July, 2014

• 3 July

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  T-Mobile CEO John Legere Lori Grunin/CNET John Legere, T-Mobile’s chief executive, again called out the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday, claiming the agency was “sensationalizing” its claims against the cell phone carrier. The FTC filed a complaint Tuesday against the company, alleging T-Mobile has made hundreds of millions of dollars on fees from “premium” text …

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• 3 July

  How to back up your Google Voice data

  

  Nicole Cozma/CNET Moving files from your physical drives to cloud storage is what usually comes to mind when you think about data backup. However, if you’ve created your data in the cloud, it’s not a bad idea to back it up on physical storage. Google Takeout is a great tool that lets you export data from services like Gmail, YouTube, …

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• 3 July

  Mobile ad spending expected to jump 83% this year

  

  Sarah Tew/CNET Mobile ad spending will grow faster than any other ad channel in the US this year — up as much as 83 percent to reach $17.7 billion — as more people spend more time on smartphones and tablets , according to eMarketer. While advertising on mobile devices remains a small piece of total ad spending — just 5.7 …

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• 3 July

  Gear Fit: How Samsung’s fitness tracker got its curve

  

  The final Gear Fit design, as shown in an artist rendering from Samsung. Samsung SAN FRANCISCO — Dennis Miloseski wasn’t afraid to look silly. For a demonstration to his boss and Samsung co-CEO JK Shin in early March 2013, Miloseski strapped on a wristband outfitted with a large curved display. It was similar to the massive 5.7-inch screen fronting the …

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• 3 July

  Get a Mohu Leaf amplified antenna for $34.99

  

  Mohu Now that Aereo is dead, the onus of antenna ownership is back in the hands of individual HDTV owners. (Note: that’s you.) In other words, if you want to watch (and possibly record — see below) local programming, you’ll need something like this: For a limited time, DealFisher has the refurbished Mohu Leaf Ultimate amplified antenna for $34.99, shipped. …

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• 2 July

  HTC Volantis tablet could boast 5GB RAM and metal unibody

  

  HTC has come a long way from the Jetstream with its rumored Volantis tablet. James Martin/CNET After sitting on the sidelines for the last few years, HTC could return to the tablet game in a big way. New rumors hitting the Internet suggest that the HTC Volantis could be a performance beast when — and if — it arrives. Related …

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• 2 July

  Microsoft to release wearable fitness tracker this fall, report says

  

  Wrist-worn wearable fitness trackers including the Fitbit Flex (left), Samsung Gear Fit (center), and Nike FuelBand. Sarah Tew/CNET Wearable technology is top of mind for large tech companies hoping to cash in on the rising trend of strapping devices to our wrists that count steps, track sleep, and communicate with our smartphones. Now, Microsoft may be getting off the sidelines …

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• 2 July

  Why Android’s platform jump leaves partner tweaks behind

  

  Stripped of user interface control, companies like Motorola will focus on industrial design with Android Wear. When it comes to preserving the integrity of the Android user experience, Google is becoming a lot more like Microsoft by using the launching point of platforms such as Android TV and Android Mobile to rein in its hardware partners. Observing the three big …

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• 2 July

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  T-Mobile may soon let customers spread out the cost of accessories such as the Beats HD Solo headpones. T-Mobile T-Mobile is about to make it easier to purchase a smartwatch or headphones when buying a smartphone, according to a TmoNews report. Related Links T-Mobile profited from bogus fees for premium messages, FTC says T-Mobile unveils ‘UnRadio’ service, offers data-free music …

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• 2 July

  China boasts high rates of older tech users

  

  Justin Sullivan, Getty Images China boasts an early-adopter attitude toward technology, according to a report by GfK’s Roper Reports Worldwide, with 44 percent of Chinese Internet users willing to discover and try new technologies. Chinese millennials have been declared the “smartphone” generation, with as much as 92 percent of Chinese between the ages of 18 and 30 owning a smartphone, …

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