Categories : Trends
Bundled Savings | Put All Your Technology Together On One Bill And Save Money
Do technology bundles really save you money? The answer, of course, is yes.
Personal Security: Password Protection
If you're like me, and pretty much like the rest of the world, you'd use one password for everything if you could get away with it.
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich
I love everything about my satellite television service from ATTSavings.com, especially the grilled cheese sandwiches.
I Have Become A World Class Texter
When considering some of the most practical technological inventions of our era, it's impossible not to name text messaging amongst the best of them.
American Idol Adds Ellen To The Judging Panel
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres joins the American Idol judges’ panel. Could it be that Ellen’s presence on the show will draw in an entirely new and fascinated fan base, all ready to add their texts to help seal the fate of AI contestants?
Video Conferencing Award
Today, Dallas-based AT&T announced that its Web, video and telephone conferencing system, AT&T Connect, was recognized by SearchUnifiedCommunications.com as the gold winner in the Video Conferencing Tools category.
Google Bomb
To show public disapproval of the Obama Administration, Republican activists have created a successful “Google bomb.” What does this mean? Internet users who type ‘worst failure ever’ into a Google search engine will see the White House’ official website for President Barack Obama as the top-ranked result.
Disaster Recovery Exercise
Dallas-based AT&T is currently holding the largest network disaster recovery (NDR) drill ever in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of government officials and business executives are expected to attend the AT&T Business Continuity Forum at the Hyatt Regency today.
Tweetable Discounts
Twitter is great for more than just social networking. With countless businesses from Southwest Airlines to Starbucks operating a Twitter account, Tweeters are exposed to amazing last-minute deals and discounts on various products and services.
ATT Honored for Diversity
Today, AT&T announced that Black Enterprise magazine, leading publication highlighting careers, business, entrepreneurship and financial management in the African American community, named the Dallas-based telecommunications company one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity in 2009.
Facebook & CNN Team Up
Today, Michael Jackson will be laid to rest, but not before millions of fans around the world pay respect to the fallen pop icon. Following the biggest streaming event in the history of Facebook, the Presidential Inauguration, CNN and the world’s #1 social networking website have teamed up to broadcast live coverage of MJ’s funeral.
MJ's Death Photo
It has been nearly two weeks, but the Internet is still buzzing with talk of MJ and his last days. If you type ‘Michael Jackson’ into Google right now, the first suggestion will be ‘death photo.’
USA Beats Spain
Every dog has its day, and the United States is no exception. Today, the U.S. broke Spain’s winning streak (35 consecutive wins since November 2006) with a 2-0 victory.
Alice in Wonderland Pix
Promotional photographs from Tim Burton’s long-awaited remake of “Alice in Wonderland” are finally available on the Internet.
Iran is Tweeting
The Internet has proven to be a useful tool for Iranians worldwide during the recent presidential election. Social networking via Twitter provided real-time updates from within the chaos and protests that resulted after Amadinejad's victory.
Facebook vs. Myspace
One of the world's most popular online destinations, Facebook, has officially overthrown Myspace in becoming the #1 social networking portal in America. In 2008, Facebook surpassed Myspace in worldwide subscribers, though it trailed (not far) behind in national users. How did this happen? Myspace lost 5% of its patrons, while Facebook nearly doubled in size.
So, YTYCD, Huh?
With so many great TV programs to choose from on Wednesday nights, how do you decide what to watch? Remember that TV ratings don't lie, and the latest season of "So You Think You Can Dance," SYTYCD, is dominating broadcast television ratings.
Idol Text Success
On May 22, Dallas-based AT&T announced that over 178 million text messages were transmitted over its network in connection with season eight of American Idol. Fans of America's No. 1 TV show used AT&T's network to answer trivia questions, submit questions to AT&T-hosted chat sessions, receive voting number reminders, and participate in AT&T sweepstakes. Of course, American Idol fans also use the network to submit votes!
Better 3G Coverage
On Friday, Dallas-based AT&T announced plans to obtain wireless properties from top competitor, Verizon, in efforts to improve 3G network coverage in America's rural neighborhoods. Eighteen states will be affected by the transaction.
Top 10 AT&T Mobile Apps
The demand for mobile applications is increasing steadily. On March 4, AT&T announced its top 10 performing mobile apps for the first quarter of 2009 - based on new sales between January and March. AT&T consumers are doing more than just talking and texting. They're tweeting, too!
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Thanks to thousands of cell phone users across the nation, AT&T and Cell Phones for Soldiers (CPFS) have reached a new peak. Since Earth Day (April 22) 2008, the Dallas-based telecom company and CPFS have recycled more than 2.5 million cell phones, surpassing this year’s goal by more than 700,000 wireless devices.
2009 Masters Tournament
Dallas-based AT&T is providing golf fans with more ways to enjoy the 2009 Masters Tournament. AT&T subscribers can enjoy three-screen coverage- via computer, television, and wireless device- on the AT&T FanZone website, with AT&T U-Verse TV service, and via AT&T wireless devices.
AT&T Improves Coverage
In preparation for the 2009 NCAA Division – Men’s Basketball Tournament, AT&T has improved its wireless network. Data and wireless use is expected to increase during this event, and AT&T has constructed two new third-generation (3G) network sites, enhanced the capacity of existing 3G sites, and increased the temporary network capacity in Metropolitan Detroit, MI.
Top for Womens Business
On March 26, Dallas-based AT&T announced that America’s leading advocate for women-owned businesses as suppliers to the nation’s corporations, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), has honored AT&T as one of the Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).
AT&T Diversity
On March 13, DiversityInc ranked Dallas-based AT&T no. 2 on its list of top 50 companies for diversity. In addition, AT&T ranked no. 1 among the top 10 companies for African Americans; no. 7 among the top 10 companies for recruitment and retention; and no. 8 among the top 10 companies for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees.