March, 2014

• 13 March

  This Twitch Plays Pokemon

  

  If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like for the Internet to fold in on itself, resulting in a massive fringe culture supernova bursting with the luminosity of a million memes feasting on one another, then look no more. Bird Jesus, a Twitch Plays Pokemon-themed Flappy Bird clone for iOS and Android, is the …

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• 13 March

  LG’s upcoming G3 could have a 2K display

  

  Slowly but surely, pieces of the LG G3 puzzle seem to be falling into place. Rumors point to a May debut for the device, which means that the pace of rumors should quicken over the next few weeks. Related stories: Google turns to LG for Nexus 6, report says LG G3 could be dustproof and water resistant, report indicates LG …

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• 13 March

  What does your smartphone metadata say about you?

  

  A study conducted by Stanford University graduate students has demonstrated that a lot of personal information can be gleaned just based on the phone calls you make. (Credit: Talking on the Phone image by Marjan Lazarevski, CC BY-ND 2.0) Even if the only information that is collected from your phone is the calls you place, that can still tell someone …

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• 13 March

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  T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless have an increasingly complicated relationship. The two companies are in the middle of closing a deal in which T-Mobile would get valuable wireless spectrum for $3.3 billion, a move that would aid its ability to offer coverage in rural and less populated regions of the country. Yet that isn’t stopping T-Mobile from directing its sights at …

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• 13 March

  AT&T completes $1.2B acquisition of Leap Wireless

  

  AT&T announced late Thursday that it had completed its $1.2 billion acquisition of prepaid wireless provider Leap Wireless and the Cricket brand. The deal, announced last July, was granted approval earlier Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission. Because the US Justice Department did not raise any antitrust objections, the carrier closed the deal Thursday afternoon after receiving the FCC’s blessing. …

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• 13 March

  WhatsApp pooh

  

  The people behind WhatsApp are rebutting a report contending that the app is vulnerable because your chats can be stored on an Android phone’s SD card. Earlier this week, DoubleThink chief technology officer Bas Bosschert posted a blog alleging that hackers could use a malicious app to tap into your WhatsApp conversations by uploading the database from the SD card …

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• 13 March

  Republic Wireless rolling out KitKat for Moto X, reactivations for older devices

  

  Big day for Republic Wireless. First, the company announced plans to offer the Moto G smartphone on its low-cost, no-contract service. Now, Republic is rolling out a highly anticipated update: Android 4.4 (KitKat) for the Moto X. That will bring the handset alongside Motorola’s own, unlocked version of the Moto X, which has been receiving KitKat updates via the major …

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• 13 March

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  T-Mobile isn’t slowing down when it comes to its network upgrade. The upstart wireless carrier said on Thursday that it plans to add 4G LTE to its slower 2G network, adding coverage and speed to additional customers. The company also reiterated its intent to use the wireless spectrum it is acquiring from Verizon to further expand its coverage later this …

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• 13 March

  EE 4G roaming takes off for France and Spain, US and more soon

  

  If the spring sun has you thinking ahead to your next holiday, then good news: if you’re on UK network EE you can now enjoy 4G data roaming in France and Spain. And you’ll be able to go online on your phone or tablet at 4G speeds in the USA, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands by the time summer …

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• 13 March

  AT&T wins FCC approval of $1.2B deal for Leap Wireless

  

  Lynn La/CNET AT&T’s $1.2 billion acquisition of prepaid wireless provider Leap Wireless and the Cricket brand won the approval of the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday. Related stories When Does My Phone Unlock? And How Can I Get My Carrier to Do It? Best Internet Providers in Chicago Galaxy S22 Deals: Up to $1,100 Off at Best Buy, $800 Off …

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