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Will California regulators overstep on the Comcast

The Internet at work behind the scenes. James Martin/CNET After more than a year, the proposed merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable continues to slog its way through state and federal regulatory proceedings, even as broadband industries — including voice, video, and Internet access — continue to evolve at breakneck speed. But no matter. Regulators proceed on their own …

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Watch HBO Now on Android and Roku right now

HBO Now is now streaming just about everywhere, thanks to PlayOn. MediaMall Technologies, Inc. If you don’t have cable but still want HBO, there’s a new option: HBO Now, the network’s just-launched streaming service. However, to enjoy “Game of Thrones,” “Silicon Valley” and other on-demand HBO goodness on your TV, the only option is an Apple TV box — for …

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Extend the battery life of the Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge

Now playing: Watch this: Extend battery life on the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge 1:12 The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge’s batteries are smaller than last year’s, delivering a somewhat disappointing battery life. If you find yourself running out of juice mid-day, the new phones include a feature that automate the process of conserving energy. Here’s how: Head …

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ACS Nano Options for a wearable, portable charging solution include a jacket with solar panels stuck on the back and shoes that collect kinetic energy — but a new type of fabric taps into something we usually find undesirable — static electricity. Created by a team led by materials scientist Sang-Woo Kim at Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea, the material …

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Verizon’s LG G3 earns its Lollipop update

Verizon has a Lollipop-flavored update for its LG G3. Josh Miller/CNET Verizon became the latest wireless provider to release an Android 5.0 update for its LG G3 smartphone. Related Link HTC One M8 and LG G3 pick up Android 5.0 Lollipop Android rolls out ‘on-body’ smart lock to foil device thieves The wait is over, ​Android Auto is finally hitting …

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Sony delivers Android 5.0 to Xperia Z3 Dual, Z1 and more

The Xperia Z should see Android 5.0 in the coming weeks. Sarah Tew/CNET Android 5.0 Lollipop is ready to roll on half a dozen Sony smartphones. Related Links T-Mobile stops selling Xperia Z3 in latest Sony setback Sony said to be slashing 1,000 more jobs in mobile division Sony Xperia Z3 review Google Android 5.0 review A post on Sony’s …

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