A US appeals court on Monday dismissed the FTC’s suit against AT&T that charged the company deceived its unlimited-data customers when it slowed their connection speeds. The Federal Trade Commission had accused the company of failing to deliver on its promise of “unlimited data,” saying it violated the FTC Act. “The issue here is simple: …
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Now playing: Watch this: Apple Music gets a boost before iPhone 7 launch 2:09 You’ve read all the rumors about Apple’s next iPhone, which may or may not be called the iPhone 7 and may or may not be the handset you’ve been pining for. But wonder no more. You can find out for yourself September 7 when the tech …
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Google said Monday its cloud storage and file backup service is experiencing a service disruption. Some Drive users are getting an error message that says “The server encountered an error. Please try again later.” The company said it will provide an update with more information on the problem by 1 p.m. PT. “We estimate that the issue is affecting less …
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A judge in Brazil has ordered a ban on popular messaging app WhatsApp starting Tuesday. That might sound a bit familiar. This is the third time in less than a year the Facebook-owned app has been temporarily banned in the country. The court said the app will be suspended indefinitely, until Facebook turns over data related to a criminal case, …
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Some people who ordered an Oculus Rift headset awhile back because they couldn’t wait to get their hands on one may still be waiting. For those who can’t wait any longer, there’s some good news. The virtual-reality headset is back in stock on Amazon for $599, with one-day shipping. The Rift first became available on Amazon in early May in …
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Pinterest on Tuesday previewed camera-search tech that could make your hunt for the perfect red couch much easier. “Soon you’ll be able to snap a photo of an object in the real world and get related recommendations on Pinterest,” the digital-scrapbooking site said in a news release. Users can snap a photo of just one object or even a whole …
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The award-winning Netflix series “Orange is the New Black” is back for season 4 next month. A trailer released Tuesday gives us a hint of what’s to come for the women inside Litchfield Penitentiary. The teaser video blends moments of humor — as Danielle Brooks as Taystee shows off her receptionist skills — with a much more serious side. Early …
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This Valentine’s Day, Google Doodle celebrates how tech can bring us a little closer. Google/Screenshot by CNET Whatever you’re searching for this Valentine’s Day — whether it’s romantic love or simply a way to avoid all mention of such things — Google’s home page has gone all lovey-dovey, with a series of animated doodles playfully demonstrating how technology can bring …
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Sony Pictures’ comedy “The Interview” premiered in Los Angeles on Thursday. The movie focuses on a plot to assassinate North Korea’s leader. The country has denied any involvement in the cyberattack against the studio. AFP/Getty Images A few months before a cyberattack forced Sony Pictures to shut down its computer systems, a security audit discovered holes in the way the …
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This could be the home screen for the Galaxy S5. Twitter/EvLeaks Galaxy S5, now with heart rate monitor and fingerprint sensor. Here’s a new paragraph starting right here. And more here. And it goes on and on and on. And more here. And it goes on and on and on. And more here. And it goes on and on and …
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