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FCC tells Verizon that just because other carriers throttle, doesn’t mean it can too

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler dismissed Verizon's defense of data throttling. The FCC sent letters to the major carriers, asking them to explain their policies.
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T-Mobile’s Device Unlock app can only unlock one smartphone (so far)

T-Mobile's Device Unlock app can only unlock one smartphone right now, but the Uncarrier might soon extend the service to others.
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Dr. McCoy would be proud! Watch George Takei get a full physical exam from a smartphone

Star Trek actor George Takei gets a smartphone physical. Using only a smartphone and a few accessories, Takei gets a full exam.
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Scribd helps you find the perfect book to read

Scribd introduced a new website design with new categories, recommended book lists, and better search functions.
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Huawei Ascend Mate 2 review

The Huawei Ascend Mate 2 won’t be universally loved, mainly because its screen size is controversial and it isn’t exactly a high-end device on paper. However, the Mate 2 proves that a smartphone doesn’t necessarily have to come with the latest and greatest specs to be ahead of the curve.
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Fleksy opens beta for Arabic and Chinese keyboards

Fleksy introduced the Arabic and Chinese keyboard betas on Thursday. The company also showed off a few images of its iOS 8 keyboard app.
Foursquare 8.0

Hands on: Foursquare’s rebuilt app wants you to stop bragging and start exploring

Foursquare 8.0 is a refreshing redesign that puts the focus on exploring great places instead of just checking in at hot spots.
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Obama goes against the FCC on net neutrality

President Barack Obama spoke out in favor of net neutrality and against the practice of paid prioritization. His statements go against the current FCC proposal on the issue.
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Nokia job postings hint at return to Android phones

Nokia may make new Android smartphones in the future. Recent job postings show that the company is looking for engineers, designers, and more.
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StubHub enters the music concert app world to take on Live Nation

StubHub Music will help you find concerts by your favorite artists in a nearby city. The app recommends venues across the United States, the UK, and Canada.
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You can now order a pizza from your phone by pressing a single button

Push for Pizza is every pie lover's dream. With the push of just one button, you can order a full cheese or pepperoni pizza.
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Drink up! Hug tracks your hydration, tells you when to hit the (water) bottle

The Hug water bottle sensor and app combo aims to keep you hydrated by keeping tabs on how much you've drunk.
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Leaked image shows a Pebble smartwatch with a color display (Updated: It’s a fake)

An image of a Pebble smartwatch with a color display leaked online. The Pebble is still one of the most popular smartwatches.
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Here’s how to make an iPad with an Etch-A-Sketch and Christmas lights

Team Coco shows you just how easy it is to make an iPad with household items, such as an Etch-A-Sketch, cake, and acid.
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Microsoft’s Surface heads to the sidelines in the NFL pre-season

The NFL will use Microsoft's Surface tablets on the sidelines to review plays, take notes, and draw diagrams.
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Great deal: AT&T will give you the LG G Pad 7.0 for $1 if you buy a G3

AT&T will offer the LG G Pad 7.0 for $1 along with the purchase of the LG G3, G2, or G Flex smartphone. Customers can also buy the small G Pad on its own.
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Indestructible Kyocera Hydro Life phone comes to T-Mobile

The Kyocera Hydro Life is a new drop-proof and waterproof smartphone. It's coming to T-Mobile this August via Wal-Mart.
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Larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 may sport a faster processor than the 4.7-inch model

New reports hint that Apple may give the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 a slightly faster A8 processor than the 4.7-inch model.
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Student files privacy lawsuit against Facebook, gets 2,000+ people to join him

Facebook is under fire for privacy violations in Europe, after Austrian Maximilian Schrems gained thousands of supporters for his class-action lawsuit.
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LG G Watch review

LG’s G Watch is one of the first Android Wear smarwatches on the market. How does it compare with its competitors?
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Verizon tells FCC that data throttling is necessary to keep the network going

Verizon told the FCC that its move to throttle unlimited data subscribers is justified in the name of getting rid of network congestion.
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Need some power? Try this spray on solar panel

A group of scientists found a way to create spray-on solar cells using perovskite. The new process is much cheaper than creating silicon solar cells.
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Quotacle turns all your favorite movie quotes into GIFs

Quotacle puts together hundreds of thousands of quotes from your favorite movies and turns them into GIFs.
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BBM lands on Windows Phone with tile interface

BlackBerry finally released BBM for Windows Phone. The app features a tiled user interface that's well-suited to Microsoft's operating system.
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Survey says T-Mobile offers best customer service in the industry

T-Mobile now has 50.5 million subscribers, VoLTE service nationwide, a profitable business, and the award for best customer service.
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FreedomPop offers free data on iPad Mini and other tablets

FreedomPop expanded its free data to tablets. You can now buy an iPad Mini or Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 from the carrier or bring their own tablet.
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Sprint’s $12 Facebook plan tacks on extra costs for everything else

Sprint will offer a new pre-paid plan with Virgin Mobile, which includes a limited number of calls and texts, as well as access to Facebook for $12 a month.
Timeful App

Timeful will trick you into revolutionizing your time management skills

Smart calendar and to-do list app Timeful reminds you to do good things for yourself and helps you stay productive with smart suggestions.
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Best Buy’s CEO says most people don’t upgrade their tablets

Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly said that the tablet market is "crashing" because consumers don't upgrade too often.
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And this is what the gold iPhone 6 will probably look like

Brikk unveiled its gold-plated iPhone 6 designs on Wednesday. The images reveal nearly every aspect of the 4.7-inch iPhone 6's design.
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LG G Pad 10.1 review

LG’s G Pad 10.1 packages mid-range specs in a simple design.

SwiftKey fixes bugs, adds new themes, and puts others on sale

SwiftKey issued an update to its popular Android keyboard app on Tuesday. The updated app includes several bug fixes, new themes, and languages.
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Samsung patents more smartwatch designs with round faces

Samsung recently patented a few new designs for round smartwatches. The drawings show different wristbands, but offer no details about the smartwtaches.
TouchJet

This tiny projector packs an 80-inch punch (and did we mention the infrared stylus?)

Mobile pocket projector TouchPico lets users project media on any flat surface and draw on the image with a stylus.