I tend to be slightly skeptical nowadays when the words “high peed” and “mobile” are used within the same sentence. You can’t blame me, adverts all around boast blazing speeds over mobile network but do you ever hear the same feedback from their subscribers? Hardly ever right.

Well, here’s a another new kid on the block U Mobile with the same claims. Hopefully they deliver. Read more about U Mobile on Wikipedia.

They simplified the packages by only offering one package at a low price of RM78 for unlimited access. Another favourable addition would be the cool looking modem seen in the picture below. All other providers are still sticking to the crappy bean design with it’s flimsy plastic finishing.

U Mobile is new so don’t expect superb coverage just yet. For now their reach covers most of Klang Valley. If the penetration rate is good expansion will happen for sure.

Picture taken from  KongTachnology blog.

I have been looking into mobile packages recently and the only service provider that appeals to me is Celcom. Their Streamyx + Mobile Broadband combo is the best around. Don’t ya think so?

While the mobile providers battle it out, one thing’s for sure, U Mobile in my book has the best looking website. Light weight flash yet functional. A good first impression always works with products. Visit  U Mobile

Source: KongTechnology | UMobile

A cool lecture by Google’s Senior Vice President of Product Management, Mr.  Jonathan Rosenberg.

He talks about building the right workplace, hiring the right people, inspiring them by trusting them and providing them opportunities to channel their ideas, and most importantly innovate, share and remember to always keep the users/consumer as the priority and not only focus on money making.

“Don’t fight for the bigger pie, fight for a small piece of a larger pie instead” quoted from Mr. Jonathan.

Really cool lecture, is your company even close to this? Mine’s not.

The days are counted for the no cell phone policy on flights.

Emirates is leading the way by becoming the first commercial airline to permit it’s passengers to make in flight voice calls and send text messages from their personal mobile devices.

The first in flight voice call was made aboard Emirate’s flight from Dubai to Casablanca on their Airbus A340 which is fitted with the system which prevents cell phone signals from interfering with the plane’s electronics.

Emirates has plans to roll out the new in flight mobile facilities to all of it’s flights later this year. Blackberry and data services will also be implemented.

Emirates has receive approval from from international air safety organizations before adopting the in flight mobiles system developed by AeroMobile. However there are still rules to be followed. Mobile access will only be enable at cruising altitude, I guess if something does go wrong the pilots will have more time to react and rectify the issue. Mobile services will also be only be enabled on day flights and as usual always be on silent mode while in flight.

Why the push for mobile access. When you have high end customers who are willing to pay top dollar for services services providers will be forced to deliver which in turn leads to innovation in technology. This applies to everything in Dubai.

Emirates flight to 60 countries and is owned by the Dubai Government.

Source: BBC News

Ever wondered what Apple’s MacBook Air looks like on the inside? TechRepublic took theirs apart and made a small pictorial of the process. See the pictures.

Without an optical drive Apple managed to bring the overall size down and through the use of hidden connectors for usb and vga they managed keep the lines smooth all around.

The MacBook Air is a beauty but somehow the inside does not impress me. Maybe it’s seem a bit too simple or maybe it’s just me. I don’t know

Source: TechRepublic

Oracle has decided to give more to the Oracle community by starting their first Oracle Wiki. The Wiki is sponsored by Oracle and will house content from customers, partners and just about anyone who has an interest in Oracle.

Those looking for Oracle related information have traditionally relied on the OTN website, official forums and also the official Oracle blogs. The problem was the information was always from Oracle and not it’s users. Now, Oracle has made it possible for it’s users to contribute back and not just hear Oracle’s side.

Users will be able to create, edit and link to external resource they feel are releveant. User will actually be creating their own web content in the shape of installed guides, performance tuning guides and benchmarks, tech notes, best practices, tips, case studies, and the list goes on.

To get started, get an account and start creating your Wiki pages at Oracle Wiki