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FTC says Qualcomm is a monopoly, case should proceed

And so continues the battle over Qualcomm’s licensing practices. The US Federal Trade Commission on Friday defended its antitrust lawsuit from January, saying in a legal filing with the US District Court in San Jose, California, that the court shouldn’t dismiss its complaint against Qualcomm. The group has accused Qualcomm, the world’s biggest mobile chipmaker, of forcing Apple into an …

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Get a Sphero BB

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Enlarge Image Sphero I think we can all agree that the best thing about “The Force Awakens” was BB-8. Actually, I thought he …

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Apple’s iPhone 8 may start at a whopping $1,000

Now playing: Watch this: iPhone 8 expected to cost the same as a MacBook 1:29 I hope you’ve been saving up for the next iPhone. Goldman Sachs said in a research note Thursday that the iPhone 8 could start at a whopping $1,000. The next iPhone will boast a 5.8-inch display with OLED technology and 3D-sensing augmented reality capabilities, the …

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Want a custom emoji? Just take a selfie and use this app

Now playing: Watch this: Turn your selfies into Google emojis 1:43 Make your own emojis with Google’s Allo. Google Attention, all recovering Bitmoji addicts and people love the sight of themselves in cartoon form: Google just introduced a new way to turn your selfies into fun emojis that actually look like you using the art of Lamar Abrams. It’s all …

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Unlocked LG G6 now available for $700

Now playing: Watch this: The LG G6 gives the people what they (mostly) want 2:41 LG‘s flagship of the year, the G6, is now available unlocked for purchase at online retailers and for preorder at LG’s site. Though Amazon currently lists it for about $630, others like B&H and LG are selling it for $700. The phone marks LG’s return …

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Weekend Streaming: ‘Master of None’ returns to Netflix

Here’s our brief weekly roundup of the newest videos to hit the major online streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and wherever else we can dig something up. Hit play below — we’ve folded in some trivia so you’ll know more about what you’re watching. “Master of None” is back, starring pasta! Your browser does not support the audio …

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