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Mozilla overhauls Firefox smartphone plan to focus on quality, not cost

Mozilla CEO Chris Beard speaks at Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona. Stephen Shankland/CNET Mozilla has revamped its Firefox OS mobile software project after concluding that ultra-affordable $25 handsets aren’t enough to take on the biggest powers of the smartphone world, CNET has learned. The nonprofit organization rose to prominence with the success of its Firefox Web browser a decade …

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A water dispenser tops our favorite videos of the week

This premium GE fridge has the coolest water dispenser ever The GE Profile Series French Door refrigerator has a lot going for it — but it’s the water dispenser that steals the show. Now playing: Watch this: This premium GE fridge has the coolest water dispenser… 2:25 Tips before you cut the cord If you’re thinking about ditching the world …

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Google reportedly developing ‘Brillo,’ an OS for the Internet of Things

Google is said to be developing an operating system to run Internet-connected devices in the home. James Martin/CNET To help all manner of smart devices communicate better with each other, Google is reportedly developing “Brillo,” an operating system for the Internet of Things. A lightweight version of Google’s mobile operating system, Android, Brillo is targeted at low-power devices with 32 …

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Apple iCloud response times back to normal

Apple Apple’s iCloud had trouble overnight. Between about 11 p.m. PT Wednesday and 6:30 a.m. PT on Thursday, Apple’s iCloud services, including account sign-in, Find My iPhone, and Mail, were responding slowly for “some users,” Apple’s System Status Dashboard showed. The dashboard didn’t initially specify how many people were affected. But after the issue was fixed, it noted that about …

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Blu delivers $100 unlocked smartphone with Studio C

Blu’s Studio C offers an unlocked Android 5.0 experience on a tight budget. Blu The battle for budget smartphones gets more interesting today as Blu launches its latest model, the Studio C. Carrying the attractive sticker price of $99, the phone is sold unlocked and is compatible with any GSM provider. Related Links Asus chairman: Unlocked phones will unlock the …

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