calls is with a satellite network. AT&T and TerreStar have announced a distribution agreement for the Genus satellite phone that will remedy the no signal problem. Read The Full Story