AT&T next in line to offer the plus-sized LG G Vista. Screenshot by Scott Webster/CNET Looks like Verizon isn’t the only carrier to pick up the LG G Vista . On Friday, AT&T announced that it’ll get the 5.7-inch variant of the flagship LG G3 , too. Related Links LG G Vista preview LG’s second-quarter …
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8 August
Microsoft to kill Skype for Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone users stuck on version 7 will have to bid farewell to Skype within the next few weeks. On a support page, Skype parent Microsoft posed the question: “Is Skype for Windows Phone 7 being discontinued?” The response? “Yes.” Sometime within the next few weeks, Skype will no longer be available in any form on Windows Phone 7, according …
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8 August
Sproutling wants to be baby’s first health tracker
With the growing trend of health-tracking wristbands, it was only a matter of time before the world gave us wearable tech for babies. In this CNET Update video, learn about the Sproutling baby monitor. It’s an ankle bracelet that tracks vitals to give parents piece of mind while a baby is sleeping. The wireless charging dock also measures the room …
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8 August
China: Apple products not banned from government purchases
Apple’s iPad Air and other devices are apparently not on the outs with the Chinese government. Josh Miller/CNET China and Apple have both refuted a report that certain Apple devices have been banned for government purchases in the country. On Wednesday, a Bloomberg article claimed that China had banned the iPad and Mac from government purchasing due to security concerns. …
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8 August
Judge rejects $324.5M wage
Judge Lucy Koh, of the US District Court for the Northern District of California, reviewed a settlement involving a wage-fixing scandal from her court in San Jose, Calif. Shara Tibken/CNET A US district court judge has rejected a settlement reached in a wage-fixing lawsuit involving Silicon Valley powerhouses such as Apple and Google, saying the $324.5 million deal is too …
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8 August
Good news for consumers: T
The deals on wireless service keep getting better, thanks to T-Mobile’s Uncarrier strategy. The smallest of the four major wireless carriers in the US, which last week unveiled a new promotional plan offering a family of four 10 gigabytes of data for $100 a month, has had an effect on the market. In fact, it seems to be the only …
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8 August
What is Audio Return Channel (ARC)?
Audio Return Channel, or ARC, uses a single HDMI connection to send audio from a TV to the sound bar or AV receiver. In theory, this could simplify your setup, and reduce the number of cables you need. Unfortunately it’s not that simple. Here are the good — and bad — aspects of Audio Return Channel. The basics In theory, …
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8 August
Vizio TVs recalled over topple
One of the affected Vizo E-series TVs and its defective stand. Sarah Tew/CNET Yesterday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an official product recall for select 39-inch and 42-inch 2014 Vizio E-series TVs. “The stand assembly can fail and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer,” according to the CPSC …
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8 August
How to calibrate your TV for movies, sports, and games
Matt Elliott/CNET There are a number of ways to calibrate your TV. You could offer David Katzmaier a handsome sum to make a house call. You could buy or burn for free a calibration disc to run test patterns via a Blu-ray player on your TV to fine-tune the image. Or you could set up your TV by eye. Because …
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7 August
For longer battery life, change these iOS 7 settings
Now playing: Watch this: Extend battery life on iOS 7 2:34 Some of iOS 7’s new features might be hurting your battery life. Thing is, it’s not the standout features like AirDrop or the Notification Center — it’s the stealthy settings buried beneath a stack of menus. If you’re noticing a quickly draining battery, or just want to get more …
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