Don’t act so surprised, Your Highness. You weren’t on any mercy mission this time. Several transmissions were beamed to this ship by Rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent you. In my experience, there is no such thing as luck. Partially, but it also obeys your commands. I want …
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24 July
Keep this banana iPhone case away from monkeys
Ring, ring, ring, ring, banana phone. Superarrow International You may not want to bring this phone case with you to the zoo, but if you’re looking for a fashion statement, there’s no doubt the Big Banana case for your iPhone 5 (and 5S) will get people talking. Made of silicone and shaped like a tasty radioactive yellow berry (I kid …
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24 July
New report takes wind out of Samsung Galaxy Alpha sails
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha (right) figures to be smaller than the Galaxy S5. SamMobile You know that old saying about how things that sound too good to be true probably are? It appears that may be the case for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. Just yesterday, a supposed leak pointed to a superpowered metal-clad phone that would best the Samsung Galaxy …
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24 July
iPhone 5S vs. train goes exactly like you’d expect
No one is surprised by this. Screenshot by Nick Statt/CNET Durability testing has been a hallmark of the smartphone era since the introduction of the first Apple iPhone in 2007, and it’s usually in the form of the drop test given that’s the most common wear-and-tear our handsets suffer with everyday use. That hasn’t stopped some more outlandish efforts, like …
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24 July
Qualcomm faces big trouble in China
Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf at the 2014 International CES. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Qualcomm’s woes in China look to be worsening. Citing the state-run Securities Times newspaper, Reuters said Thursday the China National Development and Reform Commission found that Qualcomm abused its monopoly in the country and could face stiff fines of more than $1 billion. The Securities Times report was …
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24 July
What Amazon won’t say about the Fire Phone
CNET What Amazon won’t talk about during the release of its earnings Thursday is exactly what people want to know: is the Fire Phone actually selling? The Seattle-based e-commerce giant is expected to report a loss for the second quarter of this year, in part because of its recent investment in new hardware devices, which include the smartphone and the …
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24 July
Hack a hat to remind you to reapply sunscreen
This hat could be your sunblock reminder buddy. Video screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET You’re lounging on the beach in the sun with a good book. You’re not worried because you already covered yourself from head to toe with sunscreen and have on a big straw hat. You get lost in the story as time ticks by. Suddenly, your hat begins …
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24 July
AT&T rolls out Windows Phone 8.1 update for the Nokia Lumia 1520
The Nokia Lumia 1520. Josh Miller/CNET Good news, Windows Phone fans. If you’re an AT&T customer and own a Nokia Lumia 1520, you can now update your device to Windows Phone 8.1. The Windows Phone 8.1 update brings a host of new features to Microsoft’s mobile operating system, and while the meager app selection remains a sore point, it’s a …
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24 July
How to enable unread
iOS Mail is a lot more awesome when you switch to Unread view. Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET Apple’s Mail app for iOS has shown gradual improvement over the years, but it’s still missing one key feature: a filter or view that shows only your unread messages. Or is it? Turns out Mail can perform that handy function very easily — …
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24 July
Verizon’s More Everything customers get free NFL Mobile
Verizon Wireless The National Football League has now become a selling point for Verizon Wireless. Customers who subscribe to Verizon’s More Everything plans will receive free access to the NFL Mobile app, Verizon announced Thursday. Those who download the app will be able to stream all live games and get access to the NFL Network’s feed. It’s worth noting, however, …
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