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T-Mobile released a video depicting CEO John Legere as a superhero saving the wireless industry from “The Duopoly.” T-Mobile T-Mobile is ready to step up as a major wireless operator that can go toe-to-toe with Verizon Wireless and AT&T as a legitimate national player. But it says it needs the government’s help to do it. …

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Get a Samsung 40

Samsung I live in a modest-size house, and certain rooms — bedrooms in particular — just can’t accommodate super-big TVs. I also earn a modest-size income, which similarly doesn’t accommodate super-big TVs. That’s why I enjoy deals like this one: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Dell has the Samsung UN40H5003AF 40-inch LED HDTV for $327.99 shipped (plus …

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Sprint loses tech chief after years of wrestling with network issues

Sprint One of the men responsible for Sprint’s ambitious — but oft-delayed — project to upgrade its wireless network is set to leave the wireless carrier. Chief Technology Officer Stephen Bye will leave Sprint in July. Sprint Sprint confirmed that Chief Technology Officer Stephen Bye would leave to “pursue other opportunities.” He has agreed to stay until July 24 to …

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Google unveils smart wristband for health tracking, but it’s not for consumers

Google’s new wearable aims to help doctors prevent disease. Google Google’s latest device is aimed at letting doctors know how you’re doing, even between checkups. The company unveiled on Tuesday a new sensor-packed wristband, meant to collect information on vital signs for medical professionals. The device will measure pulse, heart rhythm and skin temperature, as well as things like light …

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Seagate refreshes Backup Plus lineup, adding top capacities and 200GB OneDrive online storage space

The new Backup Plus drive comes in different color options. Seagate Seagate today announced new versions of its Backup Plus portable and Backup Plus Desktop drives that have top capacities of 4TB and 8TB, respectively. The portable Backup Plus is best for those who travel frequently since it’s compact and doesn’t require a separate power adapter. Currently 4TB is the …

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‘Thinking about bags. Also Onstar’: Deciphering Chevy’s all

Chevy’s all-emoji press release is primed for hilariously bad translations. Chevy On Monday, Chevy issued one of the strangest press releases we’ve ever received. Instead of a standard release with news about an upcoming product, Chevy sent a release written entirely in emoji, and ripe for deciphering. All we know for sure is the release is related to the 2016 …

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Better manage files on a Mac with FilePane

Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNET FilePane offers a helping hand when you are dragging and dropping files to and fro on your Mac, providing shortcuts to many common actions based on the type of file you are dragging. The app also works with blocks of text and online images. FilePane usually costs $6.99 but is currently discounted to $1.99 as part …

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