Is the Mobile Internet Device dead on arrival? Or, has the MID — a ‘Net-connected device that’s usually described as being bigger than a smartphone and smaller than a netbook — just not caught on yet?

Ubuntu Linux today released the first developer’s version of its new Ubuntu Mobile Internet Device (MID) Edition 8.04 operating system, which is aimed at device manufacturers that build Internet-ready ...

Think you can finally fire your ISP by tethering your smartphone? Not so fast. Here's why relying on a mobile hotspot could ...

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Is Toshiba Beating Apple to a Multimedia Tablet? Whoa--check out this: The Toshiba JournE was just unveiled and the Engadget chaps gave it a hands-on at the IFA electronics show. It's a handheld ...

Huawei’s new Router X3 Pro is probably one of the coolest tech products of 2025. Unlike any router, it has a cylindrical body with a glowing mountain inside. It’s a perfect piece of home decor except ...

Smartphones with hotspot features aren't affected, however, the FCC says in an updated FAQ.

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Acer plans to launch a full line of mobile Internet devices (MIDs) by the end of May in a bid to boost profitability and add to its mobile device offerings. The company will also release version 4.0 ...