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Good deal: Buy a Moto X from Motorola’s website, get the Moto E for free (seriously)

From now until March 24, when you buy the Moto X (2014) Pure Edition, you will get the 3G variant of the Moto E for free.
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The Innos D6000 has not just one, but two, count ’em, two, batteries

While the Innos D6000 may look like any other Android smartphone, its two batteries are what set the handset apart from all the rest.
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For some reason, BlackBerry released the $1,950 Porsche Design P’9983 Graphite

For some weird reason, BlackBerry announced yet another luxury smartphone, the Porsche Design P'9983 Graphite.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini arrives on AT&T shores on March 20

AT&T announced it will carry the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini, which was announced last summer. It will be available on March 20.
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You could soon head on over to an Apple Store to trade-in your Android phone for an iPhone

Apple Stores could soon let you trade in any smartphone, including Android smartphones, for an iPhone.
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Sprint brings together the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Tab 4 in a new bundle

Sprint announced a new promotion that bundles the Samsung Galaxy S5 or S5 Sport and the Galaxy Tab 4 for $100 a month.
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Sprint will now reimburse all your costs, including cancellation fees, if you switch

Sprint announced a promotion that will reimburse all costs associated with leaving a carrier, such as early termination fees and phone installment plans.
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In spite of privacy concerns, the CISA cybersecurity bill moves forward

The Senate Intelligence Committee passed CISA, an updated version of CISPA, by a wide margin.
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Sandy Hook victim Victoria Soto’s family applies for trademark to lower online harassment

The family of Sandy Hook teacher Victoria Soto, who was killed during the shooting, applied for a trademark for her name to curb online harassment.
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Facebook forced to face class action lawsuit over children’s online purchases

A U.S. District Court judge allowed a lawsuit that asks Facebook to change how it handles online transactions by minors to move forward.
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A group of bipartisan senators bring back the online sales tax bill from the dead

The Marketplace Fairness Act, an online sales tax bill that was introduced in 2013, has been revived by a bipartisan group of senators.
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Study reveals people are terrible at remembering what Apple’s logo looks like

In a recent UCLA study, scientists found that an extremely low number of students were able to accurately reproduce the Apple logo with minimal error.
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DirecTV is in hot water after the FTC charges it with deceptive advertising

The FTC brought forth deceptive advertising charges against DirecTV, alleging the provider did not properly disclose additional information for their deals.
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Want a chance at a $25,000 Amazon shopping spree? Just download an app

Amazon is giving one lucky person a $25,000 shopping spree on the online marketplace giant. The sweepstakes ends on April 15.
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If you’re going to drop $10K on an Apple Watch, protect it with the Bumper (updated)

The Bumper is a case that protects the Apple Watch. It's currently seeking funding on Indiegogo, where designer ActionProof hopes to garner $10,000.
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Man gets detained at Canadian border for not coughing up his BlackBerry password

Quebec man Alain Philippon was detained at a Canadian airport for refusing to unlock his BlackBerry smartphone.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 saves a cop’s life, cop gets rewarded with a Galaxy S6

A Thailand police officer is thankful he's alive after having a bullet meant for his left waist hit his Samsung Galaxy Note 2 instead.
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Cyanogen CEO predicts doom for Samsung, Apple

Cyanogen CEO Kirt McMaster believes Samsung could be slaughtered in five years, with budget devices to blame for its possible downfall.
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AT&T wants to make sure you’re as healthy as possible with ForHealth

During Mobile World Congress, AT&T announced ForHealth, the carrier's health service that collects health and fitness data.
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BlackBerry is open to making another tablet, so long as it’s ‘iconic’

In an interview during Mobile World Congress, BlackBerry CEO John Chen confirmed he is open to having his company create another tablet.
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Want to pay off your student debts? Why not play this online trivia game

Need help paying off student loans? Why not try out Givling, an online trivia game that helps pay off student loans once it earns a certain amount of money.
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Samsung decides to take a breather from the smartwatch space — For now

Samsung confirmed that the company is taking a break from making smartwatches and is reevaluating how it can make a "more perfect product."
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Blackphone returns for round 2 with the Blackphone 2 and Blackphone+ tablet

Silent Circle returned to MWC this year to announce the privacy-centric Blackphone 2 and Blackphone+, the company's Blackphone tablet.

Popsicase turns your iPhone 6 into a popsicle (just make sure not to lick it)

Meet Popsicase, a case that essentially turns your iPhone 6 into a popsicle, thanks to the foldaway handle tucked in the back.
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Google might have devices everywhere, but Apple makes far more money from its iPhones

Android has a commanding lead in terms of global smartphone shipments, but Apple has it beat where it matters most: making money off that hardware.
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Archos heads to MWC with an onslaught of budget Android smartphones

Archos announced its army of upcoming Android smartphones, all of which fall below the $200 price range.
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Google changes its mind, will not block adult content on Blogger

After originally stating it would start blocking adult content on its Blogger platform later in March, Google decided to abandon the change.
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Revenge porn could soon become a federal crime in the United States

U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Speier is set to introduce a new bill that would make revenge porn a federal crime.
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Smartphone ad that shows woman walking in her underwear shockingly gets the British banhammer

Britain's Advertising Standards Agency recently pulled a TV phone ad that was deemed sexually suggestive and one that objectifies women.
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Harness the power of the sun to charge Kyocera’s latest smartphone

To be unveiled at MWC 2015, Kyocera's prototype smartphone can be charged by simply putting it under the sun.
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‘Made in Indonesia’ smartphone law could put Apple, HTC, and others in quite the bind

The 'Made in Indonesia' smartphone law, expected to go into effect next month, is ruffling some feathers due to its mandates.
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Judge overrules antitrust case against Google, says setting default search engines is fair

District Judge Beth Labson Freeman tossed out an antitrust lawsuit filed against Google over the weekend.
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Tight on cash? Let Verizon help you with its $30 Samsung smartphone

Verizon announced the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime, an entry-level smartphone aimed at those looking to save a bit of cash.
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Time Warner Cable replaces customer’s name with expletive, issues cancellation notice

Time Warner Cable customer Esperanza Martinez received an interesting letter from the company last week.