BT is kicking off against Sky Sports by offering BT Sports channels — including Premier League and European football — for free with a broadband package. If you order your Internet from BT, you can watch high definition BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2 and ESPN for free on your TV, smart phone or tablet, …
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The HTC First, also known as the Facebook phone, was unofficially declared a disaster after AT&T dropped its price from $99 to 99 cents on Wednesday. Related stories Facebook’s $90 Million Data-Tracking Settlement: There Are Only Days Left to File a Claim Before the Deadline Tech Companies Ramp Up Efforts to Combat Online Extremism Championing Impactful, Awarding-Winning Journalism in a …
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Eight-year-olds are the worst, right? At running up phone bills, that is! New figures suggest children aged eight are the worst offenders among kids making purchases in apps without parents’ permission. Microsoft asked 2,000 parents with smart phones and tablets about surprise phone bills, and found over a quarter of those surveyed have been stung by unexpected charges after nippers …
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Nokia has something “colorful” up its sleeve for Thursday, though the company is mum on the details. The Finnish phone maker said Wednesday that an event is taking place in New Delhi, India, and teased it by asking if you’re “ready to add some color to your week?” A live global Webcast of the event will kick off at noon …
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Nokia is taking the fight to Samsung and Apple in a new video posted to YouTube. Dubbed “The Hurricane,” the video follows a roller coaster going around its track as it’s being filmed by Nokia’s new Lumia handset, the Lumia 928, as well as by Apple’s iPhone 5 and Samsung’s Galaxy S3. Thanks to the handset’s 8.7-megapixel PureView camera, Nokia …
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Amazon’s Cloud Player for iOS is now available in Ford Sync AppLink-equipped cars, a few months after the Android version hit the market, the Internet giant said Wednesday. Related stories: Amazon Cloud Player now available in Ford cars Ford introduces nine new apps for the car at CES 2012 Ford cars: A new platform for app development Ford owners can …
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The new Nokia Lumia 928 smart phone goes head-to-head with its bitterest rivals the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3, and it’s a roller coaster ride of excitement. Read on to see the video, full of high-speed twists and turns. Although it’s only referred to as ‘the next Nokia’ in Nokia’s camera test video, it’s a safe bet this is …
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Square, the company behind the credit card reader that attaches to mobile devices, means business. The company announced today that it has hired Demetrios J. Marantis, a former member of President Barack Obama’s cabinet who served as the country’s top trade official. Marantis will lead the company’s efforts on international government, regulatory, and policy work as Square moves into more …
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Nokia boss Stephen Elop is the focus of investor ire, as people with a financial stake in the company have reportedly blasted his laser-focus on the Windows Phone operating system. An annual general meeting in Helsinki saw Nokia’s Lumia devices come under fire, as one investor told Elop, “Are you aware that results are what matter?” according to a Reuters …
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As expected, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a settlement with the wireless industry over a controversial law that would have required city retailers to inform customers about the possible dangers of cell phone radiation. By a 10-to-1 vote, the Board agreed to a permanent injunction against the “Right to Know” ordinance and promised that it will refrain …
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Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead said on Wednesday that there remains an importance place for both Windows Phone and BlackBerry, the two aspiring mobile operating systems trying to eat into the dominant positions of Apple and Google. On Windows Phone (which he mistakenly referred to as Windows Mobile 8), Mead said he has been encouraged with what he has seen, …
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At long last, Nokia Lumia 900 owners will receive an update that can make its interface look like modern Windows Phone 8 handsets — cosmetically, anyhow. Related stories Nokia lumia 900, fully reviewed No upgrade path for older Windows Phone devices Although the Lumia 900 and other Windows phones of its generation hit something of a dead end in software …
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The race is on to build a better e-mail client for iOS, with apps like Incredimail and Mailbox all vying to deliver a better experience than Apple’s own Mail. The latest entrant: Evomail, which promises a better Gmail experience than Google’s own Gmail app. But does it deliver? Yes and no. Evomail closely resembles the latest Gmail app, which is …
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Way back at CES 2013, Roku announced a slate of new channels to go live in the first quarter of 2013, including a PBS app capable of streaming full episodes. Roku is a little behind on its deadline, but today both PBS and PBS Kids channels are launching on the company’s streaming boxes. The PBS app promises content from prime-time …
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A new clip shows how the Lumia 928’s video capture compares to the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3. (Screenshot by Nic Healey/CNET Australia) Nokia has updated the landing page for the Lumia 928, adding a few details about the camera, as well as a YouTube clip showing video footage taken by the 928 in low-light conditions. The Lumia 928 …
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