July, 2019

• 29 July

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  With the Department of Justice finally giving T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion merger with Sprint a thumbs-up, the US wireless industry can begin preparing for its new reality. Sprint is going away, T-Mobile is getting a lot bigger and Dish — after years of hoarding spectrum — is set to become a fourth wireless competitor.  With the …

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• 29 July

  AT&T scores $984 million contract with Justice Department

  

  AT&T has won a $984 million, 15-year contract to help upgrade the US Department of Justice’s technology systems. The deal will see AT&T move more than 120,000 DOJ employees in 2,100 offices to a new communications platform for mobile voice and data, cybersecurity and cloud services. While it doesn’t cover 5G for now, the next-generation networking service could be added …

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• 29 July

  Elvie’s wearable breast pump feels like breaking out of jail

  

  I’ve been a mom for four years. For half that time, I pumped breast milk. Like many working mothers, I spent countless hours locked in windowless rooms, half undressed with what looked like two airhorns latched to my chest and surrounded by the loud grating noise of the motor. By comparison, using an pump by Elvie — which is trying to redesign …

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• 29 July

  Note 10 could come in pink

  

  The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come in pink, according to a report. New images posted by German tech publication WinFuture show a coral-pink color similar to the flamingo pink option available for the Samsung Galaxy S10. The images come from official marketing, the Monday report says. The Note 10 is expected to be launched Aug. 7 during a Samsung Unpacked event …

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• 29 July

  Oppo shows off new ‘waterfall’ display that stretches screen around the side

  

  Displays that wrap around the edges of modern high-end Android phones have been increasing in popularity since the first Samsung Galaxy Note Edge in 2014. As companies now look to extend the bendable display idea to foldable phones, Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is continuing to stretch out the edges of wraparound screens on more traditional devices.  In a new prototype …

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• 29 July

  iPhone 11, 11R and 11 Max: What we expect from Apple in September

  

  In this week’s Apple Core roundup, we recap the new features we’re expecting to see in Apple‘s next batch of iPhones in September, and discuss how Apple is betting big on 5G with its billion-dollar acquisition of Intel’s modem business. We also break down the latest rumors about the next MacBook Pro, Apple Watch and Apple’s mixed-reality headset. Now playing: …

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• 29 July

  Websites using Facebook ‘Like’ button liable for data, Europe’s top court decides

  

  Facebook’s ‘Like’ button might not appear to be one of the internet’s most complex tools, but there’s more to the little upturned thumb than meets the eye. Some companies, for instance, use that Like button on their websites as a plugin, and on Monday Europe’s top court decided that they are jointly responsible with Facebook for the transfer of people’s …

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• 29 July

  Uber reportedly lays off 400 people to ‘get its edge back’

  

  Uber is reportedly laying off 400 employees from its marketing team in an attempt to cut costs, according to The New York Times. The news comes during a shaky period for Uber as it attempts to gain footing as a public company.  “Many of our teams are too big, which creates overlapping work, makes for unclear decision owners, and can lead …

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• 29 July

  Sevenhugs’ dumber, cheaper Smart Remote U takes on Logitech

  

  One could argue that remote controls are in the process of going away thanks to voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa. Logitech, the industry leader in universal remote controls, has noted this and even incorporates Alexa into its latest Harmony Express. For those who still hold affection for the venerable, no-voice clicker there are still some options out there. One of …

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• 29 July

  Twitter board member Debra Lee to step down

  

  Debra Lee, the first African-American to serve on Twitter’s board of directors, is stepping down from the role in August after more than three years, according to a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. Twitter’s announcement came on the same day AT&T announced that Lee would be joining its board of directors. “Twitter is a terrific company …

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