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Ex Twitter CEO Dick Costolo plans to leave company’s board, say reports

Dick Costolo is reportedly set to exit Twitter’s board. Scott Olson/Getty Images Twitter’s former CEO, Dick Costolo, plans to step down from the social network’s board of directors, according to reports. He’ll exit by the end of the year or once the company appoints a new chief, The New York Times reported, with Recode saying he’ll leave when a new …

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Apple Watch now up for sale at Best Buy

Apple now has another retailer that can push its smartwatch. Josh Miller/CNET Consumers eyeing the Apple Watch can now pick one up through Best Buy. The electronics chain is now offering Apple’s wearable device at both its retail stores and its website, as announced late last month. Best Buy is selling the Apple Watch Sport, which starts at $349, and …

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How Amazon is betting on big names, fresh talent and ‘beautiful storytelling’ in Netflix battle

From “House of Cards” to “Transparent”, some of today’s best TV isn’t on TV at all. We caught up with Helen Cowley, senior manager at Amazon Instant Video, to find out how online streaming gives big names and fresh talent an opportunity to do something different, and find out why Amazon wants you to help choose its next big hit. …

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Verizon kills off service contracts, smartphone subsidies

Verizon is shaking up how you pay for your wireless service. Verizon Wireless on Friday introduced a set of new data plans that require customers to pay for their smartphone in monthly installments or buy it outright. The new plans go into effect August 13. It’s a radical change in how Verizon operates and signals a broader shift away from …

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